How Are We Exposed to Lead?- Chipped, peeling, powdery-looking painted surfaces can be a lead hazard. Young children should be watched closely so they don’t chew on painted surfaces or put paint chips in their mouths.
- House dust: Tiny bits of lead from lead-painted surfaces can get into house dust. Young children should have their hands cleaned often and play in clean areas only.
- Dirt outside could have lead in it from old paint chips, dust or car exhaust from leaded gas. Take off your shoes at the door.
- Plastic blinds: Some blinds made outside the U.S. have lead in them and can make lead dust. They should be replaced. Other Sources: there could be lead in the sand in some sandboxes, old playground equipment, solder, certain glazed pots, fishing line sinkers, car
| Renovating or Remodeling? If you are doing major repairs or renovations that may create a lot of dust, such as replacing windows or even repairing a door that sticks, you can create dust or paint chips that contain lead. It takes only a small amount to poison someone. Related Links: - Click on picture for more information on staying lead safe this summer!
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