Lead-Containing Materials Guidelines

5 Lead-Containing Materials A. Introduction The procedures outlined in this guideline will promote the safe management of lead and lead-containing materials at Iowa State University (ISU). They will also help assure compliance with regulations applicable to lead. These guidelines apply to any work where ISU and/or contractor personnel may be exposed to lead or lead-containing materials. Activities covered by this guideline include (but are not limited to) demolition, renovation, encapsulation, maintenance operations,and paint-prepping. All ISU employees involved in the disturbance of lead-containing materials and lead-based paint as part of regular work activities must have a lead awareness training class. ISU employees exposed to lead above the action level (A.L.) of 30 µg/m 3 must have additional training and medical surveillance. Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) will conduct necessary sampling, monitoring, and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations as well as to protect employee health and safety. EH&S will provide guidance to departments regarding lead, lead exposure, and if necessary, lead abatement. EH&S will act as a liaison between ISU departments requesting services and lead abatement contractors. Any questions concerning lead or items specified in the guideline should be directed to EH&S at (515) 294-5359. Scope These guidelines apply to any work where ISU and/or contractor personnel disturb lead or lead-containing materials by scraping, washing, limited wet sanding, grinding, welding, drilling, small surface cutting for installation of equipment, repainting activities, cleaning activities, and minor surface modifications. Occupationally, disturbance activities include • Demolition or salvage of structures where lead-containing materials may be present • Removal or encapsulation of materials containing lead (e.g. paint) • New construction, alteration, repair or renovation of items containing lead • Installation of materials containing lead • Lead contamination or emergency cleanup • Maintenance operations involving the disturbance of lead or lead-containing materials