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Remodeling or Renovating Home With <br />Lead-Based <br />Take precautions before your contractor or <br />you begin remodeling or renovating any- <br />thing that disturbs painted surfaces (such <br />as scraping off paint or tearing out walls): <br />Have the area tested for lead -based <br />paint. <br />♦ Do not use a belt- sander, propane <br />torch, high temperature heat gun, dry <br />scraper, or dry sandpaper to remove <br />lead -based paint. These actions create <br />large amounts of lead dust and fumes. <br />Lead dust can remain in your home <br />long after the work is done. <br />Temporarily move your family (espe- <br />cially children and pregnant women) <br />out of the apartment or house until <br />the work is done and the area is prop- <br />erly cleaned. If you can't move your <br />family, at least completely seal off the <br />work area. <br />Follow other safety measures to <br />reduce lead hazards. You can find out <br />about other safety measures by calling <br />1 -800- 424 -LEAD. Ask for the brochure <br />"Reducing Lead Hazards When <br />Remodeling Your Home." This brochure <br />explains what to do before, during, <br />and after renovations. <br />If you have already completed renova- <br />tions or remodeling that could have <br />released lead -based paint or dust, get <br />your young children tested and follow <br />the steps outlined on page 7 of this ' <br />brochure. <br />9 <br />