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� SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT 3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 102 pUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY Everett, WA 98201-3971 UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 1995 206 339-5250 EVERETT SMELTER SITE AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDELINES FOR REDUCING POTENTIAL EXPOSURE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - While the Washington State Depa.rtment of Ecoiogy and ASARCC ;ncorporated continue to work toward a cieanup solution for the contaminated soils in the north Everett smelter area, the Snohomish Health District is reissuing a health advisory to all persons who might live or work in the area. Although it appears that there is no immediate danger to human health, people in the area should use the following precautionary health guidelines to reduce potential exposure: 1 . �hiidren ar� more likely than adults to be, ex�osed to ar�p�s� �ead and Eadmium in soils and dust Their ezpoc��re $hr�uld be �i�*+i� � as M �rh Dracttcal. �¢ • Childre� should not play in dirt. Play areas covered with grass, or some other material, will reduce a child's exposure. • Encourage your children to wash their hands and taces after piaying outdoors. • Damp mop and dust your house frequently to reduce your child's contact with dust. ' 2 . Avoid eatina veaetables grown in gardens located within the affected area. • Lead and cadmium are known to accumulate in leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, and beet greens. • If vegetables are consumed trom local gardens, wash thoroughly before eating. 3 . �Jse caution while w rkfng in the soil. • Avoid all unnecessary exposure to soil or dust in the affected area. Moisten soil before moving iL ' • V✓hen disturbing the soil, wear clean, full body proteclive clothing (coveralls or long sleeve shi�i and pants), shoes, and gloves. For maximum ?rotec;ion wear a dust mask or other respiratory protection. Wash work clothes separate from other clothing. • Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing any material while in the work area. • Soil that is to be disturbed should be sprayed with water before and during the project to prevent the generation ot dust.