Parental Shield – Protecting Dreams from Lead

How to keep the ghost of lead away from your home

Before we start each section, we’ll ask you a question to help you see how much you you've learned.

Where is lead hidden?

Which of these products may contain lead?

A. Some spices.

B. Old water pipes, parts of pumps and taps.

C. Certain cosmetics.

D. House paint.

E. All the above.

Lead can be found in many parts of daily life.

Some sources are more obvious, such as old water pipes, cookware, jewellery, and batteries. Others are harder to see, including contaminated soil, dust, certain spices and cosmetics, traditional medicines, electronic waste and unsafe recycling of car batteries.