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IT'S THE LAW - APRIL 2010
IMPORTANT LEAD HAZARD INFORMATION

Lead RemovalBeginning April 2010, federal law will require contractors that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built BEFORE 1978 to be certified and follow specific lead safe work practices to prevent lead contamination. Was your home, child care facility or school built before 1978? Ask to see your contractor's certification and your copy of the "Renovate Right" pamphlet before any work is started. Lead is hazardous to everyone but children are at a greater risk than adults because their bodies are developing.

The most common way lead to get lead in the body is from dust. Lead dust comes from deteriorating lead-based paint and lead contaminated soil that gets tracked into your home. This dust may accumulate to unsafe levels.

Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips. Make sure your contractor follows the correct lead safe work practices and the area is being cleaned daily. Once the work is completed ask for the contractors' final clean up check. If the area being worked fails the dust test the area should be re-cleaned and tested again.

To learn more about the lead and it's hazardous affects contact the EPA at 1-800-424 LEAD or visit their website at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadinfo.htm.

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