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More Lead Safety
Be Aware of Possible Lead HazardsAssociated with Outdoor and Vacation Activities
Camping and Fishing? Are you setting up camp in an area formerly used for industry? Are you camping near a busy highway? Do you know if the play equipment in the campground used lead paint? Is there lead in a favorite fishing lure? Lead weights: Do you make your own? Refinishing an older boat?
Relaxing at the Cottage or Cabin?Was it built before 1978? Are there obvious signs of peeling or powdery paint? Is there older painted furniture? Planning do-it-yourself repair and maintenance projects? Are your dishes lead safe?
Healthy Diet: If some nutrients, such as calcium and iron, are low in the diet, your child can absorb more lead. Eating foods rich in Vitamin C, along with iron-rich foods is the best way to make sure iron is used by the body. A good diet is made up of a variety of foods: Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Meats, Milk. Don’t eat foods out of or stored in glazed pottery from other countries. Wash your hands before preparing food. Teach your child to wash hands before eating.
Remodeling or Renovation: Planning a home improvement project? Work lead safe: Have the area tested for lead. Do NOT use a belt-sander, propane torch, high temperature heat gun, dry scraper, or dry sandpaper to remove lead-based paint. Temporarily move your family out of the home until the work is done and the area is properly cleaned. Always “work wet” Hire only certified lead “abatement contractors”
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