Earth Month Tip of the Day: Get the lead out!

Today's environmental tip: Get the lead out!  If you're doing work on an older home or school building, be sure to follow lead-safe work practices. Contain the work area and keep kids and pets away. Minimize dust. And clean up thoroughly.  Lead is harmful to adults and children, and common renovation jobs like sanding, cutting, or demolition can create lead dust and chips. More information: http://epa.gov/lead/rrp Podcast: http://www.epa.gov/earthday/podcasts en español: ¡Elimine el plomo! Si está realizando trabajo en una casa o edificio escolar antiguo, asegúrese de que se utilicen prácticas laborales seguras para el plomo. Contenga el área de trabajo y deje los niños y mascotas alejados. Minimice el polvo. Y limpie cabalmente. El plomo es dañino para adultos y niños. Las actividades de remodelación comunes como lijado, recortes, y demoliciones pueden crear polvo o cáscaras de plomo. Más información: http://www.epa.gov/espanol/saludhispana/plomo-rrp-regla.html Podcast: http://www.epa.gov/earthday/espanol/podcasts.htm Want more tips? Visit EPA's Earth Day site to learn more about Earth Day, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and what you can do to help protect human health and the environment.  http://www.epa.gov/earthday/tips.htm   # # # You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to elmasry.webmaster@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355