Prevent children's exposure to lead
Lead poisoning is one of the leading environmental diseases affecting young children. Lead can cause permanent brain damage, reduced IQ, learning disabilities, and behavior problems.
Reducing or preventing exposure to environmental hazards in schools and child care is important. Children spend a significant amount of time in these facilities and are more vulnerable to the health effects of lead and other hazards.
- The most common lead hazards in schools and child care are lead-based paint, lead dust and contaminated soil.
- Renovation, repair and maintenance of older schools, if not performed correctly, can create hazardous lead dust and debris by disturbing lead-based paint.
As a school or child care administrator, you can take steps to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in your care. Check out the resources on this page to learn more.
For more information:
Lead-Safe Child Care brochure (English)
Lead-Safe Child Care brochure (Chinese)
Lead-Safe Child Care brochure (Spanish)
Lead-Safe Child Care brochure (Russian)
Lead-Safe Child Care brochure (Vietnamese)