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Background Information On Lead GIVE EXAMPLES OF "LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS" AND OTHER COMMON SOURCES OF LEAD IN RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS. Surfaces that are chewed or mouthed Peeling paint Chipping ... paint Soil hazards Friction surface Impact surface COMMON SOURCES OF LEAD IN RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS Windows Doors Floors Bare Soil Background Information On Lead HAZARDS THAT TYPICALLY EXIST IN RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS Lead Dust Lead Contaminated Soil Peeling, Chipping Paint Folk Remedies Health Effects of Lead Exposure DESCRIBE HOW CHILDREN ARE TYPICALLY EXPOSED TO LEAD Hand to mouth activities Worker take home dust IDENTIFY THE COMMON ROUTES OF WORKER LEAD EXPOSURE Inhalation Ingestion Health Effects of Lead Exposure DESCRIBE THE BASIC HEALTH EFFECTS OF LEAD TO WORKERS Stomachache Nausea Headache Memory Loss High Blood Pressure Long term--can cause kidney damage DESCRIBE THE OSHA AND OTHER RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAD-ABATEMENT WORKER TRAINING Information on respirators, their use, different types, importance of proper fit Medical exams required for everyone working with lead Describing what your employer is doing to reduce your exposure to lead Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE THE RCRA (40 CFR 262) REGULATIONS AND RELATED INFORMATION REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL FOR LEAD-ABATEMENT PROJECTS Waste from commercial and industrial projects needs to be tested, labeled and hauled correctly Waste from residential property will most likely fall under the household hazardous waste exemption . Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations IDENTIFY THE LEAD RCRA DEFINITIONS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AND TESTING PROCEDURES TCLP test - Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure Detects how much lead would leach out of the waste. 5 mg/l is considered hazardous waste Lead meets the toxicity part of being a hazardous waste . Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE A "COMPETENT PERSON FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY" AS DEFINED BY OSHA (29 LEAD CFR 1926-62) Someone who can identify hazards Someone who can take corrective action Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE THE OSHA RESPIRATOR PROTECTION STANDARDS (29 CFR 1910.134) RELEVANT TO LEAD-ABATEMENT WORK When above the permissible exposure limit: Need to wear HEPA filter and any other appropriate filter Have a written respiratory program in place . Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE THE OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (29 CFR 1910.1025) RELEVANT TO LEAD ABATEMENT WORK If air monitoring is above action level 30 µg/m3 for more than 30 days/year Every 2 months for the first 6 months If above 40 µg/dl then back to every 2 months At 50 µg/dl - medical removal (if 2 consecutive tests) . Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations RECOGNIZE THE CORRECT WORDING OF LEAD WARNING SIGNS DANGER: Lead Work Area May Damage Fertility or the Unborn Child, Causes Damage to the Central Nervous System, Do Not Eat, Drink or Smoke In This Area . Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE BLOOD MONITORING REQUIREMENTS If air monitoring is above action level 30 µg/m3 for more than 30 days/year Every 2 months for the first 6 months If above 40 µg/dl then back to every 2 months At 50 µg/dl - medical removal (if 2 consecutive tests) Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE THE OSHA CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS (29 CFR 1926) [OTHER THAN LEAD REGS] Fall protection Eye protection Hazard communication Anything having to do with worker protection and construction (including asbestos) Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED BY THE OSHA LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS (29 CFR 1926-62) ► Train your people ► Monitor the air they're breathing (PEL 50 µg/m3) Action level 30 µg/m3 ► Take steps to reduce exposure to lead ► Do blood monitoring Keep adequate records Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations. DESCRIBE THE EXPOSURE MONITORING AND WRITTEN COMPLIANCE PLAN REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED BY THE OSHA LEAD IN CONSTRUCTING STANDARDS (29 CFR 1926.62) Depending on what Class work it is, assume a certain exposure of lead After finding out what the exposure is adjust respirator appropriately Document specifically what type of work is being done If exposure is below the action level (30 µg/m3) then it is called a negative exposure assessment and monitoring does not have to be done again until the conditions of the job change If the exposure level is above the PEL (50 µg/m3) then monitoring has to be done every 3 months If the exposure level is between the action level and PEL (30-50µg/m3) then monitoring has to be done every 6 months Written compliance Plan Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARDS (HAZCOM) (20 CFR 1926.59) RELEVANT TO LEAD ABATEMENT WORK Train people about the hazardous chemicals they are working with - let them know how to respond appropriately Label the containers Distribute MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) so that everyone is familiar with the product Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations IDENTIFY THE OSHA ACTION LEVEL AND PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL FOR LEAD Action level = 30 µg/m3 PEL = 50 µg/m3 (micrograms per cubic meter) Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations RECOGNIZE THE UNITS USED TO EXPRESS LEAD LEVELS IN AIR, SOIL, AND DUST ► Air = µg/m3 (micrograms per cubic meter) ► Soil = ppm (parts per million) Dust = µg/sq. ft. (micrograms per square foot) Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations IDENTIFY THE HUD AND EPA POST-ABATEMENT CLEARANCE STANDARDS FOR LEAD IN DUST ► Floor = 40 µg/sq. ft. ► Sill = 250 µg/sq. ft. ► Well (trough) 400 µg/sq. ft. Micrograms/square foot Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE THE PURPOSE AND FOCUS OF THE HUD GUIDELINES To give guidance for federally assisted housing It has become the standard for the industry Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations EXPLAIN WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK THAT WORKER CERTIFICATION CARDS AND CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT ► So that they don't have to take the full course over again ► So that you don't get fined for having people with expired certification cards on site . Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DISCUSS WISCONSIN DHS 163 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS . Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations ► To be a worker: ► Lead safe renovator class and ► Lead abatement work class ► Submit application & fee to WI DHS ► Supervisor: ► One day Lead safe renovator class ► One day lead Abatement work class and related experience ► 2 years construction experience or One year as a lead worker ► 2 day Lead Abatement Supervisor class ► Submit Application & fee to WI DHS Pass state Lead Supervisor exam Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE WISCONSIN DHS 163 DEFINITION OF ABATEMENT Activity designed to permanently eliminate lead based paint hazards . Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE WISCONSIN DHS 163 DEFINITION OF LEAD-BASED PAINT OR LBP ► More than 0.5% lead by weight More than 1 milligram of lead per square centimeter Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations EXPLAIN WISCONSIN DHS 163 LEAD ABATEMENT OR OTHER LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION ACTIVITIES NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Not less than 2 working days before project Have to notify them if there is a change in date within one working day of the original start date Emergency notification can be made by telephone but then DHS has to receive something in writing within the next 48 hours Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations INDICATE WHICH WISCONSIN REGULATION COVERS LEAD (Pb) TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION DHS 163 Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations DESCRIBE WISCONSIN DHS 163 DEFINITION OF INTERIM CONTROL ACTIVITY ► Measure designed to temporarily reduce human exposure to a lead based paint hazard ► Examples: ► Painting Covering soil with gravel or sod Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations IDENTIFY THE STATE AGENCY THAT REGULATES SOLID WASTE STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL DNR - Department of Natural Resources . Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations IDENTIFY WHICH CERTIFIED PERSONNEL WISCONSIN DHS 163 AUTHORIZES TO PERFORM CLEARANCE TESTING ► Lead Inspector ► Lead Risk Assessor ► Lead Hazard Investigator ► Lead Sampling Technician - only on non abatement projects Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations IDENTIFY THE CERTIFIED PERSONNEL WISCONSIN DHS 163 REQUIRES TO BE AT THE LEAD (Pb) ABATEMENT SITE AT ALL TIMES (WITH MINIMAL EXCEPTIONS) Lead Supervisor Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations WHO OWNS THE CERTIFICATION CARD The employee . Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations CALCULATE THE EXPIRATION DATE OF A CERTIFICATION CARD Whenever the certification card says it expires The certification cards say when the next training is due Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations IDENTIFY THE CERTIFIED PERSONNEL WHO MAY CONDUCT LEAD INSPECTIONS, WRITE INSPECTION REPORTS AND CONDUCT CLEARANCE TESTING FOLLOWING A LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION ACTIVITY Lead Inspector and Lead Risk Assessor Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations IDENTIFY THE CERTIFIED PERSONNEL WHO MAY CONDUCT LEAD INSPECTIONS, WRITE INSPECTION REPORTS, CONDUCT CLEARANCE TESTING, CONDUCT LEAD HAZARD SCREENS AND PROVIDE OPTIONS TO REDUCE SPECIFIC LEAD HAZARDS Lead Risk Assessor Background information on federal, State and Local Government Regulations IDENTIFY THE CERTIFIED PERSONNEL WHO MAY OVERSEE OR PERFORM ON-SITE LEAD ABATEMENT AND HUD LBP GRANT FUNDED LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION ACTIVITIES, DEVELOP OCCUPANT PROTECTION PLANS AND WRITE ABATEMENT REPORTS Project Designer Lead Abatement Supervisor Personal Protective Equipment NAME THE TYPES OF RESPIRATORS TYPICALLY NEEDED FOR RESIDENTIAL LEAD ABATEMENT JOBS AND LIST PROTECTION (FIT) FACTORS Half face 10 Full face 50 PAPR (powered air purifying respirator) 100 Supplied Air 2000 SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) Unlimited Personal Protective Equipment LIST SOME PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR WORKERS DURING THE PROJECT [NOT RESPIRATORS] Suits Boots Safety glasses Gloves Personal Protective Equipment DESCRIBE HOW TO CARE FOR AND STORE RESPIRATORS PROPERLY Store in a dry area that is not too hot or cold Keep in Zip lock bag to protect from dust Personal Protective Equipment DESCRIBE THE TYPES OF WORKER RESPIRATOR FIT TESTS Qualitative = check the quality Use smoke, saccharin, banana oil Quantitative = sticking a probe inside the respirator and measuring the protection factor Personal Protective Equipment DESCRIBE THE CONDITIONS THAT MAY EFFECT WORKER RESPIRATORY FIT TESTS Whether they are affected by the smoke Whether they are lying about whether they can detect the banana oil Facial hair Dental Surgery Weight gain or loss Personal Protective Equipment RECOGNIZE WHEN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT ARE NEEDED AND PROPERLY USED Required when above the PEL Recommended when below the PEL Lead Hazard Reduction Methods DESCRIBE THE RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PAINT REMOVAL METHODS Use paint stripper that doesn't have methylene chloride Neutralize surface after using the paint stripper Lead Hazard Reduction Methods DESCRIBE THE RECOMMENDED ON-SITE MECHANICAL PAINT REMOVAL METHODS HEPA vacuum attached to the power tool using the tool manufacturer's properly fitting adapter Lead Hazard Reduction Methods DESCRIBE THE RECOMMENDED COMPONENT REMOVAL, ENCLOSURE, AND ENCAPSULATION METHODS Ways in which dust is reduced. (Example: Enclosure of siding vs. removing it) Duct tape seams on house wrap Perform tape test and patch test before applying encapsulant Lead Hazard Reduction Methods IDENTIFY THE MATERIALS AND METHODS USED FOR ENCLOSURE Drywall Vinyl siding Plywood Paneling Caulk and sealant Lead Hazard Reduction Methods IDENTIFY THE MATERIALS AND METHODS USED FOR ENCAPSULATION Paintbrush Encapsulant Deglosser to prepare surface Tape to conduct Tape test Mil gauge to measure thickness Lead Hazard Reduction Methods DESCRIBE HOW TO CONTROL LEAD IN EXTERIOR DUST Typically HEPA vacuum Then cover ground with Gravel Sod Mulch Rocks Lead Hazard Reduction Methods LIST EXAMPLES OF SOIL ABATEMENT Remove the soil Concrete Asphalt [Show More]

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