Learn the basics about Lead-Based Paint
Download these free documents from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home (PDF format). This pamphlet must be provided to prospective buyers/renters of pre-1978 residences and to the occupants of pre-1978 residences where renovations will take place. Also available in Spanish (in PDF format).

Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home (PDF format). Helps homeowners understand what precautions should be taken before lead-based paint is disturbed in their homes. Also available in Spanish (in PDF format).

Fight Lead Poisoning with a Healthy Diet (PDF format). Discusses proper nutrition and lead poisoning prevention, and features fast, nutritious recipes. Also available in Spanish (PDF format).

Lead in Your Home: A Parent's Reference Guide (PDF format). Sixty-seven page comprehensive resource for parents on many lead-related topics.

Testing Your Home for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil (PDF format). Provides home owners with an understanding of lead testing methods.

Lead Poisoning and Your Children (PDF format). General lead information and safe practices for parents and an 11"x17" fold-out poster. Also available in Spanish (PDF format).

Lead Paint Safety - A Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation Work (PDF format).This guide is one part of HUD's comprehensive approach to lead safety in the home. If you perform routine maintenance on homes or apartments built before 1978, this guide will help you plan and carry out your work safely. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations explain and show what you need to do to protect yourself and your clients if you are working in older housing that could contain lead paint. Also available in Spanish (PDF format).

About Adobe Acrobat

 

Other Lead-Based Paint Web Sites:

HUD Lead-Based Paint Web Site

EPA Lead-Based Paint Web Site