How can I protect myself and my household

How can I protect myself and my household

• Do not put leaded items in your mouth (fishing sinkers, etc.).
• Wash your hands before eating or drinking.
• Avoid touching your face while working with lead materials.
• Change your clothes before going into your home.
• Take off your shoes before going into your home.
• Wash work clothes separately from other laundry.
  • After washing lead-contaminated clothing and removing them from the machine, run the rinse cycle once before using the washing machine again.
• Work with lead in a well-ventilated area outside of the home.
• Follow lead-safe work practices at your job.