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limiter>IS THERE A SAFE AMOUNT OF LEAD?

There is no   “safe” amount of lead, but there are levels that cannot be legally exceeded at the jobsite .

In the air, no more than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air averaged over an eight -hour period (As declared in 29 CFR 1926). Training on this subject and other OSHA Regulations Oregon. The “action level” for employees working with lead exposure without regard to the use of respirators, to an airborne concentration of lead of thirty micrograms per cubic meter of air calculated as an eight -hour time-weighted average. 

In your blood; no more than forty milligrams per deciliter.  The most common way to measure the amount of lead in blood is the BLL (Blood Lead Level) test.

CONTROL THE WASTE YOU DESPOSE

• Use heavy plastic sheeting or bags to collect waste. Seal the bag securely with duct tape. Consider double bagging waste to prevent tears. Large components should be wrapped in  protective sheeting and sealed with tape. If you need the safety training to comply with current federal laws go to Lead Paint Removal.  
• Bag and seal all waste before removing it from the work area.  
• Store all waste in a secure container or dumpster until disposal.  
• Limit on-site storage time.
• Avoid transporting waste in an open truck or personal vehicle.  
• Water used in cleaning should be filtered and dumped in a toilet if local rules allow. If not collect it in a drum and take it with you. You should never dump this water in  a sink or tub, down a storm run out, or on the ground. Always dump of lead contaminated water in accordance with federal, state and local regulations .  
• Because EPA considers most residential refurbishment and remodeling as “ regular residential maintenance,” most waste generated during these activities is classified as solid, non-hazardous waste and needs be taken to a licensed solid waste landfill .
• This is not the case for jobs done in commercial, public or other nonresidential child occupied facilities, where waste may be considered hazardous and require special dumping methods. 
• Always check with your state and local laws before disposing of waste. Don’t forget to check with the county.  
• Most of the time local authorities may have more stringent disposal methods . 
• Always review proper disposal techniques with your company’s Certified RRP Renovator.   

Lead Based Training is available at Safety Training Works, Inc.