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In 1991, Congress established the Department of Housing & Urban Development's (HUD's) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control (OHHLHC) to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in America's privately owned and low-income housing. The OHHLHC provides funds to state and local governments to develop cost-effective ways to reduce lead-based paint hazards. In addition, the office enforces HUD's lead-based paint regulations, provides public outreach and technical assistance, and conducts technical studies to help protect children and their families from health and safety hazards in the home.
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About Lead-Based Paint–Description of the problems caused by lead-based paint, and why it is particularly dangerous to children. Includes a link to a brochure entitled “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home,” available in English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Somali, and Arabic. Links to information by state.
If Your Home Was Built Before 1978–Suggestions for minimizing lead-based paint exposure, for example, wipe down flat surfaces with a damp paper towel, take off shoes when entering the house, vacuum carpets and upholstery to remove dust, test for lead hazards by a lead professional.
For Your Child–Suggestions for keeping children safe from the toxic effects of lead, including, have children's blood lead level tested, use cold tap water for drinking and cooking, frequently wash children's hands and toys to reduce contact with lead dust.
Want More Information?–Get the Lead Out brochure, Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home (Spanish), The Lead Paint Safety Guide, Help Yourself to a Health Home–Booklist, Healthy Homes Program brochure, 7 Steps to a Healthy Home. Also includes links to information about allergies, asthma, carbon monoxide, home safety, pest management, mold, and radon.
Related Information–Information from other government organizations, including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, National Lead Information Center, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Spanish language version of the Web site. Text-only version available.