How to Protect Your Family

For Families & Caregivers

Ask your doctor to test your young children for lead even if they seem healthy.
Have children wash their hands after playtime outdoors or in soil.
Parents should remove their work clothing and shoes before entering their home if they work around materials that contain lead.
Keep the area where your children play as dust-free and clean as possible.
Make sure your children do not chew on painted surfaces, such as toys or window sills.
Report chipped or cracked paint to your landlord if you live in an older home built before 1978.
Learn about and be careful of toys that contain lead. You can keep up with the latest recalls on toys and other children's products using the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

These often stir up lead dust and chips, which can be harmful. When possible, use only EPA-certified contractors to make repairs or renovations in your home. They know how to make repairs without leaving lead hazards behind in your home. Find an EPA-certified contractor. INFOGRAPHIC: HUD Protecting Kids from Lead Poisoning

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