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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