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Posted Date: 2003-03-04T05:00Z

U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Addressing
Lead­
Based
Paint
Hazards
During
Renovation,

Remodeling,
and
Rehabilitation
in
Federally
Owned
and
Assisted
Housing
1
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Introduction
and
Welcome
2
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Introduction
Overview

Introductions

Meeting
facility
and
logistics

Course
objective

Course
manual

Course
agenda
3
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Course
Objectives

Minimize
creation
and
dispersal
of
lead­
contaminated
dust
and
debris
during
 
Renovation
and
Remodeling
 
Rehabilitation
 
Maintenance

Protect
residents,
especially
children,
from
exposure
to
lead­
contaminated
dust
and
debris
 
Set­
up
and
Containment
 
Safe
Work
Practices
 
Clean­
up
and
Clearance
4
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
This
Course...

Is
one
of
several
courses
that
will
enable
you
to
perform
R&
R
work
in
federally­
funded
housing

Is
not
an
abatement
course

Satisfies
general
lead
training
requirements
of
HUD
 
Provides
an
introduction
to
the
OSHA
lead
in
construction
standard
 
Comprehensive
treatment
of
OSHA
requirements
requires
additional
training

May
not
satisfy
state
and
local
training
requirements
5
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Training
Manual
Overview

Five
modules

Interactive
exercises

Appendices

Lead
Paint
Safety
Field
Guide
6
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Course
Agenda
7
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
1
Why
Should
I
Be
Concerned
About
Lead­
Contaminated
Dust?
1­
1
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
1
Overview

Exercise

Why
is
lead­
contaminated
dust
a
problem?


Health
risks
and
effects
of
lead?


What
is
lead­
based
paint?


How
many
homes
contain
lead­
based
paint?


What
is
the
government
doing
about
leadbased
paint?


Summary
1­
2
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Why
Are
Dust
and
Debris
a
Problem?


Dust
and
debris
can
contain
lead

Lead­
contaminated
dust
and
debris
are
poisonous

Small
amounts
of
lead­
contaminated
dust
can
poison
children
and
adults
 
Children
swallow
it
during
ordinary
play
activities
 
Adults
swallow
or
breathe
it
during
work
activities

Workers
can
bring
lead­
contaminated
dust
home
and
poison
their
families
1­
3
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Complete
Module
One
Exercise
1­
4
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Health
Risks
of
Lead

Very
hazardous
to
children
 
Reading
and
learning
difficulties
 
Behavioral
problems
 
Difficulty
paying
attention
and
hyperactivity
 
May
result
in
seizures,
coma,
and
death

Hazardous
to
pregnant
women
 
Damage
to
fetus

Also
hazardous
to
workers
and
other
adults
 
Loss
of
sex
drive
 
Physical
fatigue
1­
5
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Lead
Poisoning

Lead
poisoning
does
not
always
have
obvious
symptoms
 
Symptoms
are
easily
misdiagnosed,
thus
delaying
effective
treatment
and
increasing
likelihood
of
permanent
physical
and
mental
damage
 
The
primary
way
to
determine
lead
poisoning
is
to
take
a
blood
lead
level
test.
1­
6
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
What
Is
Lead­
Based
Paint?


Lead­
based
paint
is
 
Any
paint
or
surface
coating
that
contains
at
least
0.5%

lead
or
5,000
ppm
by
dry
weight
or
1.0
mg/
cm2
 
Some
states
regulate
paint
with
different
concentrations
of
lead

Why
was
lead
used
in
paint?

 
Primary
pigment
 
Added
color
 
Durability
and
corrosion
control
 
Drying
agent
1­
7
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
How
Widespread
is
Lead
in
Housing?

Year
House
Was
Built
Percent
of
Houses
with
Lead­
Based
Paint
Before
1940
87
percent
1940­
1959
69
percent
1960­
1978
All
Housing
24
percent
40
percent
1­
8
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
What
Is
Being
Done
About
Lead?


Lead­
based
paint
was
banned
from
residential
use
in
1978

Programs
affecting
renovation,
remodeling,
and
rehabilitation
 
EPA:
Contractors
distribute
lead
pamphlet
before
renovation
 
HUD:
Grants
for
Lead
Hazard
Control
in
private
low­
income
housing;

Lead
Safe
Housing
Rule
for
Federally
owned
or
assisted
housing
 
HUD
and
EPA:
Disclosure
before
lease
or
sale
 
OSHA:
Worker
protection
standards
for
lead
in
construction
 
CDC:
Testing
children's
blood

Education

Local
government
programs
and
regulations
1­
9
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Title
X
("
Ten")
and
Implementing
Regulations

The
Residential
Lead­
Based
Paint
Hazard
Reduction
Act
of
1992
(
Title
X
of
the
Housing
and
Community
Development
Act
of
1992)


Goals:

 
To
reduce
and
prevent
childhood
lead
poisoning
 
To
ensure
that
LBP
hazards
are
integrated
into
government
housing
policies
 
Encourage
promising
and
cost­
effective
methods
of
hazard
reduction
 
Educate
the
public
1­
10
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Title
X
­
Section
402
(
c)

Renovation
and
Remodeling

Requires
EPA
to:

 
Develop
guidelines
for
the
conduct
of
renovation
and
remodeling
activities
which
may
create
a
risk
of
exposure
to
dangerous
levels
of
lead
 
Study
the
extent
to
which
people
engaged
in
renovation
and
remodeling
activities
are
exposed
to
lead,
or
disturb
lead
and
create
a
lead­
based
paint
hazard
 
Revise
lead­
based
paint
activities
regulations
to
apply
them
to
renovation
and
remodeling
activities
that
create
a
lead­
based
paint
hazard
1­
11
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
EPA
Training
and
Certification
(
Sections
402/
404)


Individuals
performing
specified
lead­
based
paint
activities
must
be
trained
in
EPA
or
State
accredited
training
programs
and
certified.
EPA
certifies
the
following
disciplines:


Inspector
 
Risk
Assessor
 
Project
Designer
 
Abatement
Worker
 
Abatement
Supervisor
1­
12
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Title
X
­
Section
406(
b)


Lead
hazard
information
pamphlet
 
800­
424­
LEAD
 
www.
epa.
gov/
lead
 
www.
hud.
gov/
offices/
lead

Renovation
of
pre­
1978
housing:

Renovators,
multi­
family
housing
owners,
managers
receiving
compensation
shall
provide
the
lead
hazard
control
pamphlet
to
the
owner
and/
or
occupant
prior
to
such
activity.
1­
13
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Title
X
­
Section
406(
b)
(
cont.)


No
more
than
60
days
before
the
start
of
the
activity;
at
least
7
days
if
sending
by
certified
mail

Written
acknowledgement;
records
retention
for
3
years

Covers
work
in
the
dwelling
unit,
common
areas

Exemptions:
repairs
of
areas
less
than
or
equal
to
2
ft2
,
emergency
renovations
or
written
documentation
of
no
LBP
via
certified
inspector
1­
14
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Title
X
­
Section
1018

The
HUD/
EPA
Disclosure
Rule
requires:

 
"
Protect
Your
Family
from
Lead
in
Your
Home"
pamphlet
be
given
to
people
before
they
lease
or
buy
pre­
1978
housing
 
Renovators
give
this
same
pamphlet
before
starting
work
 
Sellers
or
landlords
disclose
information
about
any
known
lead­
based
paint
or
lead­
based
paint
hazards
before
selling
or
renting
a
home.

 
Buyers
have
up
to
10
days
to
check
for
lead
hazards
1­
15
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
HUD's
Lead
Safe
Housing
Rule

Pre­
1978
housing
receiving
HUD
or
other
Federal
assistance

Pre­
1978
Federally
owned
housing
being
sold

Required
activities
vary
by
type
of
assistance
1­
16
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
HUD's
Lead
Safe
Housing
Rule:
Interim
Controls

Training
requirements
for
personnel

Includes
occupant
protection
and
clearance

Activities
include:

 
Paint
stabilization
 
Friction
or
impact
surfaces
 
Chewable
surfaces
 
Dust­
lead
hazard
control
 
Soil­
lead
hazard
control
1­
17
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
HUD's
Lead
Safe
Housing
Rule:
Safe
Work
Practices

Included
in:

 
Ongoing
LBP
Maintenance
 
Paint
stabilization
 
Rehabilitation
 
Standard
treatments

Prohibited
methods

Occupant
protection
and
worksite
preparation

Specialized
cleaning

De
minimis
levels
(
24
CFR
35.1350)
1­
18
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
HUD's
Lead
Safe
Housing
Rule:
Clearance
Examination

Visual
Assessment

Dust
sampling
 
Interim
Dust
Lead
standards
 
Will
be
changed
to
EPA's
standards
when
effective

Certified,
or
trained
and
supervised
personnel
1­
19
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
HUD's
Lead
Safe
Housing
Rule:
Dust
Lead
Standards
HUD
uses
these
clearance
standards:


Floors
40
µ
g/
ft2

Interior
window
sills
250
µ
g/
ft2

Window
troughs
400
µ
g/
ft2
Need
to
clean
carefully
to
meet
these
standards.

1­
20
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Know
The
HUD
Rule!

You
may
obtain
a
copy
of
the
regulation
from
NLIC
at
(
1­
800­
424­
LEAD)
to
ensure
an
understanding
of
the
requirements.
1­
21
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
HUD's
Lead
Hazard
Control
Grant
Program

Targeted
to
private
homes
owned
or
occupied
by
low­
income
families

Since
1993,
the
program
has:

 
Provided
177
grants
totaling
$
552
million
to
112
State
and
local
governments
in
35
states
and
DC
 
Educated
families
on
how
to
eliminate
or
reduce
children's
lead
exposure.
1­
22
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Occupational
Health
and
Safety
Administration
(
OSHA)
Lead
Regulations

29
CFR
1926.62
Lead
in
Construction

29
CFR
1926.59
Hazard
Communication
for
Construction

29
CFR
1910.1200
Hazard
Communication
for
General
Industry

Other
Construction
Safety
Standards
1­
23
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
OSHA
Lead
in
Construction
Standard
Requirements
are
exposure­
based
and
taskbased
The
regulation
covers:


Demolishing
or
salvaging
structures
where
lead
or
materials
containing
lead
are
present

Removing,
encapsulating
or
enclosing
materials
containing
lead
1­
24
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Construction
Standard:

Scope

New
construction,
altering,
repairing,
or
renovating
structures
or
substrates
(
or
portions
of
them)
that
contain
lead
or
materials
containing
lead

Installing
products
containing
lead

Contamination
or
emergency
clean­
up
1­
25
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Construction
Standard:

Scope
(
cont.)


Transporting,
disposing,
storing
or
containing
lead
or
materials
containing
lead
where
construction
activities
are
performed;


Maintenance
operations
associated
with
the
activities
mentioned
above
1­
26
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Construction
Standard:

Key
Concepts

Competent
Person

Exposure
Assessment

Action
Level:
30
µ
g/
m
³
of
lead
in
air

Permissible
Exposure
Limit
(
PEL):

50
µ
g/
m
³
of
lead
in
air
1­
27
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Employer
Requirements:

Action
Level
and
PEL
 
At
or
Above
the
Action
Level
°
Training
&
Medical
Surveillance
Required
 
Above
the
PEL,
or
for
"
Trigger
Tasks"

If
employees
exposed
above
PEL,
or
do
Group
1,
2
or
3
work
until
exposure
assessment
is
completed,
the
employer
must
provide:

°
Housekeeping
°
Respiratory
Protection,
Protective
Clothing/
Equip.

°
Hygiene
Facilities
(
showers,
if
feasible)

°
Medical
Surveillance
(
blood
tests
reviewed
by
doctor)

°
Medical
Removal
(
if
blood
lead
level
too
high)

°
Employee
Information
and
Training
1­
28
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Construction
Standard:

Additional
Provisions

Compliance
plan

Signs
for
work
above
the
PEL

Record
keeping

Monitoring
observation
1­
29
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Additional
OSHA
Regulations
1­
30

Respiratory
Protection:

29
CFR
1910.134

Personal
Protective
Equipment:

29
CFR
1910.132

Sanitation:
29
CFR
1926.27

Other
construction
safety
standards
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Lead
Information
Resources

EPA
­
<
www.
epa.
gov/
lead>


HUD
Lead
Web
site
­
<
www.
hud.
gov/
offices/
lead>


OSHA
­
<
www.
osha.
gov>


National
Lead
Information
Center
 
Copies
of
the
regulation
 
1­
800­
424­
LEAD

Lead
professionals
listing
 
<
www.
leadlisting.
org>
1­
31
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
Summary

Now
you
know
 
Why
we
are
concerned
with
lead­
contaminated
dust
 
The
health
risks
of
lead
to
children
and
adults
 
The
regulations
that
affect
lead­
based
paint
1­
32
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
2
Talking
to
Clients
and
Planning
Work
2­
1
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
2
Overview

At
the
end
of
this
module,
you
will
be
able
to
answer
the
following
questions:

 
Do
I
need
to
use
lead
safe
work
practices?

 
How
can
I
communicate
information
about
the
associated
planning,
cost,
and
time
demands
to
the
residents?

 
Should
the
paint
be
tested
before
starting
work?
2­
2
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
What
are
Your
Supervisor's
or
Agency's
Responsibilities?

Under
federal
law,
if
disturbing
more
than
2
sq.
ft.
of
painted
surfaces
in
pre­
1978
housing,
you
MUST:

 
Give
residents
copies
of
the
pamphlet
Protect
Your
Family
From
Lead
In
Your
Home
(
see
attachments)

 
Get
confirmation
that
residents
received
the
pamphlet
 
Keep
confirmation
records
for
three
years

See
The
Lead
Pre­
Renovation
Education
Rule
(
40
CFR
Part
745)
or
Lead­
Based
Paint
Poisoning
Prevention
In
Certain
Residential
Structures
(
24
CFR
Part
35)
for
confirmation
forms
and
guidance
(
see
attachments)
2­
3
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Talking
About
Your
Skills

Why
are
you
using
lead­
safe
work
practices?

 
Keep
the
house
safe
 
Protect
health
of
children
and
pregnant
women
 
Good
professionalism

Why
are
you
qualified
to
conduct
these
activities?

 
Completed
this
course
 
Use
lead­
safe
tools
and
supplies
 
Experience
with
lead­
safe
work
practices
2­
4
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Discussing
the
Work
Plan

Discussing
the
work
plan
with
residents
 
Coordinate
with
program
administrators
and
supervisors
 
What
lead
safe
work
practices
are
planned?

 
How
will
this
work
affect
the
residents'
use
of
the
house?

 
How
will
you
protect
the
residents'
possessions
from
lead
dust
contamination?

 
What
activities
will
you
expect
the
residents
to
perform
before
you
begin
your
work?
2­
5
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Why
Evaluate
the
Job
for
Lead?


Reduce
your
potential
liability
from
lead
dust

Incorporate
lead
activities
into
your
work
schedule

Use
lead­
safe
work
practices

Have
the
right
materials
and
equipment

Include
the
cost
of
lead­
safe
work
practices

Discuss
occupant
protection
with
residents

OSHA
regulations
require
employers
to
determine
if
employees
will
be
exposed
2­
6
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Evaluating
the
Property

Was
the
residential
building
constructed
before
1978?

 
If
yes,
take
proper
action
and
use
lead­
safe
work
practices
 
If
no,
you
do
not
have
to
worry
about
lead
dust.


Has
the
paint
been
tested
for
lead?

 
If
yes,
collect
documentation
of
what
and
where
2­
7
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Evaluating
the
Work

Will
this
job:

 
Disturb
painted
surfaces?

 
Otherwise
create
or
disturb
lead
dust?


If
yes,
take
proper
precautions:

 
Pre­
cleaning
 
Set­
up
 
Work
practices
 
Clean
up
 
Clearance

Will
this
job
create
high
levels
of
dust?
2­
8
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Scheduling
Work

How
will
I
schedule
lead­
safe
work
practices?

 
Minimize
hassle
to
residents
 
Limit
the
size
of
the
work
area
 
Minimize
labor
costs

Take
high
dust
jobs
into
account
2­
9
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
How
Will
Lead
Affect
the
Job?


How
much
extra
time
will
the
lead­
safe
work
practices
take?

 
Talking
with
client
 
Set­
up
 
Work
 
Clean
up

What
elements
of
the
job
can
increase
costs?

 
Labor
 
Supplies
(
see
checklist
in
Module
4)
2­
10
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
3
Setting
Up
Your
Workspace
to
Contain
Lead
Dust
3­
1
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
3
Overview

What
is
containment?


High
Dust
Activities
 
Hand
scraping
large
areas
 
Demolition
3­
2
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
What
Is
Containment?


Keeping
lead­
contaminated
dust
in
the
work
area

Benefits
of
containment
 
Protects
residents
and
workers
 
Easier
clean­
up
at
the
end
of
the
job
 
More
likely
to
pass
clearance

Not
required
for
working
on
areas
below
de
minimis
levels
3­
3
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Current
Interior
Set­
Up
Practices
Spread
Lead­
Contaminated
Dust

Reusable
drop
cloth

Furniture
in
the
room

Open
doors
and
windows

Broom
or
shop
vacuum
Do
not
use
on
jobs
where
lead
is
present!

3­
4
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Overview
of
Interior
Set­
Up
Steps

Step
1:
Limit
access

Step
2:
Cover
belongings
that
cannot
be
moved
out

Step
3:
Cover
floors

Step
4:
Close
windows,
doors,
and
HVAC
system

Special
consideration
for
high
dust
jobs

Not
needed
for
jobs
below
HUD's
de
minimis
levels
of
areas
to
be
disturbed
3­
5
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Job
Set­
Up
Toolkit
3­
6
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Interior
Set­
Up
Step
1:

Limit
Access

Instruct
residents
to
stay
away
from
work
area

Do
not
allow
young
children
(
under
6
years)
or
pets
near
work
area

Place
a
barrier
or
tape
across
entrances
 
Do
not
allow
eating,

drinking,
or
smoking
in
the
work
area
3­
7
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Interior
Set­
Up
Step
2:

Cover
Belongings
Cover
furniture
and
objects
in
protective
sheeting
 
Furniture
 
Carpet
 
Lamps,
pictures,
and
other
fixtures
3­
8
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Interior
Set­
Up
Step
3:

Cover
Floors

Cover
floors
with
protective
sheeting
 
At
least
five
feet
on
all
sides
of
work
area
 
2nd
smaller
layer
if
using
chemical
strippers
 
Place
a
tack
pad
at
edge
of
protective
sheeting,
lay
protective
sheeting
on
frequently
used
walking
paths
to
outdoors
and
bathrooms
5'

5'
3­
9
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Interior
Set­
Up
Step
4:

Close
Windows,
Doors,
HVAC

Close
and
seal
windows
and
doors

Close
and
seal
HVAC
vents
3­
10
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Special
Considerations
for
Interior
High
Dust
Jobs

Remove
furniture,

fixtures
and
belongings
from
work
area

Cover
door
openings
with
2
layers
of
protective
sheeting
to
form
an
"
airlock"

Close
and
cover
HVAC
vents
3­
11
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Special
Considerations
For
Interior
High
Dust
Jobs

For
work
on
removable
objects
that
create
lots
of
dust

Select
a
room
that
can
be
easily
closed
off
 
Follow
Steps
1
through
4
for
interior
set­
up
 
Follow
the
procedures
for
high
dust
jobs

Do
the
work
off­
site
3­
12
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Current
Exterior
Set­
Up
Practices
Spread
Lead­
Contaminated
Dust

Ground
uncovered

Reusable
drop
cloth

Paint
chips

No
barriers

Windows
and
doors
open
These
practices
can
poison
children!
3­
13
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Overview
of
Exterior
Set­
up
Steps

Step
1:
Establish
work
area

Step
2:
Close
windows
and
doors
and
keep
closed

Not
needed
for
jobs
below
HUD's
de
minimis
levels
of
areas
to
be
disturbed
3­
14
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Exterior
Set­
Up
Step
1:

Establish
Work
Area

Cover
the
ground
with
protective
sheeting
 
If
space
permits,
extend
at
least
10
feet
from
work
area
 
Cover
nearby
vegetable
gardens
and
children's
play
areas

Limit
work
area
access
 
Establish
a
20
foot
perimeter
around
work
area
if
space
permits
3­
15
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Exterior
Set­
Up
Step
2:

Close
Windows
&
Doors

Close
nearby
doors
and
windows
within
20
feet
of
the
work
area
3­
16
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Complete
Module
3
Exercises
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
4
Safe
Work
Practices
4­
1
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
4
Overview

Prohibited
Practices

Safe
work
practices
to
perform
work

Tools
and
supplies
you
may
need

Basic
steps
to
protect
yourself

Control
the
spread
of
dust

Exercise

Summary
4­
2
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Typical
Lead
Dust
Creation
4­
3
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Practices
Prohibited
by
HUD
in
Federally
Owned
and
Assisted
Housing

Open
flame
burning
or
torching

Machine
sanding,
grinding,
abrasive
blasting,
or
sandblasting
without
HEPA
exhaust

Heat
gun
above
1,100
degrees
Fahrenheit

Extensive
dry
scraping
and
dry
sanding

Paint
stripping
in
a
poorly
ventilated
space
using
a
volatile
stripper
that
is
a
hazardous
substance
4­
4
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Safe
Work
Practice
Alternatives
to
HUD's
Prohibited
Practices
Prohibited
Safe


Open
flame
burning
or
torching


Wet
scraping
and
sanding,

chemical
stripping,
heat
gun
below
1,100
degrees
F


Heat
gun
on
high
(
1,100+

degrees
F)


Heat
gun
below
1,100
degrees
F


Dry
scraping
and
sanding


Wet
scraping
and
sanding


Power
sanding,
grinding,

abrasive
blasting
without
attachment
to
HEPA
vacuum


Use
of
power
tools
with
attachment
to
HEPA
vacuum
4­
5
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
More
Safe
Work
Practices

Mist
before
drilling
and
cutting
(
hand
tools
only)


Score
paint

Minimize
pounding
and
hammering
­­
pry
and
pull
instead

Mist
surroundings
4­
6
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Benefits
of
Safe
Work
Practices

Protect
your
family
by
not
bringing
dust
home
with
you

Enhance
reputation
for
knowledge
and
professionalism

Reduce
resident
exposure
to
lead

Simplify
daily
and
final
cleanup

Help
protect
workers
from
inhaling
dust

Protect
children
4­
7
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Safe
Work
Practices
Toolkit:

Tools,
Equipment,
and
Supplies

Wet/
dry
sandpaper,
sanding
sponge
(
block)


Mist
bottle,
pump
sprayer

Tape
(
painter's,
duct,
masking)


Heavy
duty
plastic
sheeting,
such
as
4­
6
mil

Chemical
stripper

Garbage
bags
and
duct
tape

Utility
knife

Heat
gun

Vacuum
with
HEPA
filter
4­
8
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Safe
Work
Practices
Toolkit:

HEPA­
Filtered
Power
Tools

Large
jobs
may
require
special
tools
 
Power
sanders,
grinders,
planers,
shavers
with
HEPA
filter
vacuum
attachment
 
These
tools
increase
productivity
4­
9
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Protect
Yourself

Workers
should
wear
 
Painter's
hat
­­
helps
keep
dust
out
of
hair
 
Disposable
or
washable
coveralls
 
Can
be
reused
if
not
ripped
 
Launder
separately
 
Disposable
N­
100­
rated
respirator
(
dusty
jobs)

 
Gloves
(
during
certain
tasks,
i.
e.
High
Dust
Jobs)


Wash
face
and
hands
frequently
 
Helps
to
reduce
hand­
to­
mouth
ingestion
of
lead
dust

OSHA
may
require
more
protection
4­
10
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Safe
Work
Practices
Toolkit:

Tools,
Equipment,
and
Supplies

Disposable
hand
towels

Pre­
moistened
disposable
wipes

Painter's
hats

Gloves

Coveralls

Disposable
booties

N­
100­
rated
disposable
respirators
where
appropriate
4­
11
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Control
the
Spread
of
Dust

When
you
leave
the
work
area
 
Remove
booties
 
HEPA
vacuum
or
wipe
shoes
­
use
tack
mat
 
Remove
coveralls
or
HEPA
vacuum
clothes

At
the
end
of
the
day,
don't
take
lead
home
to
your
family
on
your
clothes
or
in
your
car
 
HEPA
vacuum
clothes,
shoes
 
Change
your
clothes
and
dispose
or
place
in
plastic
bag
to
wash
separately
from
household
laundry
 
Wash
hands,
face
 
Shower
as
soon
as
you
get
home
4­
12
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Cleaning
During
the
Job

A
clean
work
site
reduces
the
spread
of
dust
and
paint
chips

Clean
as
you
work
 
HEPA
vacuum
horizontal
surfaces
 
Remove
debris
frequently
 
Remove
paint
chips
as
they
are
created
 
As
building
components
are
removed,
wrap
and
dispose
of
them
promptly

Clean
frequently
(
in
stages,
at
least
daily)
4­
13
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
4
Exercises

Objective
­
Exercise
A
 
Evaluate
a
scenario
 
Plan
Activities

Objective
­
Exercise
B
 
Evaluate
a
scenario
 
Identify
potential
activities
that
create
dust
 
Identify
steps
you
can
take
to
minimize
dust,
and
 
Talk
to
clients
about
the
potential
lead
dangers
from
the
work

Use
checklist
4­
14
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Summary

Class
discussion
 
List
key
safe
work
practices
and
equipment
4­
15
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
5­
1
Module
5
Clean­
Up
and
Check
Your
Work
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Module
5
Overview

What
is
effective
clean­
up?


Cleaning
tools

Interior
cleaning
techniques

Exterior
cleaning
techniques

How
to
check
your
work
and
achieve
clearance

Safe
disposal
methods
5­
2
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
What
is
Effective
Clean­
Up?


Containing
dust
during
clean­
up
to
the
area
that
will
be
cleaned

Using
proper
cleaning
techniques

Cleaning
all
surfaces,
tools
and
clothing

Checking
your
work
­
clearance
examination
 
Visual
assessment
 
Clearance
testing

Safe
and
secure
disposal
5­
3
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Clean­
Up
Toolkit

Vacuum
with
HEPA
filter

Misting
bottle
and
pump
sprayer

Mop
with
disposable
heads

Detergent

Two
buckets
or
two­
sided
bucket

Disposable
hand
towels

Heavy
duty
garbage
bags

Duct
tape

Shovel
and
rake
5­
4
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Interior
Clean­
Up
Techniques

Clean­
up
all
paint
chips
and
debris

Pick
up
protective
sheeting
 
Mist
sheeting
before
folding
 
Fold
dirty
side
inward
 
Tape
shut
to
seal
in
dirty
side

Dispose
of
protective
sheeting
at
end
of
job
5­
5
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Interior
Clean­
Up
Techniques

HEPA
Vac
work
area
from
high
to
low
 
Start
with
walls,
tops
of
doors,
window
troughs
 
HEPA
Vac
at
least
two
feet
beyond
contained
area

Wet
clean
from
high
to
low
 
Change
cloths
and
rinse
water
often
 
Clean
the
floor
last

Clearance
testing
at
end
of
job
5­
6
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Interior
Checking
Your
Work

Conduct
a
visual
inspection
after
cleaning
 
Focus
on
child
access
areas
such
as
floors,
window
troughs,

window
sills
 
Look
for
paint
chips,
dust,
debris,
and
deteriorated
paint
 
Inspect
beyond
work
area
 
Repeat
clean­
up
steps
if
necessary

Clearance
testing
at
end
of
job
ensures
property
is
now
safe
for
children
 
Required
when
work
is
above
de
minimis
levels
in
federally­
assisted
housing.

 
If
area
fails
clearance,
re­
clean
and
retest.
5­
7
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Exterior
Clean­
Up
Techniques

For
high­
dust
jobs
mist
area
to
keep
dust
down

Visually
inspect
work
area
 
Look
for
dust,
debris,
and
paint
chips
 
Focus
on
child
access
areas
such
as:

 
Window
sills
 
Bare
soil
and
ground
 
Play
areas
5­
8
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Exterior
Clean­
Up
Techniques

Pick
up
protective
sheeting
 
Collect
and
dispose
of
any
debris
or
chips
on
sheeting
 
HEPA
vacuum
sheeting
 
Clean
sheeting
until
it
passes
visual
inspection
 
Dispose
of
sheeting
properly

Visually
inspect
beyond
work
area
5­
9
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Exterior
Checking
your
Work

Visual
inspection
 
Always
conduct
a
visual
inspection
after
any
cleaning
 
Focus
on
child
access
areas
such
as
 
Bare
soil
or
ground
 
Window
sills
 
Exterior
porches
 
Play
areas
 
Inspect
beyond
work
area

Collect
and
dispose
all
paint
chips,
dust,

debris,
and
deteriorated
paint
5­
10
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
HUD
Requirements
in
Federally
Assisted
Housing

For
work
on
pre­
1978
housing
or
buildings
that
have
not
been
found
to
be
free
of
lead­
based
paint,

the
unit
must
pass
clearance
if
the
work
is
above
the
de
minimis
levels.


A
clearance
examiner
will:

 
Conduct
visual
inspection
of
the
work
area
or
unit
 
Interior
and
exterior
 
Take
dust
samples
from
 
Floors
 
Windows
 
Provide
a
written
report
with
results
 
Be
certified
or
have
work
approved
by
a
certified
inspector
or
risk
assessor
5­
11
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Disposal

What
should
I
do
with
my
waste?

At
the
work
site
 
Place
waste
in
heavy
duty
plastic
bags
such
as
4­
6
mil
poly­
bag
 
"
Gooseneck
Seal"
the
bag
with
duct
tape
 
Carefully
dispose
of
waste
in
accordance
with
state
and
federal
regulations
 
Store
waste
in
secure
area.
5­
12
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Disposal
­
Local
and
Federal
Information

Separate
residential
architectural
components
from
hazardous
waste

Segregate
hazardous
and
non­
hazardous
waste

Minimize
hazardous
waste

Always
check
State
regulations!
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13
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Keep
In
Mind

Schedule
time
to
clean
thoroughly
at
the
end
of
each
day

Assign
responsibilities
to
specific
personnel

Create
and
maintain
a
checklist
for
cleaning
procedures

Always
maintain
sufficient
cleaning
and
disposal
supplies

Achieve
Clearance
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14
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Appendix
10
Supervisory
and
Business
Issues
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Lesson
Overview

Key
supervisor
responsibilities

Benefits
of
performing
work
in
a
lead­
safe
manner
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Key
Supervisor
Responsibilities

Stay
informed

Ensure
job
performance

Manage
liability

Manage
works

Maintain
records
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Stay
Informed

State
and
local
regulations
pertaining
to
LBP

OSHA
requirements
for
worker
safety

Waste
management
and
disposal
requirements
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Job
Performance

Skill
building

Tool
kits

Planning

Client
education
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Tool
Kits

Setup

PPE

Safe
Work
Practices

Clean­
Up
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Liability
Management

Four
methods
to
limit
liability
 
Achieve
and
document
clearance
 
Contract
modifications
 
Quality
control
 
Insurance

Failure
to
comply
with
applicable
regulations
could
expose
contractors
to
liability

Voluntary
work
practices
presented
in
this
training
may
create
a
new
legal
standard
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Scope
of
Work
for
Proposal

Lead
Paint
Safety
Field
Guide

Model
Specifications

HUD
Guidelines

Associations
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Insurance

General
liability
insurance
 
Certain
state
and
local
laws
may
require
it
 
Most
policies
contain
a
pollution
exclusion
clause

Pollution
liability
insurance

Errors
and
omissions
insurance
 
Typically
for
consultants,
risk
assessors,
inspectors
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Work
Crew
Management

Personal
protection
equipment

Match
work
crew
skills
to
job
requirements
 
Lead
and
non­
lead
work
environments

Daily
oversight
 
Daily
quality
control
 
Daily
checking
on
cleaning
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Records
Maintenance

Pamphlet
 
Record
of
providing
Protect
Your
Family
From
Lead
In
Your
Home
pamphlet
required
under
the
406(
b)
rule

Recommend
review
with
client
the
punch
list
of
work
completed
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Benefits
of
Using
LBP
Safe
Practices

Reduced
liability
exposure

Increased
employee
morale
 
Safer
work
sites
 
Better
worker
health

Marketing
benefit
 
Differentiation
from
other
contractors
 
Generate
positive
word­
of­
mouth
and
publicity
 
Market
as
higher
quality
work
 
Provide
clients
with
peace
of
mind