Understanding the Risks
Lead exposure remains a significant public health threat in Clayton. Even minimal exposure can lead to permanent neurological damage, especially in children. Understanding how lead enters our environment through deteriorating paint and plumbing is the first step toward effective prevention and community safety.
Identifying Hazards
Lead hazards are often invisible. From chipping paint in pre-1978 homes to contaminated garden soil, hazards can hide in plain sight. Our initiative provides the tools and assessments needed to pinpoint these dangers, empowering families to take decisive action to secure their living spaces.
Practical Safety & Prevention
Home Maintenance
Residents are encouraged to inspect painted surfaces regularly and address chips immediately to prevent hazardous exposure and dust.
Healthy Hygiene
Protect your family through consistent hand-washing and by removing outdoor footwear at the entry to keep lead-contaminated dust out of the home.
Safe Workspaces
Clayton businesses should maintain surfaces and ensure all renovation projects follow strict lead-safe protocols to protect employees and clients.
Clayton Inspection Services
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Official Lead-Safety Resources
State, Federal & Public Health Partners
Explore trusted lead-safety information from our partners. Download Alabama Department of Public Health materials, EPA guidance, CDC’s lead prevention resource center and visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to learn how to protect your family, tenants, or customers from lead hazards.
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