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    Lead and Artificial Turf Sports Fields

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    Older varieties of artificial turf may contain lead, which can cause health issues. To stay safe when playing on artificial turf fields, wash your hands after playing, don't eat or drink on the field, wash your clothes, and ensure the field is well-maintained. If unsure if a field contains lead, it's free to collect and mail a turf sample to test.

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    Older varieties of artificial turf may contain lead, which can cause health issues. To stay safe when playing on artificial turf fields, wash your hands after playing, don't eat or drink on the field, wash your clothes, and ensure the field is well-maintained. If unsure if a field contains lead, it's free to collect and mail a turf sample to test.

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    Older varieties of artificial turf may contain lead, which can cause health issues. To stay safe when playing on artificial turf fields, wash your hands after playing, don't eat or drink on the field, wash your clothes, and ensure the field is well-maintained. If unsure if a field contains lead, it's free to collect and mail a turf sample to test.

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    Lead and Artificial Turf Sports Fields

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    Older varieties of artificial turf may contain lead, which can cause health issues. To stay safe when playing on artificial turf fields, wash your hands after playing, don't eat or drink on the field, wash your clothes, and ensure the field is well-maintained. If unsure if a field contains lead, it's free to collect and mail a turf sample to test.

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    LEAD AND ARTIFICIAL TURF SPORTS FIELDS

    All athletes who play on ar tificial turf should know that some older varieties of ar tificial turf were made with lead, a chemical that is well-known for its potential to cause cancer and hear t problems. To prevent exposure: Wash your hands after playing on turf. Dont eat or drink on the turf. Wash your clothes after playing on turf. Ask your school to maintain the field regularly. Visit www.ceh.org/turf to view our turf safety video and use our Turf Map to see if your local field is safe! Stuff it put sample in a zip-lock bag, and then into an envelope. Mail it to 2201 Broadway, Suite 302, Oakland, CA 94612, Attn: Matt Questions? Contact us at turf@ceh.org or (510) 655-3900 x318. Play safe! Collect it cut or gently pull 6 -10 individual blades of turf. If you are unsure if the artificial grass at your school or child care center contains lead, its easy and free to find out! Send the Center for Environmental Health a sample:

    2201 Broadway, Suite 302, Oakland, CA 94612

    T : 510.655.3900

    F : 510.655.9100

    www.ceh.org

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