Sources of lead:

Chipping or peeling lead based paint

Ceramic/ enamel/ glazed pottery/ dishes
Painted food wrappers
Lead pipes
Colored newsprint
Matches
Soft metal objects ( tooth paste tubes)
Dust
Mini-blinds
Porcelain bathtubs
Pool cue chalk
Traditional folk remedies/ cosmetics
Crayons/toys painted with lead paint
Occupations associated with lead risk

Lead Education for Parents

Dear Parents,
This is a reminder it is mandatory in New York State to have your child screened for lead at age one and at age two. Your childs doctor
should also be asking risk assessment questions at ages three, four and five.

Contact Us
Phone: 315-867-1176
Fax: 315-867-1444

HERKIMER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

301 N Washington Street
Herkimer, New York
13350-2910 Suite 2355

LEAD PREVENTION EDUCATION

Christina Fingerlow, RN

Decrease Risk of
Lead Poisoning

Signs and
Symptoms of
Lead Toxicity

Impulsiveness, hyperactivity
Lethargy, fatigue, malaise
Decreased interest in play
Aggression, irritability
Headache
Delay or regression in verbal
maturation
Loss of previously acquired
motor skills
Clumsiness
Learning difficulties
Short attention span,
distractibility
Pallor
Anorexia
Sleep disturbance
Sudden behavioral change
Developmental regression
Ataxia
Weakness
Abdominal pain
Persistent vomiting
Constipation

1. Clean floors, window sills,

and all other woodwork
using wet method. Use
HEPA vacuum, no dry
sweeping
2. Stabilize structure by
eliminating plumbing
leaks and defective lead
paint
3. Make sure children do not
have access to peeling or
chipping paint or
chewable surfaces
covered with lead paint
4. Wash childrens hands
and face frequently and
before eating meals,
after playing and before
bed
5. Wash toys, pacifiers,
bottles with soap and
water
6. Soil around houses built
before 1978 or near
major high ways or soil
known or contain lead
7. Do not sand, dry scrape,
strip or use a heat gun on
existing paint
8. Make sure children eat
regular meals which are
high in iron, calcium and
vitamin C
9. Do not store or serve

During the Renovation:

Contain the work area: cover
the floors and furniture that
cannot be moved and seal off all
doors, heating and cooling
system vents. This prevents
dust and debris from getting
away from the work area.
Avoid renovation methods
that generate large amounts
of lead contamination: open
flame burning or torching;
sanding, grinding, needle
gunning, or blasting with power
tools.