Preventing Childhood Lead Exposure from Water and Paint
Wed, Apr 23
|Webinar
Join this webinar hosted by the Office of Head Start to learn where to look for lead, how to test for it, and how to remove lead when you find it.
Time & Location
Apr 23, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT
Webinar
About the Event
Preventing Childhood Lead Exposure from Water and Paint
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 2:30–3:30 p.m. ET
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Sources of lead exist in our environment, and even small amounts can be a hazard to young children. The good news is that we know how to test for lead and prevent exposure. Reducing lead exposure, particularly from water and paint, is a priority that federal and state initiatives support. Join this webinar to learn where to look for lead, how to test for it, and how to remove lead when you find it.
This webinar is offered with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.
Key Topics
In this webinar, we’re discussing:
Why exposure to lead is a concern for children
Where lead can be found in early childhood settings
When and how to test your facility’s water and paint for lead, and what to do if lead is found
How to create a plan to protect children from lead exposure in your facility
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Select the link to register: https://edc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KRP1lpGWRAmMc61AVYCZWw
Attendees will receive a certificate of participation after the webinar.
Related Resources
Explore related HeadStart.gov resources to learn more.
All HeadStart.gov pages are translated into Spanish. Select the Español button on the top right corner to see the Spanish translation. ** This is an external event, not hosted by NICCA