Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 228
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Lead Exposure
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POLICY
This section applies to all construction work where a worker may be occupationally exposed to lead. All
construction work excluded from coverage in the general industry standard for lead by CFR 1910.1025 is covered
by this standard CFR 1926.62. Construction work is defined as work for construction, alteration and/or repair,
including painting and decorating. It includes but is not limited to the following:
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Demolition or salvage of structures where lead or materials containing lead are present
Removal or encapsulation of materials containing lead
New construction, alteration, repair, or renovation of structures, substrates, or portions thereof,
that contain lead, or materials containing lead
Installation of products containing lead
Lead contamination/emergency cleanup
Transportation, disposal, storage, or containment of lead or materials containing lead on the site
or location at which construction activities are performed
Maintenance operations associated with the construction activities
Workers who have not had past awareness level training for Lead exposures must abide by any
signs/labels/assessment reports indicating the presence of lead containing materials. Appropriate work
practices must be followed to ensure the lead containing materials are not disturbed by those not trained to
handle it. The supervisor or competent person will ensure that all works are aware of any hazards or potential
hazards before the start of work.
LEAD ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES (COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL)
These miscellaneous activities occur in conjunction with lead abatement or in-place management activities (dry
hand-scraping, removal, and replacement of building components, heat-gun removal, chemical stripping of
lead-based paint, and encapsulation). These ancillary activities include washing, HEPA vacuuming, enclosure setup and tear-down, and waste disposal.
Engineering Controls
Engineering measures include:
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Exhaust ventilation
Process and equipment modification
Material substitution
Component replacement
Isolation or automation
Work Practice Controls
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