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How To Significantly Reduce Lead Hazards <br /> <br />Removing <br />lead <br />improperly <br />can increase <br />the hazard to <br />your family <br />by spreading <br /> <br />even more <br />lead dust <br />around the <br />house. <br /> <br />Always use a <br />professional who <br />is trained to <br />remove lead <br />hazards safely. <br /> <br />In addition to day-to-day cleaning and good" <br />nutrition: <br />4~ You can temporarily reduce lead hazards <br /> by taking actions such as repairing dam- <br /> aged painted surfaces and planting grass <br /> to cover soil with high lead levels. These <br /> ·. actions (called "interim controls") are not <br /> permanent solutions and will need ongo- <br /> lng attention. <br />~ To permanently remove lead hazards, <br /> you must hire a c~ified lead "abate- <br /> ment'' contractor. Abatement (or perma- <br /> nent hazard elimination) methods <br /> include removing, sealing, or enclosing <br /> lead-based paint with special materials. <br /> Just painting over the hazard with regular <br /> paint is not enough. <br /> Always hire a person with spec'iai training <br /> for correcting lead problems--someone <br /> who knows how to do this work safely and <br /> has the proper equipment to clean up <br /> thoroughly. Certified contractors will employ <br /> qualified workers and follow strict safety <br /> mlas as set by their state or by the federal <br /> government. <br /> Call your state agency (see page 11) for <br /> help w'Kh locating certified contractors in <br /> your area and to see if financial assistance <br /> is available. <br /> <br />8 <br /> <br /> <br />