controlling lead-based paint hazards

1. Controlling Lead-Based Paint Hazards Chapter 5 Lead Abatement for Workers Course Slide 1. Direct the students to Chapter 5. Introduce the Chapter Skit: What do you need to know about lead. On the Job? Allow students to act out the skit. Answer discussion questions with students.Slide 1. Direct the students to Chapter 5. Introduce the Chapter Skit: What do you need to know about lead. On the Job? Allow students to act out the skit. Answer discussion questions with students.

2. Slide 2. Discuss learning objectives. Emphasize that each of these points will be discussed in this section.Slide 2. Discuss learning objectives. Emphasize that each of these points will be discussed in this section.

3. Reducing Lead-Based Paint Hazards Lead dust is the most common cause of lead poisoning in children. Title X�Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992�was designed to reduce lead-based paint hazards. Slide 3. Discuss why a reduction in LBP hazards is needed. If the class has not heard the regulatory presentation yet, it may be necessary to spend some time discussing Title X and its main objectives.Slide 3. Discuss why a reduction in LBP hazards is needed. If the class has not heard the regulatory presentation yet, it may be necessary to spend some time discussing Title X and its main objectives.

4. What is a LBP Hazard? Any condition that causes enough exposure to lead to cause ill health Six situations where lead is a hazard Deteriorated LBP LBP on friction surfaces LBP on impact surfaces Lead-painted surfaces that a child can chew on Lead-contaminated dust Lead-contaminated soil Slide 4. Discuss examples of LBP hazards. Make sure students understand the difference between LBP and a LBP hazard. Also, discuss the fact that although LBP may be present, if it is in good condition, it may not be a hazard.PICTURE SLIDE(S) TO FOLLOW: Slides 5-9 Ask the students to point out the LBP hazards in the following slides.Slide 4. Discuss examples of LBP hazards. Make sure students understand the difference between LBP and a LBP hazard. Also, discuss the fact that although LBP may be present, if it is in good condition, it may not be a hazard.

5. Slide 5. (Reminder: Let the students pick out the hazards!) Picture of child peeling plaster on stairway wall. This is NOT the common situation (i.e., gross, obvious deterioration and piles of dust and debris). Most children get poisoned in situations much less obvious than this.Slide 5. (Reminder: Let the students pick out the hazards!) Picture of child peeling plaster on stairway wall. This is NOT the common situation (i.e., gross, obvious deterioration and piles of dust and debris). Most children get poisoned in situations much less obvious than this.

6. Slide 6. Window with peeling paint and window air conditioner (point out the damage caused by the use of duct tape to fasten the sides to the window). Slide 6. Window with peeling paint and window air conditioner (point out the damage caused by the use of duct tape to fasten the sides to the window).

7. Slide 7. Toy box beneath window (point out paint chips collected on the top of the toy box). Slide 7. Toy box beneath window (point out paint chips collected on the top of the toy box).

8. Slide 8. Little girl with bike in backyard (point out that mulch is present, but much has washed/degraded away so soil is mostly bare).Slide 8. Little girl with bike in backyard (point out that mulch is present, but much has washed/degraded away so soil is mostly bare).

9. Slide 9. Radiator with REHAB written on wall above it. This radiator is in an old school. Ask the class why lead was used on the radiator. (Answer: Lead paint wears well with temperature changes.) Ask the class if they feel it would be a hazard to children. (Answer: It may depend on the location, age of the children, how it is peeling. Children may stay away because radiators are usually hot. However, they�re not in use in warm weather and there is a cup on top. If it�s peeling, it is a source of lead dust.) Slide 9. Radiator with REHAB written on wall above it. This radiator is in an old school. Ask the class why lead was used on the radiator. (Answer: Lead paint wears well with temperature changes.) Ask the class if they feel it would be a hazard to children. (Answer: It may depend on the location, age of the children, how it is peeling. Children may stay away because radiators are usually hot. However, they�re not in use in warm weather and there is a cup on top. If it�s peeling, it is a source of lead dust.)

10. Where is LBP Found? Public and private buildings constructed before 1978, including Homes Schools Libraries Hospitals Bridges and other steelstructures Slide 10. LBP may be found in any building built prior to 1980. Make sure students understand why some buildings constructed within this two year window may still have LBP. All the current Federal regulations use 1978. Two years were given in which to use up existing supplies of LBP. (The CPSC ban affected the manufacture of LBP, not the use or sale.) Bridges and other steel structures are additional places where LBP may be found. LBP is not yet banned for use on these structures. Other areas include traffic paint and paint found in some hobby stores. Ask the class if they can think of other areas where LBP may still be used. (Note to instructor: This class is designed to address residential LBP abatement; issues unique to LBP abatement in steel structures and public or commercial buildings are not addressed.) PICTURE SLIDE(S) TO FOLLOW: Slides 11 & 12 Slide 10. LBP may be found in any building built prior to 1980. Make sure students understand why some buildings constructed within this two year window may still have LBP. All the current Federal regulations use 1978. Two years were given in which to use up existing supplies of LBP. (The CPSC ban affected the manufacture of LBP, not the use or sale.) Bridges and other steel structures are additional places where LBP may be found. LBP is not yet banned for use on these structures. Other areas include traffic paint and paint found in some hobby stores. Ask the class if they can think of other areas where LBP may still be used. (Note to instructor: This class is designed to address residential LBP abatement; issues unique to LBP abatement in steel structures and public or commercial buildings are not addressed.) PICTURE SLIDE(S) TO FOLLOW: Slides 11 & 12

11. Slide 11. Picture of an old home. Slide 11. Picture of an old home.

12. Slide 12. Picture of a playground. Note the overpass and potential contributing factors to lead in the environment (deteriorated steel structure, painted playground equipment, lead in soil, leaded gasoline, etc.).Slide 12. Picture of a playground. Note the overpass and potential contributing factors to lead in the environment (deteriorated steel structure, painted playground equipment, lead in soil, leaded gasoline, etc.).

13. Who Reduces LBP Hazards? Certified small and large contractors Community organizations and tenant associations Public employees Homeowners Contractors, supervisors, and workers Slide 13. All States/Tribes have specific lead abatement worker and contractor certification/licensing requirements. Check to see what requirements you must meet for certification/licensing in your State. Some community and tenant organizations may have individuals trained to reduce lead hazards in homes, playgrounds, and in community facilities. Public employees as well as homeowners should be trained. Public employees should ensure lead-safe facility maintenance and custodial care. Homeowners often do work in their own homes. Contractors, supervisors, project designers/planners, and workers must be certified and/or licensed to conduct lead-related jobs.Slide 13. All States/Tribes have specific lead abatement worker and contractor certification/licensing requirements. Check to see what requirements you must meet for certification/licensing in your State. Some community and tenant organizations may have individuals trained to reduce lead hazards in homes, playgrounds, and in community facilities. Public employees as well as homeowners should be trained. Public employees should ensure lead-safe facility maintenance and custodial care. Homeowners often do work in their own homes. Contractors, supervisors, project designers/planners, and workers must be certified and/or licensed to conduct lead-related jobs.

14. How Will Lead Hazards Be Reduced? Title X provides a detailed plan for reducing lead hazards Standards developed by EPA, HUD, and OSHA Public education Pre-renovation notification Notification and Disclosure Rule Certification requirements Slide 14. Discuss the importance of Title X and each topic on the slide. Remember, EPA and many States have rules which require training and certification/licensing for lead workers. Information must be provided to people who buy or rent homes or apartments built before 1978. Renovation and remodeling contractors must provide a lead information pamphlet before starting a renovation/remodeling job in housing built before 1978.Slide 14. Discuss the importance of Title X and each topic on the slide. Remember, EPA and many States have rules which require training and certification/licensing for lead workers. Information must be provided to people who buy or rent homes or apartments built before 1978. Renovation and remodeling contractors must provide a lead information pamphlet before starting a renovation/remodeling job in housing built before 1978.

15. Title X: Two-Step Plan for Reducing Lead Hazards Evaluate lead hazards Which homes take priority? Who might get poisoned? How can lead hazards be minimized? Reduce lead hazards Abatement vs. interim controls Slide 15. Tell students that evaluating lead hazards will lead to several important questions and answers - Which homes need to be taken care of first? - Who in the home might get poisoned? - What actions (hazard controls) will reduce LBP hazards? Refer students to Chapter 4 for additional information. Discuss how LBP hazards can be reduced via abatement and/or use of interim controls. Slide 15. Tell students that evaluating lead hazards will lead to several important questions and answers - Which homes need to be taken care of first? - Who in the home might get poisoned? - What actions (hazard controls) will reduce LBP hazards? Refer students to Chapter 4 for additional information. Discuss how LBP hazards can be reduced via abatement and/or use of interim controls.

16. Abatement ... � is a set of actions that permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards Replacement Removal Enclosure and encapsulation Cleanup of lead dust Removal or permanent covering of lead-contaminated soil Site preparation and cleanup Waste disposal Final inspections and clearance testing Slide 16. Make sure students understand the definition of abatement. Discuss replacement, removal, enclosure, and encapsulation as abatement strategies which are also referred to as abatement activities. Remind them that the next chapters cover abatement project issues in much more detail.Slide 16. Make sure students understand the definition of abatement. Discuss replacement, removal, enclosure, and encapsulation as abatement strategies which are also referred to as abatement activities. Remind them that the next chapters cover abatement project issues in much more detail.

17. Interim Controls ... . . . are actions that reduce a lead hazard temporarily Education programs Special cleaning methods Repairs, repainting, and maintenance Slide 17. Make sure students understand the difference between interim controls and abatement. Discuss each interim control referred to in this slide.PICTURE SLIDE TO FOLLOW: Slide 18 Slide 17. Make sure students understand the difference between interim controls and abatement. Discuss each interim control referred to in this slide.

18. Slide 18. Instructor and trainees. You can emphasize how important education is. No one should do any interim controls without special training. Building occupants may need lead awareness training so they know the location of lead-based paint in their building and what they should and should not do to be LBP-safe. Slide 18. Instructor and trainees. You can emphasize how important education is. No one should do any interim controls without special training. Building occupants may need lead awareness training so they know the location of lead-based paint in their building and what they should and should not do to be LBP-safe.

19. Interim Control Plan for a House These actions can reduce leadexposure in a home Do a special cleaning Do small repairs to windows to reduce lead dust Wet scrape edges and loose paint Wash entire house with cleaning solution again Have clearance dust wipe testing done by a certified inspector or risk assessor Repaint wet-scraped surfaces with non-lead-based paint Slide 19. Make sure students know that before beginning a procedure such as this, the work area must be contained properly. Signs and barrier tape should be set up to keep non-workers out of the area. Appropriate PPE should be worn until the worker is ready to repaint the area.Slide 19. Make sure students know that before beginning a procedure such as this, the work area must be contained properly. Signs and barrier tape should be set up to keep non-workers out of the area. Appropriate PPE should be worn until the worker is ready to repaint the area.

20. In-Place Management Needed whenever interim controls are used and lead-based painted surfaces remain Can help prevent lead poisoning Slide 20. Discuss the importance of in-place management. The next slide discusses each of the components of an in-place management program that may be discussed in greater detail.Slide 20. Discuss the importance of in-place management. The next slide discusses each of the components of an in-place management program that may be discussed in greater detail.

21. In-place management should include: Slide 21. Discuss the main points of each of components of a good lead-based paint in-place management program. Distinguish the education program for workers from that for buildings occupants. Training refers to safe work practices training for the custodians and maintenance workers. Refer students to page 5-15 in their notebook for more information on each of these items.Slide 21. Discuss the main points of each of components of a good lead-based paint in-place management program. Distinguish the education program for workers from that for buildings occupants. Training refers to safe work practices training for the custodians and maintenance workers. Refer students to page 5-15 in their notebook for more information on each of these items.

22. Holistic Approach to Lead Hazard Control Lead work should always be part of the maintenance approach Long term maintenance issues should be considered Slide 22. Discuss the holistic approach. Always consider and use appropriate measures to control lead-hazards when LBP is known or suspected to be present. The logic of the issues listed on page 5-16 should be discussed with the students.Slide 22. Discuss the holistic approach. Always consider and use appropriate measures to control lead-hazards when LBP is known or suspected to be present. The logic of the issues listed on page 5-16 should be discussed with the students.

23. Special Cleaning Methods Should be used when working with lead-based painted surfaces Can be used alone to control lead dust Must be used with abatement methods Should be used with interim control methods Two methods work well HEPA vacuums All-purpose cleaners or lead-specific cleaners Slide 23. Inform students that interim controls for a home should include special cleaning with HEPA vacuums and lead cleaners/all-purpose cleaners. Give examples of interim controls in homes where special cleaning should be used. For example: small repairs to windows, repair of loose paint, surfaces [walls, floors, cabinets (inside and out), window sills, window troughs, counter tops, etc.] in areas containing LBP. Note that such homes will still need to be monitored regularly for LBP hazards because the lead source still remains.Slide 23. Inform students that interim controls for a home should include special cleaning with HEPA vacuums and lead cleaners/all-purpose cleaners. Give examples of interim controls in homes where special cleaning should be used. For example: small repairs to windows, repair of loose paint, surfaces [walls, floors, cabinets (inside and out), window sills, window troughs, counter tops, etc.] in areas containing LBP. Note that such homes will still need to be monitored regularly for LBP hazards because the lead source still remains.

24. Use of HEPA Vacuums Lightly mist area with water to minimize dust levels Move slowly Vacuum all surfaces Use special attachments Maintain the vacuum in good condition Slide 24. Discuss the use and maintenance of a HEPA vacuum. Make sure the students understand why these actions are recommended. If a HEPA vacuum is available, use it to illustrate the various parts of the system. Discuss the filter system and how it works. PICTURE SLIDE(S) TO FOLLOW: Slides 25 & 26Slide 24. Discuss the use and maintenance of a HEPA vacuum. Make sure the students understand why these actions are recommended. If a HEPA vacuum is available, use it to illustrate the various parts of the system. Discuss the filter system and how it works. PICTURE SLIDE(S) TO FOLLOW: Slides 25 & 26

25. Slide 25. Worker using the HEPA vacuum on the floor and baseboard. Slide 25. Worker using the HEPA vacuum on the floor and baseboard.

26. Slide 26. Worker using the HEPA vacuum equipped with a special attachment to vacuum a window sill.Slide 26. Worker using the HEPA vacuum equipped with a special attachment to vacuum a window sill.

27. Wet Cleaning Some detergents contain TSP (trisodium phosphate) Other special cleaners Slide 27. Discuss special lead cleaners. Note that the use of TSP is not allowed in some States. Advise students to find out if TSP use is legal in their area. If a surface will be damaged by lead cleaners, a tack cloth should be used instead to pick up lead dust. PICTURE SLIDE(S) TO FOLLOW: Slides 28 & 29Slide 27. Discuss special lead cleaners. Note that the use of TSP is not allowed in some States. Advise students to find out if TSP use is legal in their area. If a surface will be damaged by lead cleaners, a tack cloth should be used instead to pick up lead dust. PICTURE SLIDE(S) TO FOLLOW: Slides 28 & 29

28. Slide 28. Picture of worker cleaning. Emphasize frequent rinsing and changing water in buckets. Slide 28. Picture of worker cleaning. Emphasize frequent rinsing and changing water in buckets.

29. Slide 29. Picture of worker cleaning. Emphasize frequent rinsing and changing water in buckets. Slide 29. Picture of worker cleaning. Emphasize frequent rinsing and changing water in buckets.

30. The Four-Step System Step 1: Spray or pour on the cleaning solution Step 2: Wash surfaces with cleaning solution Step 3: Squeeze out dirty rag or mop head Step 4: Rinse the surfaces Slide 30. Discuss the four-step system. Review key facts at the end of this Chapter. NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: The cleaning techniques in this Chapter should be demonstrated to and then conducted by the students during a cleanup workshop. Slide 30. Discuss the four-step system. Review key facts at the end of this Chapter. NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: The cleaning techniques in this Chapter should be demonstrated to and then conducted by the students during a cleanup workshop.