Controlling Lead-Based Controlling Lead-Based Paint HazardsPaint Hazards

Chapter 5

Lead Abatement

for Workers Course

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives In this Chapter you will learn about

Title X Where is lead a hazard Who reduces lead hazards Lead paint abatement Interim controls Special cleaning techniques O&M programs

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Reducing Lead-Based Reducing Lead-Based Paint HazardsPaint Hazards

Lead dust is the most common cause of lead poisoning in children.

Title X—Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992—was designed to reduce lead-based paint hazards.

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What is a LBP Hazard?What is a LBP Hazard? Any condition that causes enough exposure

to lead to cause ill health

Six situations where lead is a hazard

Deteriorated LBP LBP on friction surfaces LBP on impact surfaces Lead-painted surfaces that a child can chew on Lead-contaminated dust Lead-contaminated soil

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Where is LBP Found?Where is LBP Found? Public and private buildings constructed

before 1978, including

Homes Schools Libraries Hospitals

Bridges and other steelstructures

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Who Reduces LBP Hazards?Who Reduces LBP Hazards?

Certified small and large contractors

Community organizations and tenant associations

Public employees

Homeowners

Contractors, supervisors, and workers8

How Will Lead How Will Lead Hazards Be Reduced?Hazards Be Reduced?

Title X provides a detailed plan for reducing lead hazards

Standards developed by EPA, HUD, and OSHA

Public education Pre-renovation notification Notification and Disclosure Rule Certification requirements

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Title X: Two-Step Plan for Title X: Two-Step Plan for Reducing Lead HazardsReducing Lead Hazards

Evaluate lead hazards

Which homes take priority? Who might get poisoned? How can lead hazards be minimized?

Reduce lead hazards

Abatement vs. interim controls15

Abatement ...Abatement ...… is a set of actions that permanently

eliminate lead-based paint hazards

Replacement Removal Enclosure and encapsulation Cleanup of lead dust Removal or permanent covering of lead-

contaminated soil Site preparation and cleanup Waste disposal Final inspections and clearance testing

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Interim Controls ...Interim Controls ...

. . . are actions that reduce a lead hazard temporarily

Education programs Special cleaning methods Repairs, repainting, and maintenance

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Interim Control Plan for a HouseInterim Control Plan for a House These actions can reduce lead

exposure in a home

Do a special cleaning Do small repairs to windows to reduce lead dust Wet scrape edges and loose paint Wash entire house with cleaning solution again Have clearance dust wipe testing done by a

certified inspector or risk assessor Repaint wet-scraped surfaces with non-

lead-based paint

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Lead

Cleaner

In-Place ManagementIn-Place Management Needed whenever interim controls are used

and lead-based painted surfaces remain Can help prevent lead poisoning

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LBP Management

Kit

In-place management should In-place management should include:include:

Education

Training

Written program

Lead programmanager

Ongoingmonitoring

Recordkeeping

Holistic Approach to Lead Holistic Approach to Lead Hazard ControlHazard Control

Lead work should always be part of the maintenance approach

Long term maintenance issues should be considered

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Special Cleaning MethodsSpecial Cleaning Methods Should be used when working with lead-based

painted surfaces

Can be used alone to control lead dust

Must be used with abatement methods

Should be used with interim control methods

Two methods work well

HEPA vacuums All-purpose cleaners or lead-specific cleaners

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Use of HEPA VacuumsUse of HEPA Vacuums Lightly mist area with water to minimize

dust levels

Move slowly

Vacuum all surfaces

Use special attachments

Maintain the vacuum in good condition

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Wet CleaningWet Cleaning

Some detergents contain TSP (trisodium phosphate)

Other special cleaners

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Lead

Cleaner

The Four-Step SystemThe Four-Step System

Step 1: Spray or pour on the cleaning solution

Step 2: Wash surfaces with cleaning solution

Step 3: Squeeze out dirty rag or mop head

Step 4: Rinse the surfacesRemember to repeat the HEPA vacuum process!

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