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©2013 UpToDate ® Print Email Ways to prevent exposure to lead in soil Cover bare soil with grass, plants, gravel, or wood chips Do not let children play near walls of house or garage on bare soil Have children play in grassy area or sandbox that can be covered Wash children's hands after they play outside or play with pets Use a doormat to reduce track-in of outdoor dust and soil Adapted from: Environmental Protection Agency. Additional information available at: file://www.epa.gov/lead/ .