Lead Awareness Training

8 Lead Awareness • Use chemical solvents or pastes. • Wet sanding, scraping, and sawing. • On-site washing facilities and following good hygiene practices. • Avoid methods with high exposure potential. Do NOT use: ¤ ¤ heat guns operating above 700 degrees F ¤ ¤ unshrouded and non-HEPA filtered tools ¤ ¤ welders on painted surfaces ¤ ¤ uncontained hydro-blasting or high pressure wash ¤ ¤ chemical strippers containing methylene chloride Additional information and guidance is available by calling Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at (515) 294-5359. What personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal hygiene methods should we use? Since inhalation is the primary route of exposure to lead dust for adults, the first line of defense is respiratory protection. Avoid breathing any dust that you suspect may contain lead particles. • If monitoring indicates that the work you are conducting exceeds the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), use a half-face respirator with HEPA (P100) filters. • Use gloves to minimize contamination to your hands. • Wear disposable protective coveralls. • Wash your hands before eating, drinking, or smoking.