One of the objectives of the National Health and Environment Plan (2004–2008) is to reduce the number of lead poisoning cases, particularly those linked to industrial activity. As part of this effort, all crystal glassworks in Lorraine were required to commission a soil assessment in the vicinity of their facilities to determine whether local populations might be significantly exposed to lead-contaminated soil. For the Baccarat crystal factory, the findings of this assessment were communicated to the Meurthe-et-Moselle Departmental Directorate of Health and Social Affairs, which then requested the assistance of Cire (Interregional Epidemiology Unit) East to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a screening program for childhood lead poisoning around this site. The study conducted by the Cire assessed lead exposure among children living near the Baccarat crystal factory based on data regarding soil lead concentrations. The methodology used was developed by the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (guidelines on screening for childhood lead poisoning near industrial sources of lead). The results indicate that the expected blood lead levels in children are well below 100 μg/L. Screening for childhood lead poisoning was therefore not recommended. However, given the measured lead concentrations, recommendations were issued: bringing the crystal factory’s discharges into compliance, prohibiting access to or covering plots of lead-contaminated soil near a primary school, reminding individuals cultivating their vegetable gardens of hygiene rules, and raising awareness among general practitioners in the area. (R.A.)