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    The document discusses lead safety in construction. It covers lead hazards and exposure, personal protective equipment, engineering controls, medical monitoring, and OSHA regulations. The document aims to educate workers on protecting themselves from lead exposure.

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    Lead Safety in Construction

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    alimarhoon
    The document discusses lead safety in construction. It covers lead hazards and exposure, personal protective equipment, engineering controls, medical monitoring, and OSHA regulations. The document aims to educate workers on protecting themselves from lead exposure.

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    Lead Safety

    In Construction

    Session Objectives
    You will be able to understand:
    Lead hazards, exposure, and control
    Respiratory protection
    Medical surveillance
    Information about chelating agents
    Engineering controls and work practices
    Access to records and OSHA lead standard

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Lead in the Workplace


    Lead is a leading cause of workplace illness
    Extremely high levels may cause immediate
    serious health effects
    Long-term exposure to low levels are more
    likely
    OSHA requires that employees be trained
    on how to protect against lead hazards

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Health Hazards of Lead


    Anxiety, headache, tiredness, or insomnia
    Loss of appetite and stomach pain
    Numbness, pain, weakness, or twitching in
    your muscles
    Reduced sex drive, sterility, and birth
    defects
    Kidney damage
    Permanent brain and nerve damage
    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Effects of Lead on Children


    Children are very

    susceptible to the
    effects of lead
    Small amounts of lead
    can harm them
    It is important not to
    take lead dust home on
    your clothing

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Permissible Exposure Limit


    No safe amount of lead
    OSHA says you cannot be exposed to lead

    limits of more than 50 micrograms per cubic


    meter of air

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    How Lead Enters the Body


    Inhaling lead spray

    paint or lead dust


    Inhaling lead fumes
    from welding or
    burning lead paint
    Swallowing lead dust
    when eating, drinking,
    or smoking

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Workplace Lead Exposure


    Cutting or removing lead

    pipe
    Grinding or sandblasting
    lead paint on metal
    structures
    Using solder that
    contains lead
    Bridge-painting
    Remodeling buildings
    with lead paint
    Cleaning up demolition
    sites with lead dust

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Lead Exposure
    The following products used or items found on
    this worksite contain lead:
    [List products or items here]

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Lead Exposure (cont.)


    You may be exposed to lead at this jobsite in
    the following activities or locations:
    [Describe or list specific jobs or activities
    where employees are or may be exposed to
    lead at your worksite]

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Personal Protective
    Equipment
    Coveralls
    Gloves
    Hat
    Work shoes or shoe

    covers
    Face shield or goggles
    Respirator

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Respirators
    Respirator may be

    required
    You will be provided
    with a respirator of the
    following type:
    [List respirators used
    here]

    Image Credit: State of WA-WISHA Services

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Respirators
    Worn when lead in the
    air is above the PEL
    Must be properly fitted
    Medical evaluation
    required before use
    Training required
    before use

    Image Credit: State of WA-WISHA Services

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    PPE Cleaning and Disposal


    Remove dust with a

    HEPA vacuum
    Do not remove lead by
    blowing or shaking
    Dispose of
    contaminated clothing
    properly
    Use labeled disposal
    and laundry containers

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Restricted Work Areas


    Restricted area
    Signs posted
    Respirators required
    Showers, changing
    rooms, and
    lunchrooms

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Any Questions?
    Any questions about

    lead hazards,
    exposure, and control?

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Medical Monitoring
    Blood tests if exposed

    above the action level


    Medical exam if lead in
    blood exceeds 40 g/dl
    Routine blood tests
    Medical exam before
    starting job
    Symptoms are
    reported
    Medical advice

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Medical Removal
    Blood levels above 50 g
    Unable to bring exposure levels down
    Increased risk of health impairment
    Keep pay, seniority, and benefits
    Blood tested monthly
    Return to job when blood levels reduced

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Chelation Therapy
    Drug therapy that reduces blood lead levels
    May cause side effects
    Permitted under a doctors supervision
    Prohibited to routinely lower blood levels
    without symptoms

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Work Practices
    Dont eat, drink, or

    smoke near lead


    Wash before eating,
    smoking, or applying
    cosmetics
    Dont wear leadcontaminated clothing
    home
    Store work clothes
    separately from
    personal clothes
    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Work Practices (cont.)


    Always wear your respirator
    Use water when sanding, grinding, or

    cutting objects that contain lead


    Remove lead dust with a HEPA vacuum

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Control Lead Exposure


    Stay out of restricted areas
    Obey warning signs
    Use ventilation systems

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Ventilation
    Mechanical system

    used with enclosures


    Local portable system
    Shrouded power tools
    Measurements taken
    every 3 months

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Air Monitoring
    Required if there are indications of lead
    Performed every 3 months if above the PEL
    Performed every 6 months if above the
    action level
    Required if there are changes in the
    workplace
    Results provided to employees

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Access to Records and


    Regulations

    You have the right to see:


    Any of your medical records related to lead
    Results of air sampling for lead
    A copy of OSHAs lead in construction
    standard

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Any Questions?
    Any questions on

    medical surveillance,
    chelating agents,
    engineering controls,
    work practices, or
    access to medical
    records?

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

    Summary
    Learn job tasks that risk lead exposure
    Know symptoms of lead exposure
    Use ventilation
    Wear respirator
    Follow hygiene practices

    Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0512

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