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UF Lead Policy Review

UF Lead Policy Review. The Basics. Lead is a poison Blood Neurological effects Systemic effects Death More severe effects on kids Increased effects on pregnant women Blood Tests Adults 40 ug/dl Kids 10 ug/dl Air Monitoring 50 ug/m 3. Policy Requirements.

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UF Lead Policy Review

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  1. UF Lead Policy Review

  2. The Basics • Lead is a poison • Blood • Neurological effects • Systemic effects • Death • More severe effects on kids • Increased effects on pregnant women • Blood Tests • Adults 40 ug/dl • Kids 10 ug/dl • Air Monitoring • 50 ug/m3

  3. Policy Requirements • If you are doing work that impacts a painted surface in a building constructed in 1978 or earlier, • Paint must be sampled and analyzed for lead • Definition of lead paint: • OSHA Any detectable amount • EPA 1.0 mg/cm2; 5,000 ppm; 0.5% by weight • CPSC 90 ppm

  4. If lead is found, • Follow lead safe work practices (isolate work area, control dust, drop cloths, thorough clean-up, HEPA vacuum, wash your hands • Respirators (?), eye protection, gloves • Air monitoring • If high concentration of lead identified, • Work done by abatement contractor under negative pressure enclosure • Final clearance samples

  5. What personal protective equipment is needed? coveralls work shoes gloves respirator 16

  6. Work Practices to Reduce Lead Exposure There are several ways you can reduce your lead exposure: Always wear your respirator in the areas where it is required, Don’t eat, drink or smoke in the area where there is lead, When you take a break, wash your hands before eating, drinking or smoking. 22

  7. More work practices to reduce lead exposure Don’t remove dust by blowing down or shaking out your clothing. Take a shower or wash your hands and face at the end of the shift when required. 24

  8. What are some other work practices? Don’t dry sweep or blow down dust containing lead, Use a high-efficiency vacuum to clean up lead dust. Use water when grinding, sanding or cutting objects containing lead, 25

  9. Other methods of controlling lead dust Natural or exhaust ventilation can reduce lead levels in buildings or confined areas. or Exhaust fan Some grinders and sanders have exhaust ventilation attached. 26

  10. RRP Rule • Lead Renovation, Repair, Painting Rule • EPA ($37,500 fine per violation per day) • Any child occupied facility or home (< 6 years of age) constructed 1978 or earlier • Not just on campus • Identify lead, lead safe work practices, cleaning verification • Training

  11. PCBs in Caulking • Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) • EPA TSCA Regulations • Caulking installed in 1978 or earlier • Around windows, doors • Between building segments • Behind wall mounted A/C units, etc. • Must be sampled and analyzed for PCBs • If it contains greater than 50 ppm, it is considered hazardous waste and must be removed and disposed of properly.

  12. PCB Caulking Examples

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