10 Tips for Preventing Lead Poisoning:

• Wet mop twice a week.

• Wash children’s hands, toys, pacifiers, and bottles often.

• Get all children under the age of 6 tested for lead.

• Don’t let children eat paint chips or pick at peeling paint.

• Take your shoes off before entering the house.

• Do not allow children to play in bare dirt or soil. Cover soil with grass, mulch or bushes.

• Feed your children a diet rich in calcium and iron.

• Always use cold tap water.

• Follow lead safe work practices when doing work on homes.

• If you work with lead, don’t bring lead home from work on clothes and shoes.