Alameda County Healthy Homes Department Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Lead can be found in many workplace environments! Lead in adults can increase your blood pressure, decrease brain function, decrease kidney function, and have other bad health impacts. Some jobs where you may work with lead:... Repairing or remodeling homes built before 1978 Disturbing paint on buildings, bridges, or tanks Recycling scrap metal or electronics Working at a shooting range Making or repairing radiators or recycling batteries You can take lead home to your family too! If you work with lead, change out of your work clothes and shoes and wash or shower before coming home. Your employer is supposed to tell you if you are working with lead and provide training and safety equipment to protect you. If you’re not sure if you work with lead, ask your employer or get more information so that you and your family stay safe! https://www.cdph.ca.gov//CDPH%20Document%/LeadHazAlert.pdf https://www.cdph.ca.gov//CDPH%20Docum/LeadHazAlertSpan.pdf

The Flint City Council on Tuesday signed off on its portion of a $641 million settlement with residents of the poor, majority-Black city who were exposed to lead-tainted water. It’s something. It’s better than nothing, council President Kate Fields said, adding that she hopes a judge looks at a second resolution approved by the council that questions the claims process and the state’s share of the agreement. https://www.pbs.org//flint-joins-641-million-deal-to-settl

Children ages 1-6 years old are most at risk for lead poisoning. Help protect them with a healthy diet: Whole Grain Foods: Whole-Wheat Bread, Cereals with Iron, Corn Tortillas, etc. (6 Servings Every Day) Vegetables: 3-5 Servings Every Day Fruits: 2-4 Servings Every Day... Dairy Foods: Milk*, Cheese, and Yogurt (3-4 Servings Every Day) *After age 2, give children low-fat milk, cheese, and yogurt. For more information about healthy foods and protecting your child from lead, learn more here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov//CDPH%20Doc/CLPPB-Nutrition(E).pdf

We hope all of you have a safe, healthy, and Happy Holidays!

#DidYouKnow that certain candies from Mexico contain lead? The lead in the candy can come from many places, including the soil where chilies are grown, the factories where the candy is made, or it can even be in the ink on the candy wrappers themselves. Check this list for safer candy choices at www.leadinmexicancandy.com

A Healthy Home is a home designed, constructed, maintained in a way that supports the health of residents. A Healthy Home is a home that includes the following seven characteristics: Dry... Clean Pest-Free Ventilated Safe Avoids Contaminants Maintained For more information: www.achhd.org/healthyhome/index.htm