Lead-Containing Materials Guidelines

18 Lead-Containing Materials E. Lead Abatement Activities resulting in the disturbance of lead paint for the purpose of removing lead-based paint or “de-leading” surfaces will require special conditions and considerations not outlined in this document. At minimum, abatement of lead paint will be performed by personnel who: • Are participating in a medical surveillance program. • Have successfully completed a lead abatement training course that includes the hazards of lead, proper abatement procedures, personal protective equipment, and cleanup and clearance procedures. • Are under the direct supervision of a supervisor who has successfully completed a lead abatement supervisor training course. Lead abatement in general will be conducted by private sector contractors. Iowa State University employees who have completed proper training may be involved on small jobs. Work area set-ups will be unique to each project and will be handled on a job-specific basis. Departments who have projects that disturb lead- based paint must contact EH&S (515) 294-5359 before beginning the job to ensure all surfaces have been tested and to schedule personal monitoring. Any significant disturbance or abatement of lead- containing materials must be accompanied by air sampling. EH&S will determine both the types and numbers of samples necessary on a job-specific basis. Final wipe sampling may be required to allow for re-occupation at the completion of a project. EH&S will evaluate the need to conduct clearance sampling and the scope of the required sampling. The analysis of these samples could be a lengthy process, sometimes taking one to two weeks. The appropriate time should be scheduled for this type of delay.