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  1. International Enviroguard
    https://int-enviroguard.com › blog › your-guide-to-lead-paint-removal-and-ppe

    Learn How to Remove Lead Paint with Proper PPE - International …

    • For many decades, lead was added to paint to increase its thickness, coloring, and durability. Lead-based paints would look brighter and last longer than those without it. This practice dates back hundreds, ev… See more

    The Dangers of Lead Paint Exposure

    The biggest issue with lead poisoning is that it takes a long time to build up in the body. Even repeated exposure may not yield immediate signs and symptoms, meaning th… See more

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    Regulations Regarding Lead Paint Removal

    All professional contracting, construction, and remodeling businesses must be … See more

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    Which PPE Is Necessary For Removing Lead Paint?

    The type of personal protective equipment differs based on lead concentrations. Workers must wear non-permeable gloves and coveralls when removing paint, as the dust can se… See more

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    Methods to Avoid When Removing Lead Paint

    If you follow EPA and OSHA requirements for lead paint removal, you should be able to protect your workers. However, to provide some perspective, here are some paint remo… See more

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    The Dangers of Lead Paint Exposure
    Regulations Regarding Lead Paint Removal
    Which PPE Is Necessary For Removing Lead Paint?
    Methods to Avoid When Removing Lead Paint
     
  1. When working with lead paint, use the following personal protective equipment (PPE) based on lead concentrations12:
    • 50 micrograms or fewer per cubic foot: Half mask respirator with air purification and high-efficiency filters.
    • 50 to 250 micrograms: Full mask with air purification and filters.
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    A permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms of lead per cubic meter of air, as averaged over an 8-hour period. Requirements that employers use engi-neering controls and work practices, where feasible, to reduce worker exposure.

    Lead Hazards Fact Sheet - Occupational …

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    Here is a rundown of the types of PPE necessary at different lead concentrations: 50 Micrograms or Fewer Per Cubic Foot - Half mask respirator with air purification and high-efficiency filters. 50 to 250 Micrograms - Full mask with air purification and filters.

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    What are the guidelines for the management of lead-based paint?
    Guidelines for the management of lead-based paint provides recommended working practises for working with lead-based paint. It also gives information about lead poisoning and the impact of lead-based materials in the environment.

    Managing lead-based paint - WorkSafe

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    What can you do with lead based paint?
    Welding, cutting, and burning on steel structures. Spray painting with lead-based paint. OSHA’s Lead Standard for the Construction Industry, Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1926.62, covers lead in a variety of forms, including metallic lead, all inorganic lead compounds, and organic lead soaps.

    Lead in Construction - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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    Who is certified in lead paint removal?
    All professional contracting, construction, and remodeling businesses must be certified in lead paint removal by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA has a Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) that all businesses and employees must follow.

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    What tasks are covered by the lead paint requirement?
    The tasks covered by this requirement are: Where lead containing coatings or paint are present: Manual demolition of structures (e.g, dry wall), manual scraping, manual sanding, heat gun applications, and power tool cleaning with dust collection systems; Spray painting with lead paint

    1926.62 - Lead | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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    Should you take precautions when removing lead-based paint?
    You should take precautions to protect yourself and others when removing the paint. We have produced guidance with the Ministry of Health and the Health Promotion Agency on safely managing and removing lead-based paint. Guidelines for the management of lead-based paint provides recommended working practises for working with lead-based paint.

    Managing lead-based paint - WorkSafe

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    Who is responsible for encapsulated lead based paint?
    The building owner or other responsible person should oversee the custodial and maintenance staffs and contractors during all activities involving enclosed or encapsulated lead-based paint. This will minimize the potential for an inadvertent lead release during maintenance, renovation, or demolition.

    Lead in Construction - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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  3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    https://www.osha.gov › lead › evaluating-controlling-exposure

    Lead - Evaluating Exposure and Controls | Occupational Safety and ...

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    1926.62 - Lead | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  5. HSE
    https://www.hse.gov.uk › ... › lead.htm

    Construction hazardous substances: Lead - HSE

  6. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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  8. 3M
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    3M™ 62093 Performance Respirator Mold & Lead Paint …

    Designed for the professional, the 3M™ 62093 lead paint removal respirator is an option for certain lead-based paint removal activities. featuring niosh’s highest-rated particle filtration efficiency in a reUSAble respirator, it filters at least …

  9. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    https://www.epa.gov › lead › steps-lead-safe...

    Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting | US EPA

  10. New York State Department of Health
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    Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting - New York State …

  11. renovatorworks.com
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    Lead Paint Removal: Eliminating lead-based paint hazards.

  12. WorkSafe
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    Managing lead-based paint - WorkSafe

    Exposure to lead-based paint can cause lead poisoning which can be a serious illness. If a building was built in the 1980s or earlier, it is best to presume that it has been painted with lead-based paint. You should take precautions to …

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