ALERT MEDICAL TRAINING INC Childcare Provider Lead Poisoning

Lead brought home on clothes and shoes by persons working in lead related business,

Remove toys, equipment, dishware, or supplies (especially old or imported) unless known to be

Inspect on a Monthly Basis: § Chipping, peeling paint § Bare soil and artificial

Remember to properly install and replace filters for filtered water! Please be sure to

REMINDER: The Federal EPA requires that childcare facilities use Lead-Safe Certified firms for renovation,

Don’t forget artificial turf, equipment and toys, and dishes are items to be tested.

ROLE PLAY ACTIVITY: STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATING PARENTS 1. What would you tell her? 2.

https: //www. co. fresno. ca. us/departments/public-health/community-health/the-childhood-leadpoisoning-prevention-program-clppp 800 -543 -7793

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ALERT MEDICAL TRAINING INC Childcare Provider Lead Poisoning Prevention Consistent with Health and Safety Code Requirements; following the California Department of Public Health curriculum (2020)

Lead Poisoning Prevention Training

Lead brought home on clothes and shoes by persons working in lead related business, such as, construction, automotive repair, and manufacturing. Bare Soil, artificial turf, and rubber mulch

Remove toys, equipment, dishware, or supplies (especially old or imported) unless known to be lead free. These items should be tested to be sure.

Inspect on a Monthly Basis: § Chipping, peeling paint § Bare soil and artificial play surfaces § Moisture, molds, and mildew § Move cribs and furniture away from possible lead sources § Check toys for damage Don’t forget! Hands can carry dust – always wash children’s hands for at least 20 seconds: Before & After Eating After playtime Before sleeping (especially thumb suckers)

Remember to properly install and replace filters for filtered water! Please be sure to reference the DSS PIN 20 -01 -CCP for requirement for childcare facilities to test water for lead under Health and Safety Code section 1597. 16. As a reminder, there is also a requirement for providers to give a lead poisoning prevention brochure to parents/guardians under Health and Safety Code, section 1596. 7996.

REMINDER: The Federal EPA requires that childcare facilities use Lead-Safe Certified firms for renovation, repair, and painting in facilities built before 1978. The CDPH maintains a list of certified professionals.

Don’t forget artificial turf, equipment and toys, and dishes are items to be tested.

ROLE PLAY ACTIVITY: STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATING PARENTS 1. What would you tell her? 2. What additional changes might you have to make to ensure that your child care environment is safe for children? (Indoors and Outdoors) 3. How do you react to a parent who asks these questions?

https: //www. co. fresno. ca. us/departments/public-health/community-health/the-childhood-leadpoisoning-prevention-program-clppp 800 -543 -7793