Homes built before 1950 have the most lead paint. Lead paint was often used on windows, trim, porches and outside walls. If you paint or remodel an older home, beware of lead hazards. Dust or chips from old lead paint can poison children. Lead dust can be too small to see.
Children swallow the lead when they put their hands or toys in their mouths.
Lead poisoning can last a lifetime. It can harm a child s brain and keep a child from doing well in school. It can also make it hard for a child to behave or pay attention. Protect children from lead paint dust. Several trade groups sponsor this training .