Is YOUR Home Poisoning your Children?

Take this self administered Home Assessment to determine if you and your family may be at risk for lead poisoning.

1. Has any painting, sanding, or other renovation been done in your home in the past three months?

2. Have you had doors, windows, woodwork, or furniture restored, refinished, or replaced?

3. Is there visible dust or flaking paint by the doors or windows?

4. Are there any teeth marks on the surface of window sills or doors? Do doors and windows show any signs of wear, impact, or rubbing?

5. Are there any visible signs of paint chips along the drip line of your home or under the porch?

6. Are there visible signs of flaking paint on or by the painted porch, siding, or other exterior areas?

7. Are any renovation, painting, or other activities being conducted on neighboring properties?

8. Do you have imported mini-blinds in your home?

9. Does the yard by your home have bare soil or areas without grass?

10. Do you store food or beverages in antique or imported ceramic ware or leaded crystal?

If you have answered YES or I Don’t Know to any of these questions, you and your family may be at risk for lead poisoning.