setup chapter 6 lead abatement for workers course
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SETUP
Chapter 6
Lead Abatement
for Workers Course
Learning Objectives How to keep lead out of the air How to protect yourself from lead while
you work What a lead job looks like How to clean the work room How to set up the work room How to set up a decontamination area How to use the decontamination area
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Working with Lead
All lead paint abatement methods create dust
Burning lead creates lead fumes
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Rules for Lead Work
1. Keep dust levels down
2. Contain the work area
3. Follow good hygiene practices
4. Use personal protective gear
5. Clean up
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Keep Lead Dust Levels Down!
Avoid methods that create a lot of dust and waste
Use a HEPA vacuum
Use wet methods
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Contain the Work Area
Protect non-leaded surfaces from lead dust
This practice keeps lead dust from spreading
Keep everyone except workers away from the lead
Clean up will be easier
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Use Protective Gear and Clothing
Respirators Disposable coveralls Nonskid booties Gloves Protective eye gear
DO NOT take lead dust home on work clothes!
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~~~ CAUTION ~~~~~~ CAUTION ~~~
Don’t take lead dust home!
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Follow Good Hygiene Practices
Wash your hands and face each time you leave the work area
Washing up before leaving the work area preventsGetting lead in your mouthYou from poisoning yourself
NEVER eat, drink, smoke orput on makeup in the work area!
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Cleanup
Prevents further exposures to lead Protects you while you work Keeps harmful dust levels down Prevents the spread of lead dust
Good cleanup is required for an
abatement job to pass the final inspection.
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Setup
A good setup is very important on an abatement job
Before doing any work find out If you will need protective gear If you will need a respirator
Check State regulations for work area preparation
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Setup Check List
Put up warning signs.Only people working on the lead-paint
abatement should enter the job siteOccupants may return after the job passes
a final clearance inspectionWarning signs should be posted at the
exits and entrances of areas to be abated
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OSHA Warning Sign
WARNINGWARNING
LEAD WORK AREALEAD WORK AREA
POISONPOISON
NO SMOKING, EATING,NO SMOKING, EATING,
OR DRINKINGOR DRINKING
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OSHA Warning Sign(Spanish)
PELIGROPELIGROPLOMO EN ESTE AREAPLOMO EN ESTE AREA
ES VENENOSOES VENENOSO
NO FUMAR, TOMAR,NO FUMAR, TOMAR,
O COMERO COMER
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Setup Check List
Identify work site safety hazards Identify hazards before starting the jobPost warning signs that say “DANGER”
until the problem is repaired
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Setup Check List Clean and remove anything you can
moveChairs, desks, computers, bookcases,
office supplies, paintings, cooking pans, books, lamps, tables, etc.
Clean, cover, and seal the things you cannot moveRadiators, installed cabinets, etc.
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Setup Check List
Shut off and seal off ventilation system Lead dust goes where air goes Lock the electrical box and label it with a
tag
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE
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Setup Check List
Provide ventilation (airflow) for workersNegative air machineMakeup air
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Setup Check List
Do necessary repair workCollapsed stairways, ceiling floors, etc.Moisture damageDamaged plasterWater systems
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Setup Check List
Shut off and lock out electricity Small jobs Large jobsTurning off wall switches
is not enoughTemporary power
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE
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Setup Check List Setup the decontamination and wash
areas Enter and exit the work area through the decon Setup decon in a clean area Large-scale jobs
Dirty room; shower; clean change area
Small-scale jobs Must have separate clean change and storage area
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Setup Check List
Mop and seal the floorsCover dry floor with two layers of 6 mil poly Look for tears in the poly as you workRepair rips as soon as you notice them
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Setup Check List
Bring in equipment and toolsEnsure that needed tools are in the work
room before abatement begins Cleaning equipment Negative air machines Scaffolding Ladders
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Setup Check List
Seal off the work sitePrevents people from passing through
accidentallyMust be dust tightSeal may not be broken until
Abatement is complete, AND Area passes final clearance
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Setup Check List
Separate “dirty work” area from the rest
of the work area Helps control the transfer of dust. Put up an air lock Seal vents Do not remove debris through “cleaner” areas Avoid tracking dust
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Setup Check List
Set up locked storage space for waste.Must not be accessible to children or
animalsPut up a warning sign that says:
“DANGER LEAD WASTE” If applicable, inform rental company Lay a path of poly to storage space
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Setup Check List
Secure the work siteHelps to prevent
Vandalism Loss of property
Keeps people from entering the contaminated area
Lock doors and windows
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Setup Check Listfor Interim Controls
Warning signs and mark off area Keep people out of the work area Wear protective gear as appropriate
Label rugs and send them out to be cleaned
Clean and seal what remains in the area
Turn off HVAC
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Setup Check Listfor Interim Controls
Seal air vents and openings Place layers of poly at least 6 feet in
every direction from work area Bring all tools and equipment into the
work area Seal off work site from the rest of the
building
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These are not Interim Controls
Stripping Demolition Paint removal Component replacement
Use a full abatement setup
for these activities.
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