Lead in Your Home: A Parent's Reference Guide
Author: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Date Published: 1999
To heighten awareness about lead poisoning prevention, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed this reference guide. The Agency believes this is an essential resource for anyone--from owners to tenants--concerned about the dangers of lead in their home and environment. This Guidebook provides Agency recommendations on how you can reduce your family's risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning, ranging from simple steps you can do now to more rigorous procedures that will permanently get rid of lead hazards in your home. Throughout this guidebook, the term "home" is used to refer to your home--whether you own r rent a house, apartment, or other type of dwelling. In addition, the Guidebook has been designed so you do not need to read every chapter. Read the Quick Tips listed at the beginning of each chapter. They highlight important information provided in that chapter. Turn to the appendix for a list of hotlines, organizations, and people with further information on lead-related issues. By being aware of the danger lead can pose to you and your family, you are taking the first step in keeping them safe from its hazards.
Date Published: 1999
To heighten awareness about lead poisoning prevention, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed this reference guide. The Agency believes this is an essential resource for anyone--from owners to tenants--concerned about the dangers of lead in their home and environment. This Guidebook provides Agency recommendations on how you can reduce your family's risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning, ranging from simple steps you can do now to more rigorous procedures that will permanently get rid of lead hazards in your home. Throughout this guidebook, the term "home" is used to refer to your home--whether you own r rent a house, apartment, or other type of dwelling. In addition, the Guidebook has been designed so you do not need to read every chapter. Read the Quick Tips listed at the beginning of each chapter. They highlight important information provided in that chapter. Turn to the appendix for a list of hotlines, organizations, and people with further information on lead-related issues. By being aware of the danger lead can pose to you and your family, you are taking the first step in keeping them safe from its hazards.
