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Simple Steps to Protect Your Family <br />from Lead Hazards <br />If you think your home has lead-based paint: <br />• Don’t try to remove lead-based paint yourself. <br />• Always keep painted surfaces in good condition to minimize <br />deterioration. <br />• Get your home checked for lead hazards. Find a certifed <br />inspector or risk assessor at epa.gov/lead. <br />• Talk to your landlord about fxing surfaces with peeling or <br />chipping paint. <br />• Regularly clean foors, window sills, and other surfaces. <br />• Take precautions to avoid exposure to lead dust when <br />remodeling. <br />• When renovating, repairing, or painting, hire only EPA- or state- <br />approved Lead-Safe certifed renovation frms. <br />• Before buying, renting, or renovating your home, have it <br />checked for lead-based paint. <br />• Consult your health care provider about testing your children <br />for lead. Your pediatrician can check for lead with a simple <br />blood test. <br />• Wash children’s hands, bottles, pacifers, and toys often. <br />• Make sure children eat healthy, low-fat foods high in iron, <br />calcium, and vitamin C. <br />• Remove shoes or wipe soil of shoes before entering your <br />house. <br />1 <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: F2ACDD3E-B704-4133-806D-A96A438DB7CF