Are you expecting a child orhave a young toddler at home?

Is your home LEAD safe?Lead can be harmfulwhen it gets into thebody, especially foryoung children andpregnant women.

Lead-basedPaint

GlazedPottery

Spices &Candy Home

Remedies

Work-related Make-up

Hobbies Toys &Jewelry

Pewter &CrystalSoil

We can be exposed to lead througha wide range of sources.

Lead poisoning cancause permanentdevelopmental,hearing, behavioral,and learningproblems.

Young children aremost at risk becausethey are stilldeveloping, puteverything in theirmouths, and absorblead easily.

Complete this checklist to find sources of lead in your home.Was your home built before 1978?If yes, then it is likely to contain lead-based paint.

Complete these actions toprevent exposure to lead-

based paint.

Have an EPA-certifiedprofessional check home for lead.

Have an EPA-certified professionalrepair peeling, chipping, or flakinglead-based paint.Sanding or scraping lead-basedpaint will make hazardous dust.

Have an EPA-certifiedprofessional perform necessaryrenovations on home.

Cover bare lead-contaminatedsoil with vegetation or pavement.

Establish a cleaning routine.

Lead-based paint is

hazardous when it peels,

flakes, or chips because it

becomes a hazardous fine

dust that mixes with

household dust.

The Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) regulates laws

related to lead-based paint. TheEPA trains and certifies contractorsto use lead-safe work practices to

protect your family from lead. Visitthe EPA website to find an EPA-certified professional in Arizona.http://tinyurl.com/AZEPAlead

Wet-wipe surfaces and mop hard floors

often. No sweeping or dry dusting.

Clean carpet and rugs with a vacuum

with a HEPA-filter.

Keep shoes outside or in the garage.

Wash children’s hands, toys, bottles, and

pacifiers often.

Cleaning

For more information visit our website atwww.azhealth.gov/lead or call 602-364-3118. 6-DEH-161 Rev. 06/17

Are thereitems in your

home thatmay contain

lead?

Check box if you use that item.

GlazedPottery

HomeRemedies

Make-up

Pewter &Crystal

Toys &Jewelry

Spices &Candy

Don’t use items that may contain lead and keep them out ofreach of children.

Imported make-up(Sindoor, Khol, Kajal,

or Surma)

Importedglazed pottery

Home remedies orAyurvedic

remedies (Azarcon,Greta, Pay-loo-ah)

Imported candies(tamarindo, chili)

or importedspices (turmeric)

Lead crystal,pewter, or porcelain

Older toys or toyspurchased in discount

stores, costume, orplay jewelry

SoilBare soil or dirt could be contaminated from lead-based paint or by living

near an industrial factory, highway, or mine.

Does someone in the home have ajob or hobby that involves lead?Car repairConstructionPaintingMiningPlumbing

Hunting—using lead bulletsFishing—using lead sinkersFurniture refinishingStained glassIndoor shooting ranges

Avoid bringing lead into your home.

Work-related Hobbies Change clothes and/or shower before you

enter your homeWash your work/hobby clothesseparatelyKeep your work shoes outside or in thegarage

Leave the Lead!

For more information visit our website atwww.azhealth.gov/lead or call 602-364-3118.

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