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Photo of the publication cover. What Parents Should Know About Childhood Lead Poisoning Lead Poisoning Prevention - Help March 14, 2023

This document contains a list of frequently asked questions for parents to learn more about childhood lead poisoning.

Lo que los Padres Deben Saber Sobre el Envenenamiento Infantil con Plomo





Photo of the publication cover. Toxic Levels of Lead in Treats Lead Poisoning Prevention - Help May 19, 2016

California and U.S. health officials have detected dangerous levels of lead in 112 distinct brands of candy – most of them made in Mexico. One in four candy and wrapper samples have come up high since 1993, records show. But much of this information about tainted candy has been kept from parents and public health workers.

Dulces Toxicos Con Niveles Peligrosos De Plomo



Photo of the publication cover. Traditional Pottery May Contain Lead Lead Poisoning Prevention - Help May 19, 2016

Lead can affect the nervous system, especially the growing brain, of infants and young children and cause learning and behavior problems that last a lifetime. Lead dust can get into a person’s body by breathing it in, by eating with unwashed hands, or from putting unwashed hands or objects that have lead dust on them into the mouth.



Photo of the publication cover. Lead in Firing Ranges Lead Poisoning Prevention - Help May 19, 2016

This is a personal protective equipment check list for workers explains a few simple steps you can take to reduce your exposure to lead at indoor firing ranges. These steps include wearing a respirator, coveralls including shoe covers, safety goggles, and chemical resistant gloves. It also provides some additional website resource links so you can learn more about preventing occupational exposures to lead and noise at indoor firing ranges.



Photo of the publication cover. Lead in Drinking Water Lead Poisoning Prevention - Help December 28, 2015

General information about lead in drinking water.



Photo of the publication cover. Lead in Tap Water Lead Poisoning Prevention - Help December 28, 2015

Tips to reduce your exposure to lead in tap water.



Photo of the publication cover. Don't Take Home Lead from Your Job! Lead Poisoning Prevention - Help February 25, 2014

This document answers many questions about workers who are at risk of bringing home lead from work.

No lleve plomo de su trabajo a su casa!