Lead

How to control lead

1. Test suspect paint and material for lead before work, and assume old paint contains lead until it is tested.
2. Choose methods that do not create lead dust, such as chemical stripping or wet scraping, and never dry sand, burn off or abrasive blast lead paint.
3. Use on-tool extraction connected to a vacuum rated for hazardous dust, and clean up with wet methods rather than dry sweeping.
4. Isolate the work area and keep other people out, and tell occupants and neighbours about the work.
5. Set up a decontamination area, and wash hands and face before eating, drinking or smoking, and before leaving the site.
6. Wear disposable coveralls and a fit-tested respirator suited to lead dust, bag lead waste and dispose of it at an approved facility.

Typical controls, most effective first. Your SWMS sets the controls for your own job and site.

SWMS by trade

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Legislation these templates cite

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