The goal of the Healthy Homes project is to keep homes healthy and safe for children. The project focuses on common health hazards in the home, such as lead poisoning, asthma triggers, secondhand smoke and safety hazards (PDF).
Things Parents Can Do:
- Report Housing Conditions such as peeling paint, water leaks, pest problems and mold to your landlord. If your landlord doesn’t fix these problems, call 311.
- Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Twice a Year
- Use Household Cleaning Products Safely
- Make Your Home Smoke Free
- Use Gel Baits and Glue Traps to Control Roaches and Rodents - Avoid Sprays and Foggers
Homeowners and Landlords Should:
- Fix Peeling Paint Safely
- Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Remove Mold and Fix Leaks
- Install Window Guards in Apartments with Children Under 11 Years of Age
- Use Safe Pest Control Methods
The Healthy Homes Hardware Store Campaign educates contractors, landlords, homeowners, tenants, and do-it-yourselfers on safe work practices and product safety. The Campaign distributes information on how to correct and prevent home health hazards, such as lead paint hazards, asthma triggers, poisons, pesticides and harmful cleaning products, through member hardware and paint stores citywide. Currently over 400 stores participate in the campaign.
Free brochures and fact sheets are available in English, Spanish and Chinese. For more information, or to request bulk orders of the publications, please call 311 or 212-BAN-LEAD (226-5323).
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Brochures
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Fact Sheets
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Signs
- • Keep Homes Safe and Healthy for Children 2008 Media Campaign:
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