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5. What do I do if my house paint contains lead? <br /> Improperly handling lead paint can spread lead dust in your home and poison your <br /> family, workers, and neighbors. Remodeling your home may also create a lot of lead <br /> dust. For more detailed information about how to handle lead paint in your home <br /> and tips for safe remodeling, contact the Environmental Health section of your local <br /> county Health Department before you begin working <br /> Lead dust comes off of lead painted surfaces even if the paint isn't peeling or flaking. <br /> To keep your home as free from lead dust as possible, mop often with water and <br /> household detergent. This is not ayermanent solution and does not remove the <br /> danger of having lead paint in your home. Do not vacuum or sweep. Lead dust is so <br /> small, it cannot be contained by a vacuum cleaner, and sweeping spreads the dust <br /> around. <br /> 6. How else can I protect my child from exposure to lead? <br /> • Try to decrease all sources of lead in your home. <br /> -Do not use home remedies containing lead (like Azarcon, Greta, <br /> Pay-loo-ah, or Alkohl). <br /> -Avoid hobbies that use lead (like soldering, or making stained glass, <br /> bullets, or fishing sinkers). <br /> -Do not use imported or hand-made dishes for serving or preparing <br /> food or drink. They may contain lead. <br /> • Encourage young children to wash their hands before eating. <br /> • If you work around lead, such as in a radiator repair shop or a battery <br /> manufacturing plant, change your clothes and shower before coming home. To <br /> learn more about lead on the job, contact the Hazard Evaluation System and <br /> Information Service (HESIS) Hotline at (415) 540-3014. You may call collect. <br /> • Do not put cribs, playpens, beds, or high chairs next to areas where <br /> paint is chipping. <br /> • Good nutrition is important. A child without a balanced diet may be hurt by <br /> lead more easily. Meals should include servings of fruits and vegetables, calcium- <br /> rich foods (milk, cheese and tofu) and iron-rich foods (meat, chicken, iron-fortified <br /> cereals, raisins and eggs). <br /> Cfiifdfwd Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 7/91 <br />