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z Lead-based paint is usually not a hazard if the paint: These include short term interim controls • is in good condition, (lam placing rubber treads on stairs) as well • is not on an impact or friction surface as more permanent abatement options (Iike removing or permanently enclosing lead- (window or door), and based painted surfaces), • is not on a surface children can mouth or chew. Lead-Contaminated Dust Under these circumstances, you can usually Lead-c oritaminated interior dust is the most reduce the exposure risk to your family by direct source of a child's lead exposure, making sure that paint retrains in good acting as a pathway for lead from lead-based condition and free of dust. paint, exterior soil, and dust carried home from occupational exposure, etc, �.Ms�vjk_a IiazaidiL• Lead dust can form when lead-base F�2 int is he lead-basedpaint is deteriorated, dry scraped, dry sanded, ar heated. Dust also agardkss Of Lite location. As the paint forms when painled surfaces bump or rub breaks down, it releases paint chips and together. Lead dust can also be tracked in lead dust that can contaminate the home from contaminated soil outside. and be easily ingested by young children through hand-to-mouth activity. To reduce interior dust lead levels and The lead-based paint as on friction or exposure hazards, you can do the following. • imPact surfaces. Surfaces, like door • rake precautions when renovating or frames or stair boards that receive repairing areas with lead-based paint. frequent impact, can damage lite paint Avoid dry scraping, dry sanding, and and release lead. Similarly, the paint on heating to remove lead-based paint. friction surfaces like certain windows, . Regularly mop moors, window led es, and stairs, and floor components can also B accessible surfaces with a warm detergent break down during normal use and release lead, solution. • The lead-based paint is on child- • Wash pacifiers and bottles if they fall on accessible surfaces. Be aware of lead- the floor; wash toys and stuffed zriintals based paint on surfaces that are at child regularly. height and that may be chewed or • Ensure that children wash their hands mouthed by children (window sills, before meals, naps, and bedtime. railings, and stair edges). Even after cleaning house, however, be In cases where you identify a potential lead- aware that future hazards may occur if you based paint hazard in your home, there are have not addressed the ongoing source of many things you can do. lead dust in the home(deteriorating paint, lead tracked in frorn outside soil, etc.).