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Lead Safety
In Construction
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Session ObjectivesYou will be able to understand:
Lead hazards, exposure, and control
Respiratory protection Medical surveillance
Information about chelating agents
Engineering controls and work practicesAccess to records and OSHA lead standard
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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
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Health Hazards of LeadAnxiety, headache, tiredness, or insomnia
Loss of appetite and stomach pain
Numbness, pain, weakness, or twitching inyour muscles
Reduced sex drive, sterility, and birthdefects
Kidney damage
Permanent brain and nerve damage
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Effects of Lead on Children Children are very
susceptible to theeffects of lead
Small amounts of leadcan harm them
It is important not totake lead dust home
on your clothing
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Permissible Exposure Limit No safe amount of lead
OSHA says you cannot be exposed to lead
limits of more than 50 micrograms per cubicmeter of air
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How Lead Enters the Body Inhaling lead spray
paint or lead dust
Inhaling lead fumesfrom welding orburning lead paint
Swallowing lead dustwhen eating, drinking,
or smoking
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Workplace Lead Exposure Cutting or removing
lead pipe
Grinding orsandblasting lead painton metal structures
Using solder thatcontains lead
Bridge-painting
Remodeling buildingswith lead paint
Cleaning up demolitionsites with lead dust
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Lead ExposureThe following products used or items found on
this worksite contain lead:
[List products or items here]
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Lead Exposure (cont.)You may be exposed to lead at this jobsite in
the following activities or locations:
[Describe or list specific jobs or activitieswhere employees are or may be exposed to
lead at your worksite]
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Personal Protective
Equipment Coveralls
Gloves
Hat Work shoes or shoe
covers
Face shield or goggles
Respirator
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Respirators Respirator may be
required
You will be providedwith a respirator of thefollowing type:
[List respirators used
here]
Image Credit: State of WA-WISHA Services
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Respirators Worn when lead in the
air is above the PEL
Must be properly fitted
Medical evaluationrequired before use
Training requiredbefore use
Image Credit: State of WA-WISHA Services
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PPE Cleaning and Disposal Remove dust with a
HEPA vacuum
Do not remove lead by
blowing or shaking
Dispose ofcontaminated clothingproperly
Use labeled disposaland laundry containers
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Restricted Work Areas Restricted area
Signs posted
Respirators required
Showers, changingrooms, andlunchrooms
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Any Questions?Any questions about
lead hazards,exposure, and control?
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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 beforestarting job
Symptoms arereported
Medical advice
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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
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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
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Work Practices Dont eat, drink, or
smoke near lead
Wash before eating,smoking, or applyingcosmetics
Dont wear lead-contaminated clothing
home Store work clothes
separately frompersonal clothes
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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
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Control Lead Exposure Stay out of restricted areas
Obey warning signs
Use ventilation systems
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Ventilation Mechanical system
used with enclosures
Local portable system
Shrouded power tools
Measurements takenevery 3 months
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Air Monitoring Required if there are indications of lead
Performed every 3 months if above the PEL
Performed every 6 months if above theaction level
Required if there are changes in theworkplace
Results provided to employees
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Access to Records and
RegulationsYou have the right to see:
Any of your medical records related to lead
Results of air sampling for leadA copy of OSHAs lead in construction
standard
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Any Questions?Any questions on
medical surveillance,chelating agents,
engineering controls,work practices, oraccess to medicalrecords?
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Summary Learn job tasks that risk lead exposure
Know symptoms of lead exposure
Use ventilation
Wear respirator
Follow hygiene practices