Lead on Construction Projects

• Issued: September 2004
• Updated: April 2011
• Content last reviewed: April 2011
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Disclaimer: This resource has been prepared to help the workplace parties understand some of their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations. It is not legal advice. It is not intended to replace the OHSA or the regulations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE SEE FULL DISCLAIMER

Table of Contents

1. Introduction



2. Legal Requirements



3. Health Effects
• How lead enters the body - what are the routes of entry?
• What happens when lead enters the body - what are the health effects?


4. Controlling the Lead Hazard
1. Engineering Controls
2. Work Practices and Hygiene Practices
3. Protective Clothing and Equipment
4. Training
5. Medical Surveillance


5. Classification of Work
• Type 1 Operations
• Type 2 Operations
• Type 3 Operations


6. Measures and Procedures for Working with Lead
1. General Measures and Procedures for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 Operations
2. Measures and Procedures for Type 1 Operations
3. Measures and Procedures for Type 2 Operations
4. Measures and Procedures for Type 3 Operations
1. Preparation of the Work Area
2. Barriers, Partial Enclosures and Full Enclosures
3. Decontamination Facility
4. Dust Control Measures
5. Personal Protective Equipment
6. Clean-Up

Appendix 1 - Medical Surveillance of Lead-Exposed Workers

Appendix 2 - Respirator Requirements and Other Measures and Procedures for Type 1, 2, and 3 Lead-Containing Operations

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