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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
PAINT REMOVAL
1) Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty
of controlling the contaminated dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning
is to children and pregnant women.
2) Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains lead without a
chemical analysis, we recommend the following precautions when sanding
any paint:
PERSONAL SAFETY
1) No children or pregnant women should enter the work area where the paint
sanding is being done until all clean-up is completed.
2) A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work
area. The filter should be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has
difficulty breathing. See your local hardware store for the proper NIOSH
approved dust mask.
3) NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to
prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and
clean up BEFORE eating, drinking or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or
smoking should not be left in the work area where dust would settle on
them.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
1. Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of
dust generated.
2. Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with plastic
sheeting of 4 mil thickness.
3. Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust
outside the work area.
CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
1. All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned
daily for the duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be
changed frequently.
2. Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed of along with any
dust chips or other removal debris. They should be placed in sealed refuse
receptacles and disposed of through regular trash pick-up procedures.
During clean up, children and pregnant women should be kept away from
the immediate work area.
3. All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children should be
washed thoroughly before being used again.
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