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 Portieux crystal factory, the findings of this assessment were communicated to the Vosges Departmental Directorate of Health and Social Affairs, which then requested the assistance of the 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 Cire assessed lead exposure among children living near the Portieux 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: restricting access to or covering the lead-contaminated soil plots at a primary school, reminding individuals cultivating their vegetable gardens of hygiene rules, and raising awareness among general practitioners in the area. (R.A.)