U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
Office
of
Healthy
Homes
and
Lead
Hazard
Control
A
Field
Guide
for
Painting,
Home
Maintenance,
and
Renovation
Work
A
Field
Guide
for
Painting,
Home
Maintenance,
and
Renovation
Work
Acknowledgements
The
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
(
HUD)
developed
this
guide
with
the
assistance
and
input
of
the
Centers
for
Disease
Control
and
Prevention
(
CDC),
the
U.
S.
Environmental
Protection
Agency
(
EPA),
and
the
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration
(
OSHA).
HUD
would
like
to
thank
the
staff
of
these
agencies
for
their
participation
in
developing
this
Field
Guide.
HUD
would
also
like
to
thank
all
of
the
renovation,
painting,
maintenance,
and
lead
professionals
who
provided
useful
feedback.
Vicki
Ainslie,
Dana
Bres,
Robert
Brown,
Kevin
Cleary,
Alan
Isaac,
David
Levitt,
Linda
Lewis,
Dennis
Livingston,
Eric
Oetjen,
Roy
Reveilles,
Ron
Rupp,
Joe
Shirmer,
Aaron
Sussell,
Peter
Tiernan,
David
Thompson,
Richard
Tobin,
Ellen
Tohn,
Veda
Watts,
and
Mike
Wilson
served
on
the
Technical
Panel
for
this
project
A
special
thanks
goes
to
these
individuals
for
their
contributions.

This
Guide
was
developed
by
the
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development's
Office
of
Healthy
Homes
and
Lead
Hazard
Control
through
a
contract
with
ICF
Incorporated.
Dennis
Livingston
created
the
illustrations
and
provided
technical
content
for
this
Field
Guide.
Foreword
Every
child
should
have
a
lead­
safe
home.
That's
why
HUD
is
working
to
create
lead­
safe
affordable
housing
through
outreach
and
public
education,
a
lead
hazard
control
grant
program
worker
training,
and
the
enforcement
of
regulations.

This
guide
is
one
part
of
HUD's
comprehensive
approach
to
lead
safety
in
the
home.
If
you
perform
routine
maintenance
on
homes
or
apartments
built
before
1978,
this
guide
will
help
you
plan
and
carry
out
your
work
safely.
Step­
by­
step
instructions
and
illustrations
explain
and
show
what
you
need
to
do
to
protect
yourself
and
your
clients
if
you
are
working
in
older
housing
that
could
contain
lead
paint.
This
Field
Guide
is
a
valuable
tool
that
thousands
of
workers
and
contractors
across
the
country
are
using
as
part
of
a
national
effort
to
eliminate
childhood
lead
poisoning.

Thank
you
for
working
lead­
safe.
It's
helping
protect
America's
children.

Mel
Martinez,
Secretary
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
WHY
FOLLOW
THIS
GUIDE?

1
WHY
SHOULD
I
FOLLOW
THIS
GUIDE?

A
painter
was
hired
to
repaint
the
exterior
of
an
old
Vermont
home
occupied
by
a
couple
expecting
the
birth
of
their
first
child.
The
painter
used
a
power
grinder
to
remove
the
old
paint
from
the
exterior
siding.
While
the
painter
worked,
the
window
to
the
baby's
nursery
was
left
open,
and
the
entire
room,
including
the
crib,
became
covered
with
dust.
Fortunately,
the
couple
noticed
the
dust,
and
understood
the
potential
risk.
They
called
in
another
painter
who
was
qualified
to
control
lead
hazards.
He
cleaned
up
the
paint
dust
and
the
newborn
baby
moved
into
a
clean,
safe
home.
Renovation
of
a
twostory
19th
century
house
included
removing
paint
from
floors
and
woodwork
using
power
sanders,
hand
sanders,
scrapers,
torches,
heat
guns,
and
chemical
paint
strippers
Ceilings
were
also
repaired,
and
wallpaper
and
paint
were
removed
from
several
walls.
The
family
that
owned
the
home
temporarily
moved
out
of
the
house.
They
returned
when
the
work
was
only
partly
completed.
There
was
dust
throughout
the
house.
The
family
discovered
that
something
was
wrong
when
one
of
the
family's
dogs
began
to
have
seizures.
A
veterinarian
found
that
the
dog
had
been
lead
poisoned.
The
mother
and
children
had
their
blood
tested,
and
found
that
all
of
them
had
very
high
levels
of
lead
in
their
blood.
All
three
were
admitted
to
the
hospital
for
severe
lead
poisoning.

Most
Old
Homes
Contain
Lead­
Based
Paint
°
Most
homes
built
before
1978
contain
some
lead­
based
paint.
Leadbased
paint
is
more
common
and
was
used
more
extensively
in
homes
built
before
1950.

Probability
of
a
House
Containing
Lead
built
before:
1940
1960
1978
98%
70%
20%
unlikely
°
Homes
built
before
1950
also
used
paint
that
had
a
higher
concentration
of
lead.
2
Poor
Maintenance
Endangers
Children
°
In
poorly
maintained
houses,
lead­
based
paint,
which
may
be
several
layers
down,
flakes
and
peels
off.
Paint
failure
is
usually
caused
by
moisture
problems.
Sometimes
rubbing
or
impact
causes
paint
failure.
Doing
work
improperly
can
also
cause
a
lot
of
dust.
°
Lead­
based
paint
chips
and
dust
then
mix
with
house
dust
and
build
up
in
window
troughs
and
on
floors.
°
Children
are
endangered
when
lead
in
paint
chips,
dust,
and
soil
gets
on
their
hands
and
toys
which
they
may
put
in
their
mouths.
°
Lead
can
make
children
very
sick
and
cause
permanent
brain
and
nerve
damage.
It
can
also
result
in
learning
difficulties
and
behavior
problems.
This
damage
is
irreversible.
It
is
a
tragedy
we
can
prevent.
°
If
paint
is
kept
intact
and
surfaces
are
kept
clean,
children
can
live
safely
in
a
home
painted
with
lead­
based
paint.
°
Uncontrolled
or
uncontained
dust
and
debris
from
repainting
and/
or
renovation
that
disturbs
lead­
based
paint
in
a
well­
maintained
home
can
also
expose
children
to
unsafe
levels
of
lead.

Changing
Common
Work
Practices
Can
Protect
Workers
and
Children
°
Lead­
based
paint
can
also
pose
a
threat
to
workers
by
causing
damage
to
their
brains,
and
nervous
and
reproductive
systems.
°
With
small
changes
in
work
practices,
workers
can
protect
themselves
and
their
customers
from
lead
exposure.
°
These
changes
include:

Keeping
dust
to
a
minimum.

Confining
dust
and
paint
chips
to
the
work
area.

Cleaning
up
during
and
after
work.
Special
cleanup
procedures
must
always
be
used.

Taking
dust
wipe
samples
to
make
sure
cleaning
removed
leadcontaminated
dust.
(
Dust
wipe
sampling
is
described
in
Section
5D,
p.
71.)

Who
Should
Use
This
Guide?
°
Building
maintenance
workers
and
their
supervisors
°
Painters
°
Repair,
renovation,
and
remodeling
contractors
°
Property
managers
and
owners
°
Homeowners
°
Local
housing
agency
staff
and
public
health
staff
When
Should
I
Follow
This
Guide?
°
To
fix
a
specific
problem.
°
During
routine
maintenance
or
apartment
turnover.
°
In
homes
where
there
may
be
a
young
child
or
a
pregnant
woman.
°
During
work
supported
by
Federal
funds
that
must
be
performed
using
safe
work
practices
under
Federal
regulations.
3
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O
W
TO
U
S
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T
H
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G
U
I
D
E
The
Basics
Before
You
Start
Work
Doing
the
Work
At
the
End
of
the
Job
Resources
(
Includes
Glossary)
This
guide
is
divided
into
5
sections.

To
locate
a
section,
bend
the
bottom
of
these
pages.
Look
for
the
section
you
want
by
lining
up
the
boxes
at
the
bottom
of
each
page.

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Basics
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Remember
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Routine
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Correcting
the
Cause
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the
Problem
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Restricted
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Key
Stages
of
a
Job
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2.
Before
You
Start
Work
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Set
Up
the
Work
Area
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Interior
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Set
Up
the
Work
Area
­
Exterior
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Worker
Protection
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3.
Doing
the
Work
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Painting
Jobs
 
Interior
Surface
Prep
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Exterior
Surface
Prep
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Paint
Removal
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Home
Maintenance
and
Renovation
Jobs
 
Walls/
Ceilings
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Windows
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Doors
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Stairs/
Floors
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Trim
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High
Dust
Jobs
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4.
At
The
End
of
the
Job
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Cleaning
Up
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Disposal
of
Waste
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Checking
Your
Work
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Ongoing
Monitoring
&
Maintenance
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5.
Resources
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A.
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For
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C.
Getting
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How
Owners
and
Occupants
Can
Work
Together
to
Improve
Lead­
Safety
in
Homes
 
Notice
Prior
to
Renovation
 
Why
Lead
Safety
Makes
Sense
for
Property
Owners
and
Contractors
D.
More
About
Technical
Topics
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Respiratory
Protection
 
Testing
Dust
for
Lead
 
Setting
Up
a
Dust
Room
 
Building
a
Door
Hold
E.
Tool
and
Supply
List
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F.
Notes
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Special
Instructions
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G.
Work
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Disclaimer
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C
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G
U
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D
E
REMEMBER
THESE
PRINCIPLES
1.
ASSUME:
Paint
in
Homes
Built
Before
1978
Contains
Lead
(
Unless
a
lead­
based
paint
inspection
shows
it
doesn't.)
Exposing
Anyone
to
Dust,
Especially
Children,
is
Bad
2.
CHECK:
Federal,
State,
and
Local
Regulations
°
OSHA
has
rules
for
worker
safety
°
EPA
and
your
local
community
have
rules
for
waste
disposal
3.
AVOID:
Creating
Dust
°
Use
low
dust
work
practices
(
for
example,
mist
surfaces
with
water
before
sanding
or
scraping)
Spreading
Dust
°
Cover
area
under
work
with
durable
protective
sheeting
(
plastic
or
poly)
°
Keep
dust
contained
to
immediate
work
area
4.
PROTECT:
Occupants,
Particularly
Children
°
Keep
them
away
from
work
area
°
Clean
up
work
site
before
they
return
Workers
°
Wear
proper
respiratory
protection
for
lead
dust
°
Keep
clean
°
Don't
take
dust
home
5.
CLEAN
UP:
After
All
Work
°
Clean
up
is
particularly
important
if
painted
surfaces
were
broken
or
wall
cavities
were
opened
°
Take
dust
wipe
samples
to
make
sure
that
it
is
safe
for
children
to
return
6.
MAINTAIN:
A
Dry
Building
°
Moisture
problems
can
cause
paint
failure,
building
deterioration,
and
encourage
pests
All
Painted
Surfaces
°
Well­
maintained
paint
generally
does
not
pose
a
health
risk
Clean
and
Cleanable
Surfaces
°
Keep
floors
and
painted
surfaces
smooth
°
Damp
mop
them
often
°
Clean
rugs
and
carpet
well
THE
BASICS
5
1
6
Correct
the
Cause
of
the
Problem.
Before
work
starts,
correct
the
conditions
causing
damage
to
the
home.
See
Correcting
the
Cause
of
the
Problem,
p.
7.

Set
Up
Work
Area.
Set
up
the
work
area
properly.
See
Section
2:
Set
Up
the
Work
Area
­
Interior
&
Exterior,
p.
13
and
p.
15,
respectively.

Clean
Up
and
Clear.
Thoroughly
clean
up
the
work
area
using
the
procedures
described
in
this
guide.
Then,
take
dust
wipe
samples
to
see
if
it
is
safe
for
children
to
return.
See
Section
4:
Cleaning
Up,
p.
47
and
Check
Your
Work,
p.
51.

High
Dust
Jobs.
Some
activities
are
likely
to
create
high
amounts
of
dust
during
the
job.
See
Section
3:
High
Dust
Jobs,
p.
45
and
follow
the
guidelines
in
this
section
to
ensure
that
this
work
is
performed
safely.

Important!!
This
symbol
points
out
important
details
where
special
attention
is
needed.
ROUTINE
WORK
PRACTICES
The
following
pictures
appear
throughout
the
Guide
and
refer
to
specific
sections
covering
these
practices.

Interior
Exterior
THE
BASICS
7
1
If
a
job
involves
repairs
to
a
damaged
paint
surface,
it
is
important
to
correct
the
cause
of
the
damage,
or
the
damage
will
occur
again.
Damaged
surfaces
that
contain
lead­
based
paint
represent
a
health
threat
to
the
occupants.
The
following
conditions
are
examples
of
potential
causes
of
damage
to
painted
surfaces.
Be
sure
that
the
planned
work
will
correct
these
conditions
if
they
are
present.
CORRECTING
THE
CAUSE
OF
THE
PROBLEM
Roof
leaks;
incorrectly
installed
flashing;
defective
downspouts
and
gutters;
water
collecting
in
window
troughs;
puddles
of
water
at
foundations;
leaking
basement
walls;
wet
crawl
spaces.
Moisture
From
Outside
Moisture
From
Inside
Poor
flashing
Ice
dam
Window
trough
Puddles
Wet
crawl
space
Condensation
Unvented
steam
Defective
seals
Leaking
pipes
Unvented
dryer
Wet
basement
Insulation
holding
moisture
Attic
condensation
due
to
poor
ventilation;
unvented
steam
from
showers
and
cooking;
leaking
plumbing
and
failed
seals
around
tubs
and
toilets;
condensation
in
walls;
unvented
dryers;
wet
and
poorly
maintained
basements.
8
Rubbing
and
Impact
of
Painted
Surfaces
Where
feasible,
repair
or
remove
places
where
dust
and
paint
chips
may
accumulate
and
can't
be
easily
cleaned
(
such
as
old
wall­
to­
wall
carpet
and
unused
items
stored
in
the
basement).
If
these
places
are
damp,
they
may
also
be
home
to
mold.
Keep
flat
surfaces
(
such
as
window
stools
or
interior
sills
and
troughs)
clean
and
cleanable.
Places
that
Collect
Dust
and
Paint
Chips
Some
surface
damage
may
be
caused
by
structural
damage
such
as
wood
rot,
termites,
foundation
settlement,
and
foundation
shift.
These
problems
must
be
addressed
before
surface
repairs
are
made.
Structural
Damage
Binding
doors;
unprotected
painted
walls
and
trim;
and
rubbing
from
opening
and
closing
painted
windows.

Loose
paneling
over
failing
paint
Wall­
to­
wall
carpet
(
use
area
rugs)
Window
troughs
trapping
dust
Low
spots
at
foundation
Stored
cardboard,
newspapers,
old
mattresses,
and
unused
cloth
furniture
Don't
use
unsafe
work
methods.
Some
work
methods
create
such
high
levels
of
dust
that
they
must
not
be
used
when
working
on
surfaces
that
may
contain
lead­
based
paint.

THE
BASICS
9
1
R
E
S
T
R
I
C
T
E
D
P
R
A
C
T
I
C
E
S
Goal:

Don't
Use
Power
Sanders
or
Grinders
Without
HEPA
Vacuum
Attachment.
These
machines
create
a
lot
of
dust
that
can
contaminate
a
building
and
the
ground
around
a
building
endangering
workers
neighbors,
and
occupants.

Controlled
Sanding
or
Grinding
With
HEPA
Vacuum
Attachment
Is
Acceptable.
If
the
sanding
or
grinding
machines
are
"
shrouded,"
which
means
surrounded
with
a
barrier
that
prevents
dust
from
flying
out
around
the
perimeter,
AND
attached
to
a
HEPA
vacuum,
they
can
be
used.
Because
some
dust
may
still
blow
out
around
the
perimeter,
workers
near
the
machine
should
wear
half­
mask
respirators
rated
by
NIOSH
as
N100
(
or
HEPA)
at
a
minimum.
Also,
the
work
area
must
be
completely
isolated
if
the
machine
is
used
inside
(
see
Section
3:
High
Dust
Jobs,
p.
45).
Because
these
tools
can
create
high
levels
of
dust
and
require
additional
precautions
their
use
is
beyond
the
scope
of
this
guide.

Don't
Use
Open
Flame/
High
Heat
Removal
of
Paint.
There
is
no
acceptable
use
of
an
open
flame
torch
or
high
temperature
heat
gun
(
above
1100
degrees
F)
to
remove
paint.
°
It
produces
toxic
gases
that
a
HEPA
dust
canister
on
a
respirator
cannot
filter
out
on
its
own
(
a
second,
organic
filter
is
necessary).
°
It
creates
high
levels
of
very
toxic
dust
that
is
extremely
difficult
to
clean
up.
°
It
can
burn
down
a
house.

Do
Use
a
Heat
Gun
on
Low
Setting.
A
heatgun
set
below
1100
degrees
F
may
be
used
with
caution
It
is
recommended
for
small
areas
only,
such
as
the
edge
of
a
door,
the
top
of
a
window
stool,
or
the
friction
surface
of
a
window
jamb.
Hose
to
HEPA
vacuum
Shroud
10
Avoid
Extensive
Dry
Scraping
or
Sanding.
Extensive
dry
scraping
or
sanding
create
large
amounts
of
paint
chips,
dust,
and
debris
that
are
hard
to
contain.

Use
Wet
Methods
or
Limited
Dry
Scraping
and
Sanding.
Mist
surfaces
before
scraping
and
sanding.
Continue
to
mist
while
working.
Dry
scraping
or
sanding
of
very
small
areas
(
for
example,
around
light
switches
or
outlets)
may
be
done
if
flat
surfaces
below
these
areas
are
covered
with
protective
sheeting.
These
methods
should
be
avoided
on
areas
larger
than
2
square
feet
per
room,
and
workers
must
have
adequate
respiratory
protection.
Don't
Use
Paint
Strippers
Containing
Methylene
Chloride.
Many
paint
strippers
are
potentially
dangerous.
Strippers
containing
methylene
chloride
should
not
be
used
because
this
chemical
is
extremely
toxic
and
is
known
to
cause
cancer.
Methylene
Chloride
Other
Chemical
Strippers
with
Appropriate
Precautions
Are
Acceptable.
Chemical
strippers
without
methylene
chloride
are
safer
to
use,
as
long
as
the
precautions
printed
on
the
container
are
followed.
Take
extra
precautions
to
mask
areas
near
stripping.

Don't
Use
Uncontained
Hydroblasting.
Removal
of
paint
using
this
method
can
spread
paint
chips,
dust,
and
debris
beyond
the
work
area.
This
result
makes
it
difficult
to
clean
up
these
hazards
at
the
end
of
the
job.
Uncontained
Hydroblasting
Contained
Pressure
Washing
Is
Acceptable.
Removal
of
paint
using
contained
pressure
washing
within
a
protective
enclosure
to
prevent
the
spread
of
paint
chips,
dust,
and
debris
may
be
done.
Because
this
method
requires
additional
precautions
that
are
beyond
the
scope
of
this
guide,
it
should
only
be
used
by
certified
lead
abatement
workers.

Don't
Use
Uncontrolled
Abrasive
Blasting.
This
work
method
can
also
spread
paint
chips,
dust,
and
debris
beyond
the
work
area.
This
result
makes
it
difficult
to
clean
up
these
hazards
at
the
end
of
the
job.
Uncontrolled
Abrasive
Blasting
Contained
Blasting
Is
Acceptable.
Contained
abrasive
blasting
within
a
protective,
locally
exhausted
enclosure
to
prevent
the
spread
of
paint
chips,
dust,
and
debris
may
be
used.
Because
this
method
requires
additional
precautions
that
are
beyond
the
scope
of
this
guide,
it
should
only
be
used
by
certified
lead
abatement
workers.
Quality
work
requires
thinking
through
the
job
from
start
to
finish.
Here
are
the
basic
stages
of
the
jobs
described
in
this
guide.

THE
BASICS
11
1
K
E
Y
S
T
A
G
E
S
O
F
A
J
O
B
Before
Starting
°
Find
the
causes
of
damage
°
Prioritize
work
°
Hand
out
lead
hazard
information
pamphlet
(
see
note
below)

Work
°
Set
up
work
area
 
Separate
work
space
from
occupied
space
 
Isolate
high
dust
areas
°
Correct
cause(
s)
of
problem(
s)
°
Complete
the
job
using
safe
work
practices,
such
as
those
shown
in
this
guide
Finish
the
Job
°
Clean
up
thoroughly
°
Dispose
of
waste
safely
°
Check
quality
of
work
and
correct
problems
Maintain
the
Work
°
Educate
occupants
about
risks
from
lead­
based
paint
°
Maintain
a
safe
and
healthy
home
Renovation
Notice
About
Lead
Safety
Note:
Federal
law
requires
that
owners
and
occupants
of
a
house
or
apartment
built
before
1978
receive
the
pamphlet
Protect
Your
Family
From
Lead
In
Your
Home
prior
to
the
start
of
renovation
work.
The
requirement
applies
to
any
work
that
will
disturb
a
painted
surface
larger
than
2
square
feet
when
the
work
is
done
by:
°
Contractors
who
have
been
hired
to
do
any
kind
of
work.
Among
others,
this
can
apply
to
painting,
drywall,
and
electrical
trades.
°
Owners
of
rental
properties
who
have
work
performed
by
maintenance
staff.
See
p.
67
for
more
information
about
this
requirement.
12
SET
UP
THE
WORK
AREA
 
INTERIOR
BEFORE
YOU
START
WORK
13
2
°
Ask
occupants
to
leave
the
room
where
work
will
be
done.
°
Have
them
stay
out
until
final
cleanup.
°
Place
"
DO
NOT
ENTER"
tape
across
doorway
or
post
sign.
Caution:
If
the
work
will
create
a
large
amount
of
dust,
follow
the
guidelines
in
Section
3:
High
Dust
Jobs,
p.
45.
Restrict
Access
Protect
Floor
Protect
Furnishings
°
Place
protective
sheeting
on
floor
extending
about
5
feet
from
the
work
area.
°
Tape
protective
sheeting
to
the
baseboard
under
work
area
using
masking
tape
(
or
durable
tape
where
masking
tape
doesn't
work).

°
Remove
drapes,
curtains,
furniture,
and
rugs
within
5
feet
of
work
area.
°
Cover
any
furniture
within
5
feet
of
work
area
that
cannot
be
moved.

Stock
the
Work
Area
°
Put
all
necessary
tools
and
supplies
on
protective
sheeting
before
beginning
work
to
avoid
stepping
off
the
protective
sheeting.
Reinforce
corners
with
duct
tape
and
a
staple
Cover
furniture
with
protective
sheeting
Use
protective
sheeting,
such
as
poly
}
Work
area
14
Shoe
cover
Tracking
°
To
avoid
tracking
dust
off
the
protective
sheeting,
wear
non­
skid
shoe
covers
on
protective
sheeting
and
remove
them
each
time
you
step
off
the
protective
sheeting.
OR
°
Wipe
both
top
and
bottom
of
shoes
with
a
damp
paper
towel
each
time
you
step
off
the
protective
sheeting.
OR
°
Clean
off
shoes
using
a
tack
pad
(
a
large
sticky
pad
that
helps
remove
dust).
OR
°
Remove
shoes
every
time
you
step
off
the
protective
sheeting.

Set
Up
Dust
Room
(
Optional)
°
When
working
on
components
that
can
be
moved,
such
as
doors
and
window
sashes,
consider
setting
up
a
dust
room.
A
dust
room
is
an
area
isolated
from
occupied
areas
where
workers
can
do
dust
generating
work.
The
door
of
the
room
is
covered
with
a
flap
and
the
floor
is
covered
with
protective
sheeting.
See
Section
5D:
Setting
Up
a
Dust
Room,
p.
73.

°
Using
a
dust
room
contains
dust
and
paint
chips,
and
makes
cleanup
easier.
It
also
helps
protect
occupants,
as
well
as
other
workers.
Tack
pad
BEFORE
YOU
START
WORK
15
SET
UP
THE
WORK
AREA
 
EXTERIOR
°
When
working
on
the
ground
floor,
lay
protective
sheeting
10
feet
from
work
surface
or
as
space
permits.
When
working
on
the
2nd
story
or
above,
extend
the
sheeting
farther
out.
°
Vertical
shrouding
on
scaffolding
should
be
used
if
work
is
close
to
a
sidewalk,
street,
or
another
property,
or
the
building
is
more
than
three
stories
high.
Important:
Covering
the
ground
protects
the
soil
from
contamination
by
lead­
based
paint
chips
and
dust.
Protect
Ground
°
Protective
sheeting
can
be
taped
and/
or
stapled
to
wood
siding
or
ribbon
board.
A
wood
strip
may
need
to
be
attached
to
a
masonry
wall.
Attach
Protective
Sheeting
to
Wall
Duct
tape
and
staple
protective
sheeting
Attach
wood
strip
to
brick
to
secure
protective
sheeting
°
Build
a
curb
around
work
perimeter
when
a
sidewalk
or
another
property
is
near,
or
when
wind
may
blow
debris
off
protective
sheeting.
Caution:
This
may
pose
a
tripping
hazard.
Build
Curb
Curb
edge
of
protective
sheeting
2
16
°
All
windows
and
doors
within
20
feet
of
the
work
area
must
be
closed.
If
they
cannot
be
closed,
seal
with
protective
sheeting
during
work.
°
If
an
entrance
must
be
used
that
is
closer
than
20
feet,
place
a
shroud
above
and
on
the
sides
of
the
entrance.
Cover
Windows
and
Doors
Use
Ladder
Safely
°
Don't
use
a
metal
ladder
near
power
lines.
°
Check
feet
and
rungs
of
ladder
to
make
sure
they
are
sound.
°
Place
the
base
of
the
ladder
at
a
distance
from
the
wall
using
a
height
to
base
ratio
of
4:
1.
°
Ladder
should
extend
3
feet
past
the
top
of
the
surface
area
where
work
will
be
done.
°
If
using
protective
sheeting
to
cover
the
ground,
cut
slots
in
the
sheeting
and
place
the
ladder
feet
directly
on
the
ground
 
not
on
top
of
the
protective
sheeting.
°
Tie
off
the
top
of
the
ladder,
where
possible.
°
If
the
work
is
taking
place
at
heights
above
10
feet,
tie
off
the
ladder
and
secure
yourself
with
a
lanyard
and
harness.
Lanyard
Safety
harness
}

Tie
off
Stand
off
20'
20'

3'

4
1
BEFORE
YOU
START
WORK
17
W
O
R
K
E
R
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
I
O
N
2
Protect
Your
Eyes
°
Always
wear
safety
goggles
or
safety
glasses
when
scraping,
hammering,
etc.

°
At
end
of
work
period,
remove
dusty
clothes
and/
or
vacuum
off
dust.
Wash
them
separately.
Do
not
use
compressed
air
to
blow
dust
off
clothing.

°
Wear
disposable
protective
clothing
covers.
Disposable
protective
clothing
covers
can
be
stored
in
a
plastic
bag
and
reused
if
fairly
clean
and
there
are
no
rips.
Small
tears
can
be
repaired
with
duct
tape.
°
Wear
painter's
hat
to
protect
head
from
dust
and
debris.

Sign
at
work
site
entrance
Disposable
suit
&
shoe
covers
OR
Keep
Clothes
Clean
Use
Disposable
Covers
°
When
work
creates
dust
or
paint
chips,
workers
should
wear
at
least
a
NIOSH­
approved
respirator
for
lead
work.
See
Section
5D:
Respiratory
Protection,
p.
69.
Wear
Respiratory
Protection
Wash
Up
°
Wash
hands
and
face
each
time
you
stop
working.
Post
Warning
°
Post
sign
and
avoid
eating
drinking,
or
smoking
on
site.
18
Prepare
wall
or
ceiling
to
create
a
sound,
intact
surface
for
painting.
Use
methods
that
create
a
minimum
amount
of
dust.

DOING
THE
WORK
19
I
N
T
E
R
I
O
R
S
U
R
FA
C
E
P
R
E
P
A
wall
or
ceiling
is
sound,
but
has
holes,
uneven
surfaces,
or
flaking
and
peeling
paint.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
3
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

Remove
Deteriorated
Paint
°
Wet
scrape
any
loose,
peeling,
or
flaking
paint.

Fill
and
Patch
Holes
°
If
removal
of
damaged
edges
is
necessary,
mist
surface
before
removal.
°
Skim
and
fill
holes
and
cracks
less
than
1/
16
inch
wide
with
a
non­
shrinking
spackle
compound.
°
If
sanding
is
necessary
to
feather
edge,
use
wet
abrasive
sponge
or
wetdry
sandpaper
with
water.

Prep
Surface
°
Clean
wall,
particularly
in
kitchen
area.
°
De­
gloss
surfaces
as
necessary
(
use
liquid
sandpaper
or
wet­
dry
sandpaper
with
water).
Important:
Allow
surface
to
thoroughly
dry
before
priming.
°
Prime
surface
using
high­
grade
primer.
°
Apply
top
coat.
Use
one
or
two
coats
as
necessary.

Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
20
Use
a
coating
designed
for
longer
durability
than
paint.
Some
of
these
coating
systems
include
mesh.
A
wall
or
ceiling
has
cracking,
peeling,
or
alligatoring
paint,
but
most
of
the
surface
is
sound.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Apply
System
Base
Coat
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

°
Apply
system
base
coat
with
a
high
nap
(
approximately
3/
4
inch)
roller.
Follow
the
product
instructions.

Apply
Mesh
Test
Surface
°
Where
a
long­
lasting
system
(
sometimes
called
encapsulant)
is
to
be
brushed,
sprayed,
or
rolled,
surface
preparation
is
very
important.
°
If
an
encapsulant
is
used,
use
one
that
is
approved
by
a
state
government.
If
your
state
does
not
have
a
list
of
approved
encapsulants,
it
is
recommended
that
you
check
with
a
state
that
does.
Contact
the
National
Lead
Information
Center
at
1­
800­
424­
LEAD
for
the
telephone
numbers
of
states
with
lists.
°
A
sample
area
should
be
tested
before
application.
Follow
manufacturer's
instructions
exactly.
INTERIOR
SURFACE
PREP
CONT'D
Liquid
Coating
Mesh
System
°
Where
there
is
extensive
cracking
or
alligatoring,
consider
using
a
system
that
includes
mesh
because
it
can
add
strength
and
durability.
°
Cut
the
mesh
leaving
a
2
inch
overlap
at
ceiling
and
baseboard.
°
Install
so
that
mesh
is
plumb.

Important:
For
mesh
systems
follow
manufacturer's
instructions
exactly.
DOING
THE
WORK
21
3
Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
Cove
Cap
°
Press
mesh
into
the
base
coat
with
a
wallpaper
brush,
spackle
knife,
or
roller.

°
Overlap
seams
by
1
inch.
Cut
down
the
center
of
the
seam
and
remove
the
2
waste
strips.
Let
seams
butt
against
each
other.

°
Using
a
spackle
knife,
press
the
mesh
at
the
bottom
and
top.
Then
cut
off
the
excess.

°
Roll
on
the
top
coat.
Make
sure
that
there
is
complete
and
even
coverage.

°
If
there
is
a
risk
of
further
peeling,
the
top
edge
of
mesh
can
be
reinforced
with
cove
or
crown
molding,
and
the
bottom
reinforced
with
base
cap.
Cut
off
excess
top
and
bottom
Overlap
Cut
Close
Apply
Mesh
Cont'd
22
Prepare
a
sound,
intact
surface
for
painting.
Use
methods
that
create
minimal
dust.
E
X
T
E
R
I
O
R
S
U
R
FA
C
E
P
R
E
P
Exterior
wood
surface
is
chipping
and
peeling
and
may
be
painted
with
lead­
based
paint.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
15.

Wet
Scrape
Mist
and
Sand
Clean
Surface
°
Clean
wood
with
detergent
(
or
lead­
specific
cleaner)
and
scrub
brush.

°
Wet
scrape
woodwork
and
siding.
Mist
small
areas
frequently
to
keep
down
dust.
Using
a
pump
sprayer
in
a
knapsack
is
convenient.

°
Wet
sand
using
wet­
dry
sandpaper
or
wet
sanding
sponges.
A
power
sander
may
be
used
if
attached
to
a
HEPA
vacuum,
and
the
worker
is
wearing
respiratory
protection.

°
Prime
and
paint.

°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.

°
If
you
dislodge
paint
using
pressure
washing,
water
must
be
collected
and
may
need
to
be
tested
(
see
local
regulations
for
water
disposal
procedures
in
your
area).
Clean
Up
and
Clear
Dispose
of
Water
Paint
DOING
THE
WORK
23
3
P
A
I
N
T
R
E
M
O
V
A
L
Remove
all
paint
using
methods
that
do
minimum
harm
to
the
surface,
create
minimal
dust,
and
are
safe
for
workers.
Areas
of
paint
are
peeling
or
flaking
or
there
is
evidence
that
a
child
has
been
chewing
on
a
painted
surface.
An
example
of
a
surface
accessible
to
children
is
the
inside
nose
of
a
window
stool
(
inside
sill).
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13
or
p.
15.
°
When
using
chemical
strippers,
the
edge
of
the
protective
covering
below
the
painted
surface
must
be
tightly
fastened
to
the
wall
so
that
the
stripper
doesn't
damage
other
surfaces.

Chemical
Removal
°
If
a
large
area
of
paint
is
to
be
stripped,
consider
hiring
a
professional.
°
Follow
the
manufacturer's
instructions
carefully
when
using
chemical
paint
strippers.

Caution:
If
using
a
caustic
stripper,
neutralize
the
surface
according
to
the
manufacturer's
directions
before
applying
new
paint.
°
Recommendations:
 
Use
a
second
layer
of
protective
sheeting
to
collect
stripping
waste.
The
first
layer
remains
in
place
to
protect
surfaces
below.
 
For
removable
components,
consider
having
paint
stripped
off­
site
or
installing
an
entirely
new
component.
Second
layer
of
protective
sheeting
24
Chemical
Removal
Cont'd
°
After
stripping
paint
from
wood,
a
paint
residue
will
remain
in
the
wood.
Use
caution
when
sanding
the
bare
wood
because
it
may
contain
lead
residue.

Hand
Stripping
°
Paint
can
also
be
removed
with
a
paint
scraper.
Be
sure
to
mist
areas
where
paint
is
to
be
removed.
Using
a
hand
plane
removes
all
paint
and
all
residue.
It
also
creates
very
little
dust.

Mechanical
Stripping
°
When
using
power
tools,
such
as
sanders
or
grinders
to
remove
or
feather
paint,
make
sure
the
tool
is
shrouded
and
attached
to
a
HEPA
vacuum.
Respiratory
protection
is
still
necessary.
Caution:
High
dust
potential.

Heat
Stripping
°
When
using
a
heat
gun
to
remove
paint,
be
sure
the
temperature
setting
is
kept
below
1100
degrees
F.

Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
Shroud
Hose
to
HEPA
vacuum
Install
a
new
durable
surface
over
the
damaged
area
using
methods
that
create
little
dust
and
do
not
require
demolition.

DOING
THE
WORK
25
DAMAGED
INTERIOR
WALL
OR
CEILING
Wall
or
ceiling
area
is
too
badly
damaged
to
repair,
and
demolition
would
create
a
large
amount
of
dust.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
3
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

°
Mechanically
fasten
drywall
or
veneer
board
through
damaged
plaster
to
studs.
°
Seal
the
perimeter,
particularly
the
bottom
edge.

°
Avoid
removing
existing
base.
Caution:
High
dust
potential.
°
Where
drywall
laminate
will
end
above
existing
base,
install
shoe
or
cove
molding
into
bead
of
caulk
to
seal.
°
If
laminate
comes
close
to
flush
with
base
face,
a
strip
of
lattice
bedded
in
caulk
can
be
used
to
seal
joint.

°
Where
base
will
be
replaced,
bed
the
new
base
in
bead
of
caulk
on
the
back
and
bottom.
Then,
bed
shoe
molding
in
a
bead
of
caulk
to
seal.
Cover
With
Drywall
 
On
Base
 
Behind
Base
Shoe
set
in
bead
of
caulk
New
base
set
in
caulk
New
base,
cap
and
shoe
Old
plaster
New
drywall
laminate
Drywall
laminate
sits
on
old
base
Old
plaster
New
drywall
Original
base
Damaged
plaster
Lath
Stud
Plate
Shoe
Base
Cap
Cap
bedded
in
caulk
Lattice
strip
if
necessary
Lath
New
base
over
drywall
laminate
}
Old
plaster
New
drywall
26
°
Where
bottom
3
or
4
feet
of
wall
is
damaged
beyond
repair,
the
wall
can
be
enclosed
with
wainscoting.
The
wainscoting
can
be
installed
above
the
existing
baseboard
°
Bed
the
lower
edge
in
a
bead
of
caulk
with
a
trim
piece
also
bedded
in
caulk.
°
Finish
top
with
cap
molding.
Install
Wainscoting
2­
piece
cap
1­
piece
cap
°
When
laminating
drywall
to
ceilings
it
is
critical
to
screw
into
joists,
not
lath.
°
Old
joists
may
be
irregularly
spaced,
so
each
joist
center
must
be
located.
°
A
drywall
dagger
can
be
used
to
find
the
joist
edge,
as
can
a
heavy
gauge
wire
pushed
through
the
plaster.
°
The
drywall
edges
should
be
taped
and
spackled.
°
If
walls
will
not
be
spackled,
perimeter
edges
can
be
finished
with
"
J"
channel
bedded
in
a
bead
of
caulk.
Repair
Holes
in
Ceilings
Fill
center
of
hole
if
larger
than
16"

Chalk
line
mark
Start
first
row
in
center
Push
wire
through
plaster
to
find
edge
of
joist
or
cut
until
dagger
hits
joist
Mist
"
J"
channel
Bead
of
caulk
Once
against
ceiling,
push
"
J"
channel
into
bead
of
caulk
Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
Whenever
possible,
repair
the
surface,
prep,
prime,
and
paint
exterior
trim
and
siding,
and
then
maintain
the
surface.
This
method
is
the
preferred
approach.

When
a
surface
is
too
badly
damaged
to
repair,
install
vinyl
or
aluminum
siding,
or
aluminum
wrap
to
create
a
safe,
durable
covering
that
protects
the
surface
and
does
not
cause
further
deterioration.

Note:
Siding
must
be
installed
correctly
or
it
may
lead
to
wood
rot
and/
or
interior
paint
failure.
Siding
may
also
become
home
to
insects
and
mold.
Correct
installation
is
critical
in
both
hot
and
cold
climates.

DOING
THE
WORK
27
DETERIORATED
EXTERIOR
SURFACES
An
exterior
painted
surface
is
badly
damaged.

PROBLEM
SOLUTION
3
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
15.

°
Carefully
follow
the
manufacturer's
instructions
for
installing
siding
over
an
existing
surface.
°
Use
a
styrene
backboard
with
an
R­
value
of
at
least
R2.
°
Take
care
to
properly
install
flashing,
especially
at
horizontal
trim
and
window
and
door
heads.
°
The
siding
system
must
be
well
vented
but
sealed
at
the
bottom
to
prevent
flaking
and
peeling
paint
from
falling
from
behind
the
siding
to
the
ground.
°
Be
sure
that
water
can
drain
out.
NEW:
EXISTING:

Flashing
Trim
Sheathing
Siding
J
channel
Vent
hole
Vinyl
siding
Backerboard
J
channel
(
end
drain)
Window
head
Flashing
Cover
Deteriorated
Surface
With
Siding
Install
Siding
28
Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
Important:
The
entire
home
should
be
well
ventilated
to
prevent
moisture
build­
up
that
can
cause
structural
damage
and/
or
paint
failure.
Remove
window,
scrape
or
plane,
repaint,
and
reinstall,
OR
install
a
new
window.

DOING
THE
WORK
29
S
T
I
C
K
I
N
G
W
I
N
D
O
W
Window
sticks,
and
paint
on
window
is
flaking.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
3
Top
sash
}
}
Bottom
sash
Outside
stop
Sill
Trough
Apron
Stool
(
or
interior
sill)
Parting
bead
Inside
stop
Jamb
extends
to
outside
Casing
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

°
If
window
is
painted
shut,
mist
and
cut
window
joint
with
utility
knife.
Then
open
joint
between
sash
and
stop
with
a
"
window
opener."
Mist
while
working.

°
Mist
and
remove
stop
molding
from
sides
and
head.
Dispose
of
properly
unless
it
has
historic
value.

°
If
counterweight
cord
or
chain
is
attached
to
the
sash,
knot
it
or
tie
it
to
a
stick
when
removing
from
sash
so
it
does
not
get
pulled
into
the
weight
compartment.
Remove
Inside
Stop
Molding
Remove
Bottom
Sash
Loosen
Painted
Sashes
"
Window
opener"
30
Remove
Top
Sash
°
Mist
and
remove
parting
bead.
Then
remove
the
top
sash.

°
Set
sash
on
a
work
bench,
clamp,
and
wet
scrape
all
surfaces.
Or
use
a
power
planer
attached
to
a
HEPA
vacuum.

Caution:
High
dust
potential
This
work
can
be
done
in
a
dust
room.
See
Section
5D:
Setting
Up
a
Dust
Room,
p.
73.

°
Reglaze
and
repair
as
necessary.
Wet
sand,
prime,
and
paint
sash
and
jamb.
Seal,
but
do
not
paint
sash
edges.

Important:
Seal
bottom
edge
of
sash,
particularly
end
grain.

°
Repair
jamb
if
necessary.
°
To
prevent
dust
and
chips
from
falling
outside
the
window,
install
a
scoop
of
protective
sheeting.
°
Then
wet
scrape,
prime,
and
paint.
Wet
Scrape
or
Plane
Reinstall
Sash
Wet
scrape
these
ridges
of
paint
Seal
this
bottom
edge
very
well,
particularly
the
end
grain.
Use
linseed
oil
or
other
sealant.

Repair,
Reglaze,
Seal,
and
Paint
Repair
and
Paint
Jamb
Protective
sheeting
°
Reinstall
sash
with
new
or
wet
scraped
and
repainted
stop
and
parting
bead.

Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
Install
sashes
in
window
compression
jamb
liner
to
seal
window
and
allow
sashes
to
move
easily
without
rubbing
against
jamb.
If
sashes
or
window
components
are
badly
deteriorated,
replace
window.

DOING
THE
WORK
31
L
O
O
S
E
W
I
N
D
O
W
Loose
sashes
(
lower
and
upper)
do
not
operate
smoothly,
and
they
allow
heat
loss.
Also,
sashes
rubbing
against
a
painted
jamb
create
paint
dust.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
3
Install
Jamb
Liners
Press
jamb
liners
onto
edge
of
each
sash
Slide
sashes
and
liners
into
jamb
and
put
two
brass
screws
into
each
side
°
Follow
directions
on
pages
29
and
30.

°
Cut
liners
to
fit
in
jamb
(
1/
4
inch
short
of
dimension
If
pulley
system
is
being
saved,
cut
off
directly
below
pulley.

°
Press
jamb
liners
onto
sash.
°
Attach
jamb
liners
with
brass
screws
on
top
and
bottom
of
each
side.
Window
jamb
liner
installed
below
pulleys
to
keep
counterweight
system
working
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

Install
Window
Jamb
Liners
Remove
Sashes
and
Paint
Cut
Jamb
Liners
°
Install
new
inside
stop
molding
tight
against
jamb
liner.

°
If
top
sash
is
painted
shut
and
is
to
remain
fixed,
adjust
the
above
steps
as
follows:
 
Cut
away
flange
between
channels
of
jamb
liner.
 
Leave
parting
bead
intact
and
install
bottom
sash
as
above.
32
Cut
flange
of
jamb
liner
with
plexiglass
cutter.
Counterweight
New
stop
Install
Stop
Molding
}

Window
jamb
liner
Replace
Sash/
Window
Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
°
If
the
sashes
or
other
components
are
too
badly
deteriorated
to
save,
consider
one
of
the
following
options:
 
Install
new
sashes
in
tilt­
in
jamb
liners.
 
Replace
sashes,
stops,
and
parting
bead
with
a
vinyl
or
aluminum
window
unit.
 
Replace
entire
window
including
jamb
casing,
stool,
and
apron.
Choose
an
Option
Repair
counterweight
system
or
install
hardware
so
the
window
will
stay
open
securely,
or
replace
window.
Window
sash
is
loose
and
won't
stay
up
without
support.
Propping
the
window
open
presents
a
danger
to
occupants,
particularly
children.
When
a
window
jamb
liner
is
used,
it
may
not
be
sufficient
to
keep
the
window
open.
(
See
page
31.)

DOING
THE
WORK
33
WINDOW
WON'T
STAY
OPEN
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
3
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

Open
Counterweight
Panel
Option
#
1:
Reinstall
Counterweight
System
Vacuum
Remove
Counterweight
System
Reinstall
Counterweight
System
Weight
compartment
panels
Space
{
°
Find
top
of
panel.
Mist
and
scrape
paint
from
top
edge
to
find
screw
or
nail
holding
in
panel.
Remove
screw
and
pry
off
panel.

°
Vacuum
weight
compartment
with
HEPA
vacuum.

°
Remove
old
rope
or
chain
from
counterweight
and
edge
of
sash.

°
Cut
chain
so
weight
is
above
bottom
of
weight
compartment
when
open
and
weight
is
below
pulley
when
closed.
Space
{
34
Reinstall
Counter
Weight
System
Cont'd
Weight
hardware
Sash
chain
Option
#
2:
Install
Spring
Clips
Install
Spring
Clips
°
Screw
spring
clips
on
to
window
as
directions
indicate.
(
2
styles
shown.)
°
Drop
chain
over
pulley
into
weight
compartment
pull
out
through
panel
opening,
and
attach
to
weight.

°
Attach
other
end
to
edge
of
window
sash
using
spring
fixture.
You
may
want
to
secure
chain
with
fence
staple.
Sash
hardware
°
Screw
slide
bolt
to
bottom
of
window
sash.
Tap
bolt
to
mark
where
you
want
to
drill
holes
for
bolt.
Drill
holes
in
inside
stop
at
3
or
4
points.

°
Attach
hardware
that
uses
spring
to
press
against
stop.
To
move
sash,
press
lever.
Release
lever
when
window
is
at
desired
height.
Install
Slide
Bolt
Option
#
3:
Install
"
Hold
Open"
Hardware
Bolt
slides
into
holes
in
inside
stop
Attach
Hardware
Spring
forces
rubber
shoe
against
stop
Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
OR
Drill
a
drain
hole
through
bottom
of
the
storm
window
frame.

DOING
THE
WORK
35
DETERIORATED
WINDOW
TROUGH
Storm
window
traps
water
behind
the
frame
causing
paint
deterioration
and
damage
to
the
sill.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Install
smooth
and
cleanable
surface
in
window
trough.
Window
trough
surface
is
damaged
and
difficult
to
clean.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

Drill
Drain
Hole
°
To
allow
drainage,
drill
2
holes
through
frame
of
storm
window
flush
with
sill.
Drill
holes
approximately
one
quarter
of
the
way
from
both
sides.
First,
drill
a
1/
8
inch
pilot
hole,
then
the
3/
8
inch
hole.
Drill
Water
trapped
behind
storm
window
frame
BEFORE
AFTER
Hole
flush
with
exterior
sill
lets
water
out
°
If
flashing
is
installed
in
window
trough
and
covers
any
part
of
the
drain
hole,
run
awl
through
drain
hole.
Tap
with
hammer
to
form
dent
in
flashing
to
drain
out
water.
Dent
3
36
Cover
Trough
with
Flashing
Chisel
or
Notch
Wet
Scrape
Cut
°
To
make
surface
flat,
wet
scrape
high
points
and
remove
any
fasteners
from
trough.

°
Cut
flashing
1/
4
inch
shorter
than
the
width
and
length
of
trough.

°
To
allow
flashing
to
fit
tight
to
jamb,
drive
chisel
under
parting
bead
and
outside
stop
 
or
notch
each
side
of
the
flashing
at
these
two
points.

°
Then
slide
flashing
in
to
check
fit.
Remove
and
trim
if
needed.

°
To
fasten
flashing,
run
bead
of
adhesive
caulk
around
perimeter
of
trough.

°
Bed
flashing
in
adhesive
caulk
bead
and
press
down.

°
Run
a
bead
of
caulk
around
perimeter
of
flashing
If
necessary
wipe
off
excess
caulk
with
damp
cloth.
Try
not
to
smear
caulk
on
face
of
flashing.

Important:
Do
not
cover
drain
hole
with
caulk.
Check
Fit
Install
Flashing
Seal
Fasten
Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
Adjust
the
door
so
that
it
opens
and
closes
without
damaging
painted
surfaces.

DOING
THE
WORK
37
DOOR
NEEDS
ADJUSTMENT
Edge
of
door
is
crushing
against
jamb
on
hinge
side;
or
door
is
rubbing
on
latch
side
because
hinges
are
loose.
When
paint
on
a
door
rubs
or
is
crushed,
dust
and
paint
chips
can
result.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
3
Casing
Door
stop
Door
jamb
Strike
plate
Threshold
Latch
Stile
Panel
Hinge
Head
casing
Rail
Head
jamb
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

°
Grasp
knob
and
try
to
move
door
up
and
down.
If
hinges
are
loose,
door
will
move.

°
Remove
screws
that
are
most
loose,
but
not
all
screws,
so
door
remains
hung.
 
Clear
paint
from
screw
notch
with
hammer
and
small
screwdriver.
 
Unscrew.
If
screw
head
is
stripped,
use
screwdriver
bit
in
a
brace.

°
Drive
3/
16
inch
or
1/
4
inch
dowel
into
screw
holes
as
necessary
to
fill
each
hole.
Cut
dowels
flush.
Check
Door
Remove
Screws
Fill
Hole
Insert
dowel
in
old
screw
holes
38
Install
New
Screws
°
Replace
screws.
Use
longer
screws
if
necessary.
Using
a
screwdriver
bit
on
a
brace
makes
this
easier.
Then
remove
and
replace
remaining
screws
as
necessary.

°
Face
of
door
should
only
contact
the
stop
on
the
latch
side
of
door
frame.
It
should
not
crush
or
rub
head
or
hinge
side
stop.
°
Where
stop
is
nailed,
remove
and
replace
with
new
matching
stop.
Leave
1/
8
inch
space
between
hinge,
head
stop,
and
the
face
of
the
door.

°
If
putty
knife
can't
fit
in
gap
between
door
and
jamb
at
all
points,
crushing
of
painted
surfaces
may
be
occurring.

°
If
door
is
crushing
hinge
side
and
there
is
more
clearance
than
necessary
on
the
latch
side,
install
metal
shims
behind
hinge
leaves.
Keep
at
least
1/
8
inch
clearance
on
leaf
side
and
1/
8
inch
clearance
on
latch
side.
If
not
enough
clearance,
see
p.
39.
°
If
only
a
small
increase
is
needed
between
leaves
of
hinge
to
create
a
gap
between
door
edge
and
jamb,
place
a
steel
rod
between
hinge
leaves
near
pin
and
close
door
to
slightly
bend
apart
leaves.

Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
Adjust
Stop
Check
Clearance
Adjust
Depth
of
Hinge
Leaf
Contact
1/
8"
to
3/
16"
gap
Check
perimeter
of
door
for
clearance
of
1/
8"
to
3/
16"

Crushing
Add
shim
stock
Space
(
Drawing
is
exaggerated)
Use
steel
rod
(
like
screwdriver)
to
bend
open
hinge
°
Remove
pins
from
hinges
and
hinge
leaves
from
door.
°
Set
door
on
edge
in
a
door
hold.
(
See
Section
5:
Building
a
Door
Hold,
p.
74.)

°
Mist
surface
and
hand
plane
a
chamfer
edge.
°
Use
a
smooth
bench
or
jointer
plane
(
not
a
block
plane)
to
remove
the
rest
of
the
paint
from
the
edge.
Continue
to
mist
while
working.
If
a
power
planer
is
used
to
remove
paint,
it
must
be
attached
to
a
HEPA
vacuum.
Some
power
planers
need
an
adaptor
to
accept
HEPA
attachments.
°
Once
paint
is
removed,
use
either
a
hand
or
power
planer.

°
Then,
recut
gains
as
necessary
so
hinge
leaf
is
set
about
halfway
into
gain.

°
Seal
edges
of
door,
particularly
the
bottom,
and
rehang.
Plane
edges
of
door
so
that
it
operates
smoothly
and
does
not
rub.

39
D
O
O
R
R
U
B
S
O
R
S
T
I
C
K
S
Door
is
scraping
on
latch
side;
or
door
is
crushing
jamb
on
latch
side
and
there
is
not
enough
clearance
on
latch
side
to
add
shims
to
hinges.
When
paint
on
a
door
rubs
or
is
crushed,
paint
chips
can
result.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
3
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

Door
hold
(
See
Section
5D,
p.
74)
Floor
covered
with
protective
sheeting
4
1
2
3
5
Chamfer
edge
&

Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.

DOING
THE
WORK
Only
contact
point
All
other
spaces
1/
8"
to
3/
16"
wide
Remove
Hinge
Leaves
Hand
Plane
Edge
Recut
Gains
Seal
Edges
Hinge
gain
40
Cover
portions
of
stairs
or
floor
that
are
worn
with
durable
material.

DOING
THE
WORK
41
CHIPPING
PAINT
ON
STAIRS
OR
FLOOR
Painted
staircase
treads,
risers
or
floors
are
worn,
or
the
paint
is
chipping.
Paint
and
other
coatings
used
on
staircases
and
floors
in
older
homes
often
contain
lead.
Everyday
friction
and
wear
can
produce
paint
chips
and
dust.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
3
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

°
Mist
and
wet
scrape
any
loose
paint
on
treads
and
risers,
particularly
on
edges.

°
Prime
treads
and
risers.
Paint
edges
that
will
not
be
covered
by
enclosures.

°
Cut
1/
4
inch
lauan
plywood
to
fit
each
riser.
Sand
exposed
edges
of
lauan.

°
Back
caulk
perimeter
of
riser
with
adhesive
caulk.
Press
tight
or
nail
with
finish
nails.

°
Cut
cover
to
fit
over
the
tread
and
nose.

°
Install
cover
with
adhesive
caulk
or
screws.
Wet
Scrape
Stairs
 
Option
#
1:
Install
Tread
Covers
and
Riser
Enclosures
Prime
and
Paint
Install
Riser
Enclosure
Fasten
Nose
of
tread
Stringer
Baluster
Riser
Tread
If
nose
tread
is
not
worn
Cut
and
Install
Tread
Cover
Lauan
plywood
°
Cut
tread
cover
to
fit
from
the
riser
to
rear
edge
of
nose.
Install
with
adhesive
caulk
or
screws.

°
Screw
metal
cover
over
edge
of
tread
nose.
It
will
span
the
worn
area
of
the
nose.
Cut
and
Install
Tread
Cover
If
nose
tread
is
worn
Install
Metal
Nose
Cover
42
Installing
a
rubber
tread
over
a
worn
tread
nose
creates
a
hollow
space
under
the
rubber
tread
cover.
This
can
cause
the
rubber
tread
cover
to
tear,
posing
a
tripping
hazard.

°
Mist
and
wet
scrape
any
loose
paint
on
tread
and
riser,
particularly
on
edges.

°
Prime
and
paint
treads
and
risers.

°
Staple
runner
to
top
of
top
riser.
Then
fasten
with
staircase
bars
so
runner
may
be
easily
removed
for
cleaning.

Important:
Do
not
install
runner
or
tread
cover
on
landing
of
upper
floor
where
its
rear
edge
may
become
a
tripping
hazard.
Wet
Scrape
Prime
and
Paint
Install
Runner
Stairs
 
Option
#
2:
Install
Staircase
Runner
Clean
Up
and
Clear
Prep
Surface
°
If
a
floor
needs
to
be
refinished,
use
a
floor
sander
attached
to
a
HEPA
vacuum.

Caution:
High
dust
potential.

°
Apply
a
coating
to
the
floor
to
keep
it
smooth
and
cleanable.
°
To
maintain
a
smooth
and
cleanable
surface,
it
is
recommended
that
the
use
of
wall­
to­
wall
carpeting
be
avoided.
Area
rugs
can
be
used
instead.
PROBLEM
Floors
Cover
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
Protecting
these
surfaces
with
a
durable
material
can
prevent
the
creation
of
paint
chips
and
dust.

DOING
THE
WORK
43
CHIPPED
OR
DAMAGED
IMPACT
SURFACES
Outside
corners
of
walls,
edges
at
passages,
as
well
as
trim,
base
cap,
and
shoe
molding
are
being
chipped
due
to
impact
from
doors,
furniture,
and
other
objects.
If
these
surfaces
are
covered
with
lead­
based
paint,
the
paint
chips
and
the
dust
created
may
pose
a
health
threat.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
3
°
Cover
outside
corners
of
walls
with
corner
molding
Attach
with
nails
and/
or
with
a
bead
of
adhesive.

°
In
places
where
a
baseboard
shows
signs
of
impact,
replace
shoe
and
protect
cap
with
lattice
strip.

°
When
replacing
shoe,
bed
new
shoe
in
bead
of
caulk
to
seal
out
moisture
and
prevent
infiltration
of
dust.
Enclose
Outside
Corner
Protect
Base
Straight
corner
molding
Decorative
corner
molding
Impact
points
New
lattice
strip
Bead
of
caulk
New
shoe
molding
Set
Up
°
See
Section
2,
p.
13.

Cap
Base
Shoe
Clean
Up
and
Clear
°
See
Section
4,
p.
47.
44
DOING
THE
WORK
45
H
I
G
H
D
U
S
T
J
O
B
S
3
Some
jobs
create
large
amounts
of
dust.
To
be
safe,
workers
doing
this
type
of
work
should:

1.
Wear
half­
mask
respirators
rated
by
NIOSH
as
N100
(
or
HEPA)
at
a
minimum
and
be
trained
to
wear
and
maintain
them,
or
conduct
air
monitoring
to
show
that
they
are
not
needed.
(
See
Section
5D:
Respiratory
Protection,
p.
69.)
2.
Completely
isolate
the
work
space
from
occupied
spaces
and
use
containment
to
protect
other
workers.
(
See
next
page.)
3.
Receive
lead
worker
or
supervisor
training
from
an
accredited
trainer.
In
most
states,
accredited
courses
are
available.
To
locate
a
course
in
your
state,
contact
the
Leadlisting
at
1­
888­
Leadlist
(
1­
888­
532­
3547)
or
www.
leadlisting.
org.

Examples
of
High
Dust
Jobs
Remember:
All
house
dust
is
unhealthy
to
breathe.
It
may
contain
lead,
mold,
asbestos,
gypsum,
roach
waste,
dust
mites,
coal
dust,
fiberglass,
etc.

The
following
types
of
work
are
likely
to
create
high
levels
of
dust:

Demolition.
Demolition
includes
tearing
off
siding
and/
or
demolishing
old
plaster
walls
or
ceilings.

Opening
Up
Wall
Cavities.
These
jobs
include:
°
Removing
old
paneling
and
baseboards
°
Removing
door
casings
and
frames
or
window
casings
or
jambs
"
It's
not
just
what's
on
the
wall,
it's
the
dust
behind
it."

Removing
Old
Drop
Ceilings.
Lots
of
dust
can
accumulate
above
ceiling
panels.

Improperly
Removing
Wall­
To­
Wall
Carpet.
A
carpet
that's
been
on
the
floor
for
many
years
has
gathered
large
amounts
of
household
dust,
which
may
include
lead
dust.
Improperly
removing
it
can
release
a
large
amount
of
dust.
Removing
old
paneling
can
release
large
amounts
of
dust.
46
Paint
Scraping.
Scraping
large
painted
areas,
such
as
the
side
of
a
house
or
an
entire
room,
even
when
done
correctly,
can
create
a
large
amount
of
dust.

Containing
Dust
Use
this
system
to
keep
dust
from
spreading
to
another
room.

If
a
job
creates
extremely
high
amounts
of
dust
(
for
example,
demolition)
or
large
amounts
of
dust
in
the
air
for
more
than
short
periods,
the
protective
flap
system
shown
above
may
not
be
sufficient
to
prevent
dust
from
spreading
beyond
the
work
area.

For
these
types
of
jobs,
a
more
protective
system
called
"
isolation"
is
needed
so
that
dust
does
not
spread
beyond
the
work
area.
Isolation
means
that
the
work
area
is
sealed
with
no
direct
access
to
occupied
areas
of
the
home.
Workers
need
to
use
an
entrance
that
is
separate
from
occupants
until
cleanup
is
completed.
Duct
tape
protective
sheeting
to
perimeter
of
opening.
Leave
slack
at
the
top
and
bottom.
Staple
corners
for
reinforcement.
}
Slack
Cut
slit
in
protective
sheeting
to
within
6"
of
top
and
bottom.
Duct
tape
may
be
used
for
reinforcement.

Then
tape
another
sheet
of
protective
sheeting
to
top
of
door.
Cut
just
short
of
floor.
Staple
top
corners.
Fold
protective
sheeting
at
top
and
bottom
before
taping
to
leave
slack.
Make
dust
pan
from
flashing
and
clean
with
a
whisk
broom.

AT
THE
END
OF
THE
JOB
47
C
L
E
A
N
I
N
G
U
P
4
°
HEPA
vacuum
all
horizontal
surfaces
 
slowly.
°
Vacuum
all
ledges,
sills,
stools,
molding
tops,
dusty
surfaces,
etc.
°
Vacuum
floor
under
work
area.
Use
corner
tool
in
corners,
cracks
of
trim,
and
between
floor
boards.
°
Vacuum
floor
with
floor
brush
and
carpet
with
a
carpet
tool.
Important:
Vacuum
carpet
very
slowly.
Vacuum
Mist
and
push
dust
°
Clean
off
protective
sheeting.
Fold
dirty
side
inward
(
dirty
side
to
dirty
side).
Dispose
of
protective
sheeting
at
the
end
of
each
job.
Protective
sheeting
may
be
used
again
within
the
same
work
area
if
it
has
not
already
been
folded.
Pick
Up
Protective
Sheeting
Mist
and
Scrub
°
Wet
rag
with
detergent
then
wring
out.
°
Mist
surface
or
rag
as
you
clean.
°
Lead
needs
scrubbing,
not
just
wiping.
Mist
cloth
Rinse
side
Vacuuming
the
cracks
is
very
important.
It
is
very
important
to
use
proper
cleanup
procedures
at
the
end
of
the
job.
Dust
and
paint
chips
left
behind
at
the
end
of
the
job
may
contain
lead
and
may
endanger
children.
Have
dust
wipe
samples
collected
at
the
end
of
the
job
to
be
sure
that
it
is
safe
for
children
to
return.

°
Pick
up
large
chips
with
damp
paper
towel.
AND/
OR
°
Mist
then
push
dust
into
dust
pan.
Pick
Up
Work
Area
Dirty
water
side
48
Cleaning
Floors
Rinse
Rag
°
Squeeze
rag
into
empty
side
of
split
bucket.
Rinse
out
rag.
Squeeze
into
empty
side.
Repeat
as
needed.
°
Change
rinse
water
often.
 
Use
paper
towels
first
if
surfaces
are
very
dirty.
 
Replace
rag
when
it
looks
dirty.
°
Clean
until
dust
and
debris
are
removed.

Mist
and
Scrub
°
At
start
of
cleaning,
soak
mop
in
detergent
water
then
mist
small
area
with
detergent
before
mopping.
°
Scrub
with
mop.

Squeeze
Out
and
Wash
°
Squeeze
mop
into
empty
bucket
then
rinse
in
rinse
water.
Rinse
often.
Squeeze
out
and
rinse
again.
Mop
small
areas
at
a
time.

Rinse
°
Repeat
above
process
using
clean
water
rather
than
detergent.
When
cleaning
up
a
work
site,
use
a
new
mop
head
for
rinse
stage.
Recommendation:
Make
a
final
pass
with
a
HEPA
vacuum.
Double
bucket
Mist
bottle
Mist
bottle
String
mop
Pump
sprayer
Rinse
bucket
&
string
mop
Twist
mop
OR
For
large
jobs
Twist
bucket
Squeeze
bucket
Rinse
bucket
Dispose
of
Waste
°
See
following
section.

Take
Dust
Wipe
Sample
°
See
Section
5D:
Testing
Dust
for
Lead,
p.
71.
OR
AT
THE
END
OF
THE
JOB
49
D
I
S
P
O
S
A
L
O
F
W
A
S
T
E
4
After
cleanup
of
the
work
area,
take
care
to
safely
handle
and
remove
dust
and
debris
from
the
job.
Supervisors
should
check
with
the
EPA
and
their
state's
agency
responsible
for
waste
to
find
out
about
specific
Federal,
state,
and
local
regulations
regarding
disposal
of
waste
that
may
contain
lead­
based
paint.

Key
Principle:
Confine
dust
and
waste
to
the
work
area
that
will
be
cleaned.

Disposal
Practices
Water
Specific
guidelines
are:
°
Avoid
carrying
construction
waste
through
an
occupied
space.
If
you
must
carry
it
through
an
occupied
space,
first
place
it
in
a
heavy
duty
plastic
bag
or
wrap
it
in
protective
sheeting
and
seal
with
tape.
°
When
a
dumpster
is
used,
keep
the
dumpster
covered.
If
a
chute
is
used,
cover
the
chute
(
or
use
a
barrel
chute)
and
cover
the
dumpster.
°
Store
all
waste
in
a
secure
container
or
dumpster
until
disposal.
Do
not
transport
waste
in
an
open
truck,
unless
it
is
bagged
and
sealed.

Water
used
for
clean
up
should
be
dumped
into
a
toilet.
Never
dump
this
water
in
a
sink,
tub,
on
the
ground,
or
down
a
storm
drain.

Water
used
to
remove
paint
through
pressure
washing
must
be
collected
in
drums
and
may
need
to
be
tested
to
determine
if
it
is
hazardous.
Check
with
your
state
agency
responsible
for
waste.
50
AT
THE
END
OF
THE
JOB
51
CHECK
YOUR
WORK!

4
Check
Quality
of
Work
&
Cleanup
Check
work
quality
during
the
job
and
at
the
end
of
the
job.
°
Was
the
cause
of
the
problem
corrected?
°
Were
proper
work
practices
used?
°
Was
cleanup
done
thoroughly?

Checking
your
work
involves
two
important
steps.

Use
the
checklist
inside
the
back
cover
of
this
guide
when
performing
visual
checks.
°
During
the
Job.
Be
sure
that:
 
the
cause
of
the
problem
is
being
corrected;
 
the
work
area
is
safely
set
up;
 
the
practices
in
this
guide
are
being
used;
and
 
dust
and
debris
are
not
spreading
beyond
the
work
area.
°
End
of
the
Job.
Be
sure
that
the
repairs
were
done
properly
and
that
no
dust
or
paint
chips
remain.

When
interior
work
disturbs
painted
surfaces
or
produces
dust,
have
dust
wipe
samples
taken
at
the
end
of
the
job
to
check
for
harmful
levels
of
lead­
contaminated
dust.

To
be
accurate,
these
tests
must
be
done
according
to
specific
procedures.
See
Section
5D,
p.
71,
for
more
information
about
these
tests,
and
who
should
perform
them.
How
to
Check:

1.
Visual
Checks
2.
Take
a
Dust
Wipe
Sample
52
How
to
Check
Cont'd
Dust
wipe
testing
is
recommended
at
the
end
of
any
job
that
disturbs
paint
or
produces
dust.
It
is
strongly
recommended
when:
°
Work
that
disturbs
paint
is
done
in
homes
built
before
1978.
°
A
young
child
or
pregnant
woman
lives
in
the
home.
°
Performing
unit
turnover
or
regular
maintenance
in
rental
properties.

Checking
that
work
was
done
properly
is
important
because:
°
Failing
to
correct
conditions
causing
damage
or
deterioration
results
in
repairs
that
do
not
last.
°
Work
that
fails
to
follow
the
recommendations
in
this
guide
may
spread
dust
and
paint
chips
beyond
the
work
area
and
may
endanger
children
in
the
home.
°
Dust
and
paint
chips
left
behind
due
to
poor
cleaning
may
contain
lead
and
may
also
endanger
children
in
the
home.
°
For
contractors,
checking
your
work
improves
the
quality
of
a
job
and
is
likely
to
reduce
the
risk
of
a
lawsuit
in
the
event
a
child
in
the
home
is
later
found
to
have
high
levels
of
lead
in
his/
her
blood.
°
Leaving
a
clean
job
site
is
greatly
appreciated
by
customers.
Why
Is
It
Important
to
Check
Work?
AT
THE
END
OF
THE
JOB
53
ONGOING
MONITORING
&
MAINTENANCE
4
Regularly
Check
Repairs
for
Deterioration,
Paint
Chips,
and
Dust
Property
owners
should
regularly
monitor
painted
surfaces
where
maintenance
or
improvements
were
performed.
Check
to
see
if:
°
New
evidence
of
deterioration
or
paint
failure
is
present.
°
The
cause
of
the
problem
was
corrected.
°
Lead
dust
hazards
are
present.
Important:
This
can
only
be
done
by
dust
wipe
sampling.

Then:
°
Perform
repairs,
as
needed,
to
maintain
surfaces
in
a
smooth
and
cleanable
condition
using
the
methods
recommended
in
this
guide;
and
°
Clean
the
area
thoroughly
using
the
practices
described
earlier
in
this
section.

Follow
the
same
methods
used
to
check
your
work:
°
Visual
Check.
Look
for
deterioration,
paint
failure,
dust
and
paint
chips.
Use
the
checklist
inside
the
back
cover
of
this
guide.
°
Test
for
Lead
Dust.
Have
dust
wipe
samples
taken
to
check
for
dust
that
may
be
contaminated
with
lead.
A
test
is
needed
to
determine
when
dust
contains
harmful
amounts
of
lead.
To
be
accurate,
these
tests
must
be
done
according
to
specific
procedures.
See
Section
5D,
p.
71,
for
more
information
about
these
tests,
and
who
should
perform
them.

°
Annually.
Perform
a
visual
check
of
past
repairs
and
improvements
involving
painted
surfaces.
°
During
Unit
Turnover
or
Routine
Maintenance.
Perform
a
visual
check
of
past
repairs
and
improvements
involving
painted
surfaces.
°
Every
Two
Years.
Get
a
dust
wipe
test
done
at
least
every
two
years.
This
type
of
test
is
strongly
recommended
when
a
young
child
or
pregnant
woman
lives
in
the
home.
Maintain
Surfaces
and
Thoroughly
Clean
Methods
of
Monitoring
When
to
Monitor?
54
Why
Is
It
Important
to
Monitor
&
Maintain
Work?
Monitoring
and
maintenance
helps:
°
Plan
and
implement
maintenance
tasks
°
Protect
occupants
and
neighbors,
particularly
children
from
lead
exposure
°
Give
owners,
contractors,
and
residents
a
record
of
the
condition
of
the
unit
RESOURCES
55
A
.
G
L
O
S
S
A
R
Y
5
Aluminum
flashing
­
thin
aluminum
sheeting,
also
known
as
coil
stock.

Aviation
snips
­
metal
cutters.

Chamfer
­
a
small
bevel
on
an
edge.

Enclosure
­
a
rigid,
durable
construction
material
that
is
mechanically
fastened
to
the
structure
to
cover
painted
surfaces.

Fit
testing
­
a
method
to
check
if
a
respirator
fits
properly
over
the
face.

Gain
­
notch
chiseled
in
a
door
for
a
hinge
leaf.

HEPA
filter
­
High­
Efficiency
Particulate
Air
filter.
A
filter
that
can
remove
particles
of
0.3
micrometers
or
larger
from
the
air
at
99.97
percent
or
greater
efficiency.

HEPA
vacuum
­
a
vacuum
with
a
HEPA
filter.

HUD
Guidelines
­
HUD's
Guidelines
for
the
Evaluation
and
Control
of
Lead­
Based
Paint
Hazards
in
Housing.

Interim
controls
­
a
set
of
measures
to
reduce
exposure
to
lead
hazards.
Interim
control
measures
include
special
cleaning,
repairs,
paint
stabilization,
enclosure,
and
containment.
For
a
full
discussion,
see
HUD's
Guidelines
for
the
Evaluation
and
Control
of
Lead­
Based
Paint
Hazards
in
Housing.

Lauan
plywood
­
1/
4
inch
plywood
made
of
lauan
with
a
smooth
face.

N100
­
a
NIOSH
filter
class
that
describes
a
respirator's
ability
to
filter
airborne
particles.
A
respirator
filter
rated
as
N100
removes
particles
of
0.3
microns
or
larger
from
the
air
at
99.97
percent
or
greater
efficiency.

NIOSH
­
National
Institute
for
Occupational
Safety
and
Health,
an
agency
within
the
Centers
for
Disease
Control
and
Prevention
that
tests
and
certifies
safety
equipment
including
respirators.
56
OSHA
­
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration,
an
agency
of
the
U.
S.
Department
of
Labor
that
oversees
worker
safety.

Paint
stabilization
­
a
process
of
wet
scraping,
priming,
and
finish
coating
of
a
deteriorated
painted
surface
to
prevent
further
deterioration.

Permissible
Exposure
Limit
(
PEL)
­
a
dust
exposure
threshold
set
by
OSHA.
Work
that
creates
lead
dust
levels
in
the
air
greater
than
the
PEL
must
meet
OSHA
lead
safety
requirements
for
workers.
OSHA
has
set
the
PEL
for
airborne
lead
dust
at
50
micrograms
per
cubic
meter
(
µ
g/
m3)
as
a
time
weighted
average.
See
Section
5D,
p.
69,
for
technical
information
about
OSHA
requirements
and
Section
5B,
p.
61,
for
information
about
OSHA
regulations.

Pilot
hole
­
a
small
hole
drilled
to
guide
the
drilling
of
a
larger
hole.

Protective
sheeting
­
made
of
plastic,
poly
or
other
material.
Protective
sheeting
must
be
puncture
and
tear
resistant,
impermeable
to
liquids,
durable,
flexible,
and
lightweight.

R­
value
­
a
measure
of
heat
containment;
used
for
rating
insulation
effectiveness.

Shim
­
small
piece
of
wood
or
metal
used
to
fill
space
between
two
fastened
components.

Shroud
­
a
protective
covering
that
contains
dust
and
chips.

Substrate
­
a
solid
surface
such
as
plaster,
drywall,
wood,
etc.

Tack
pad
­
a
sticky
pad
that
helps
remove
dust
from
shoes.

Window
trough
­
the
area
of
the
sill
between
a
window
stool
or
interior
sill
and
the
frame
of
the
storm
window
where
the
bottom
sash
rests
when
closed
(
also
called
a
window
well
or
exterior
sill).
RESOURCES
57
B.
FOR
MORE
INFORMATION
5
°
Guidelines
for
the
Evaluation
and
Control
of
Lead­
Based
Paint
Hazards
in
Housing
(
July
1995).*
Technical
guidance
on
methods
for
identifying
and
controlling
lead­
based
paint
and
leadbased
paint
hazards.
The
Guidelines
can
also
be
downloaded
for
free
from
the
HUD
Office
of
Lead
Hazard
Control
web
site.
(
About
750
pages)
°
Residential
Lead
Desktop
Reference
(
2nd
Edition,
June
1998).*
A
CD­
ROM
containing
a
large
variety
of
lead­
based
paint
information
resources.
°
Maintaining
a
Lead
Safe
Home
(
1997).*
A
do­
ityourself
manual
for
homeowners
and
property
managers.
(
89
pages)
°
Lead­
Based
Paint:
Operations
and
Maintenance
Work
Practices
Manual
for
Homes
and
Buildings
(
May
1995).*
Technical
guidance
on
safe
work
practices.
(
200
pages)
°
Guide
Specifications
for
Reducing
Lead­
Based
Paint
Hazards
(
May
1995).*
Technical
guidance
on
purchasing
lead­
hazard
control
reduction
services
and
developing
lead­
hazard
reduction
work
specifications.
(
About
500
pages)
°
Lead
Safety
for
Nonprofit
Property
Owners,
Developers,
and
Managers
(
July
1998).
Practical
guide
to
developing
policies
and
activities
that
incorporate
lead
safety
in
property
management.
(
About
30
pages)
This
section
lists
useful
documents,
web
sites,
and
other
lead­
based
paint
information
resources.
Additional
sources
also
exist.
Use
the
reference
letter
on
the
right
to
locate
the
contact
for
each
information
resource.
Contacts
are
listed
by
letter
on
pages
62­
64.
Publications
marked
with
an
*
are
for
sale;
others
are
available
for
free.

Where
can
I
get
more
information
on...

Work
practices
and
lead­
safety?

Publications
Reference
Letter
B,
C
C
B
G
G
F
58
°
Guide
to
Working
Safely
with
Residential
Lead
Paint
(
1999).
Pamphlet
with
key
lead
safety
precautions
to
follow
during
repainting
and
home
improvement.
°
Reducing
Lead
Hazards
When
Remodeling
Your
Home
(
September
1997).
Pamphlet
providing
basic
information
about
lead­
based
paint
risks
and
precautions
when
remodeling
pre­
1978
homes.

Web
Sites
°
HUD,
Office
of
Lead
Hazard
Control.
Provides
information
on
HUD
regulations,
technical
and
educational
documents,
and
links
to
other
lead
resources.
°
EPA,
Office
of
Pollution
Prevention
and
Toxics.
Provides
information
on
EPA
regulations,
technical
and
educational
documents,
and
links
to
other
lead
resources.

Worker
protection
methods?

Publications
°
Protecting
Workers
and
Their
Communities
from
Lead
Hazards:
A
Guide
for
Protective
Work
Practices
and
Effective
Worker
Training
(
1993).*
Guidance
on
worker
protection
methods,
training
workers,
and
complying
with
OSHA
regulations.
(
About
500
pages)
°
Lead
Exposure
in
the
Construction
Industry
(
1993).
Fact
sheets
that
describe
worker
protection
measures
needed
to
meet
OSHA
requirements
for
lead
including
respiratory
protection
and
protective
clothing.
(
Series
of
6
fact
sheets)

Web
Site
°
OSHA.
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration.
Provides
information
on
OSHA
regulations,
technical
and
educational
documents,
and
links
to
other
lead
resources.
F
Publications
Reference
Letter
B
K
B,
I,
K
L
J
J
RESOURCES
59
5
Preventing
children's
exposure
to
lead
hazards?

Publications
°
Protect
Your
Family
From
Lead
In
Your
Home
(
May
1995).
Pamphlet
that
provides
basic
information
about
addressing
and
preventing
leadbased
paint
hazards
in
the
home.
°
Lead
Poisoning
Prevention:
Directory
of
State
Contacts
(
1997­
98).*
Booklet
that
contains
profiles
of
state
programs
to
reduce
lead
hazards.
(
150
pages)
°
Directory
of
State
and
Local
Lead
Poisoning
Prevention
Advocacy
Organizations
(
1998).*
List
of
state
and
local
non­
profit
organizations
that
are
working
to
prevent
lead
poisoning.
(
About
300
pages)

Web
Site
°
Alliance
to
End
Childhood
Lead
Poisoning.
Information
on
lead
poisoning
prevention,
lead
issues,
and
program
design.
Site
has
publications
that
can
be
copied
from
the
web.

Public
education
and
outreach
materials?

Web
Site
and
Hotline
°
National
Lead
Information
Center.
Information
about
lead
hazards
and
poisoning
prevention.

Locating
certified
abatement
contractors
and
clearance
inspectors?

Web
Site
and
Hotline
°
Leadlisting.
List
of
qualified
lead
professionals
including
inspectors,
risk
assessors,
abatement
contractors,
and
analysis
laboratories.
Reference
Letter
B,
I,
K
E
A
A
I
D
60
Disclosure
requirements?

Publications
°
Protect
Your
Family
From
Lead
in
Your
Home
(
May
1995).
Pamphlet
that
provides
basic
information
about
addressing
and
preventing
leadbased
paint
hazards
in
the
home.
°
Disclosure
of
Lead­
Based
Paint
Hazards
in
Housing
(
March
1996).
Fact
sheet
that
provides
information
on
how
to
meet
Federal
disclosure
requirements.
°
Questions
and
Answers
on
the
HUD/
EPA
Disclosure
Rule.
Answers
to
commonly
asked
questions
about
Federal
disclosure
requirements.
(
5
pages)
°
Interpretive
Guidance
for
the
Real
Estate
Community
on
the
Requirements
for
Disclosure
of
Information
Concerning
Lead­
Based
Paint
in
Housing,
Parts
I
and
II
(
1996).
In­
depth
guidance
on
the
disclosure
requirements
for
real­
estate
professionals
(
27
pages)
°
Resource
Handbook
on
Lead
Hazard
Disclosure
for
Homes
and
Apartments
(
1996).*
Comprehensive
reference
book
on
disclosure
procedures
including
advice
for
renters
and
owners,
a
glossary
of
key
terms,
and
copies
of
disclosure
documents
(
Approximately
300
pages)

Respirators?

Web
Sites
°
National
Institute
of
Occupational
Safety
and
Health.
Provides
information
on
the
proper
use
of
respiratory
protection
and
various
types
of
NIOSHapproved
respirators
that
are
available.
°
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration.
Provides
information
on
OSHA
regulations
regarding
the
use
of
respiratory
protection.
Reference
Letter
B,
I,
K
K
K
K
A
H
J
RESOURCES
61
5
Where
can
I
find...

HUD's
lead
regulations?

°
24
Code
of
Federal
Regulations
(
CFR)
35
(
Lead
Rule).
Contains
lead
hazard
evaluation
and
reduction
requirements
for
properties
that
receive
HUD
funding.

OSHA's
lead
regulations?

°
29
CFR
1926.62
(
Lead
in
Construction)
and
29
CFR
1910.1025
(
Lead
in
General
Industry).
These
regulations
cover
Federal
worker
protection
requirements
for
workers
in
industry,
construction
remodeling,
and
renovation.

EPA's
lead
regulations?

°
40
CFR
745
(
Lead­
Based
Paint
Poisoning
Prevention
in
Certain
Residential
Structures).
Contains
the
Federal
regulations
for
the
disposal
of
lead
waste
and
contractor
notification
requirements
°
40
CFR
745.80
(
Residential
Property
Renovation).
Federal
rule
requiring
contractors
to
provide
notification
before
the
start
of
any
work
that
disturbs
a
painted
surface
in
pre­
1978
homes.

Disclosure
regulations?

°
24
CFR
35
(
HUD)
and
40
CFR
745
(
EPA).
Regulations
for
disclosure
of
known
lead­
based
paint
and
lead­
based
paint
hazards
by
home
sellers
and
landlords.
This
rule
was
published
jointly
by
HUD
and
EPA.
Reference
Letter
B
J
K
K
B,
K
62
State
lead
laws?

Publication
°
Summary
of
Lead
Poisoning
Prevention
Statutes
(
February
1999).
A
state­
by­
state
listing
of
local
lead­
related
regulations,
such
as
waste
disposal
requirements.
Available
by
fax.
(
24
pages)
E
Reference
Letter
C
Alliance
to
End
Childhood
Lead
Poisoning
227
Massachusetts
Avenue,
NE,
Suite
200
Washington,
DC
20002
202­
543­
1147
http://
www.
aeclp.
org
Office
of
Healthy
Homes
and
Lead
Hazard
Control;
U.
S.
Dept.
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
(
HUD)
451
Seventh
Street,
SW,
Room
P­
3206
Washington,
DC
20410
202­
755­
1785
http://
www.
hud.
gov/
offices/
lead
HUD
USER
P.
O.
Box
6091
Rockville,
MD
20849
1­
800­
245­
2691
http://
www.
huduser.
org
Leadlisting
1­
888­
Leadlist
(
1­
888­
532­
3547)
http://
www.
leadlisting.
org
National
Conference
of
State
Legislatures
1560
Broadway,
Suite
700
Denver,
CO
80202
303­
830­
2200
http://
www.
ncsl.
org
B
Contacts
A
Reference
Letter
Organization
Types
of
Resources
Publications
Publications
Program
development
Publications
D
E
Technical
consultation
Publications
RESOURCES
63
5
F
Publications
Technical
consultation
National
Center
for
Lead
Safe
Housing
10227
Wincopin
Circle,
Suite
205
Columbia,
MD
21044
410­
992­
0712
http://
www.
leadsafehousing.
org
National
Institute
of
Building
Sciences
(
NIBS)
Publications
Department
1201
L
Street,
NW,
Suite
400
Washington,
DC
20005­
4014
202­
289­
7800
http://
www.
nibs.
org
National
Institute
of
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
(
NIOSH)
Hubert
H.
Humphrey
Building,
Room
7154
200
Independence
Avenue,
SW
Washington,
DC
20201
800­
35­
NIOSH
(
800­
356­
4674)
http://
www.
cdc.
gov/
niosh/
homepage
html
National
Lead
Information
Center
(
NLIC)
8601
Georgia
Avenue,
Suite
503
Silver
Spring,
MD
20910
Information
Clearinghouse:
1­
800­
424­
Lead
(
1­
800­
424­
5323)
http://
www.
epa.
gov/
lead/
nlic.
htm
I
H
G
Publications
Training
Publications
Publications
Training
Reference
Letter
Organization
Types
of
Resources
Reference
Letter
Organization
Types
of
Resources
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J
L
K
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration
(
OSHA)
U.
S.
Department
of
Labor,
OSHA
Publications
Office
200
Constitution
Avenue,
NW,
Room
N3101
Washington,
DC
20210
OSHA
Lead
web
page:
http://
www.
osha­
slc.
gov/
SLTC/
lead/
index.
html
OSHA
Respirator
web
page:
http://
www.
osha­
slc.
gov/
SLTC/
respiratory_
advisor/
mainpage.
html
Office
of
Pollution
Prevention
and
Toxics
(
OPPT)
U.
S.
Environmental
Protection
Agency
(
EPA)
401
M
Street,
SW
(
7401)
Washington,
DC
20460
202­
260­
3810
http://
www.
epa.
gov/
lead
Society
for
Occupational
&
Environmental
Health
6728
Old
McLean
Village
Drive
McLean,
VA
22101
703­
556­
9222
http://
www.
soeh.
org
Technical
consultation
Enforcement
Publications
Program
development
Publications
RESOURCES
65
C.
GETTING
THE
WORD
OUT
5
How
Owners
and
Occupants
Can
Work
Together
to
Improve
Lead
Safety
In
Homes
Gaining
tenant
cooperation
can
help
rental
property
owners
and
managers
respond
promptly
to
conditions
that
could
pose
a
health
threat
to
occupants.

Owner
Responsibilities
1.
Check
the
building
to
be
sure
that:

 
The
building
shell
is
sound.

 
Water
isn't
coming
in
from
the
outside
and
causing
damage.

 
Sources
of
moisture
inside
are
not
causing
damage.

 
Painted
surfaces
are
intact.

 
Doors
and
windows
work
properly.

 
All
surfaces
are
clean
and
cleanable

2.
Maintain
the
building.

 
Train
maintenance
staff
to
minimize
dust,
clean
up
effectively,
and
protect
themselves.

 
Conduct
regular
building
checks
for
potential
problems,
such
as:
°
Flaking
or
peeling
paint
°
Water
damage
to
paint,
plaster,
or
wood
°
Plumbing
or
roof
leaks
°
Painted
doors
and
windows
that
do
not
operate
smoothly
3.
Educate
occupants
and
gain
their
cooperation.

 
Fulfill
Federal
notice
and
disclosure
requirements.

 
Have
occupants
inform
you
of
damaged
paint
and
other
maintenance
problems.
When
Maintenance
or
Renovation
Work
is
Done
Give
occupants
the
Lead
Safety
pamphlet
required
by
Federal
regulations
(
see
page
66).
Tell
occupants:

 
Why
repairs
are
necessary.

 
The
work
schedule.

 
How
they
and
their
possessions
will
be
protected.

 
Why
they
may
need
to
leave
during
the
work.
66
Precautions
Tenants
Can
Take
to
Protect
Their
Family
Occupants
should
pay
special
attention
to
page
7
of
the
pamphlet
Protect
Your
Family
From
Lead
In
Your
Home.
It
describes
steps
that
occupants
can
take
to
reduce
the
chance
that
they
will
be
exposed
to
lead
hazards.
Suggestions
from
this
pamphlet
include:

 
Clean
floors,
window
frames,
interior
window
sills,
and
other
flat
surfaces
each
week
using
warm
water
and
an
all­
purpose
cleaner.

 
Clean
up
any
paint
chips
immediately.

 
Keep
child
play
areas
clean.

 
Wash
children's
hands
often.

 
Keep
children
from
chewing
interior
window
sills
and
other
painted
surfaces.
Federal
Notice
and
Disclosure
Requirements
(
24
CFR
Part
35
or
40
CFR
Part
745)

 
Landlords
and
home
sellers
must
notify
future
occupants
about
leadbased
paint
hazards
by
giving
them
the
pamphlet
Protect
Your
Family
From
Lead
in
Your
Home.
 
Landlords
and
home
sellers
must
disclose
information
about
known
leadbased
paint
and/
or
leadbased
paint
hazards
before
dwelling
leases
or
home
sales
contracts
take
effect.
Leases
and
sales
contracts
must
also
include
a
form
about
lead­
based
paint
that
meets
Federal
requirements
Contact
HUD
or
EPA
for
more
information
about
these
requirements
(
see
Section
5B,
p.
57).
 
Explain
to
occupants
why
steps,
such
as
regular
cleaning
prevent
lead­
based
paint
hazards.
(
See
below.)

 
Consider
providing
cleaning
supplies
and
tools
(
see
page
75)
to
occupants
to
encourage
cleaning.

 
Remind
tenants
that
it
is
a
good
practice
to
provide
notice
of
problems
in
writing.

 
Make
sure
occupants
understand
the
property's
maintenance
reporting
procedures
and
indicate
that
these
problems
require
priority
attention.
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67
5
Notice
Prior
to
Renovation
Federal
law
requires
contractors
and
owners
of
rental
properties
to
inform
occupants
about
the
risks
of
lead­
based
paint
before
nonemergency
repair,
maintenance,
and
home
renovation
work
begins.
This
law
applies
for
all
work
on
surfaces
greater
than
2
square
feet
per
component.
Contractors
and
property
owners
must
distribute
copies
of
the
pamphlet
Protect
Your
Family
From
Lead
In
Your
Home
before
any
work
starts.
See
EPA's
regulation
at
40
CFR
745.80.
Also
see
Section
5B,
p.
57,
for
sources
that
can
provide
copies
of
this
pamphlet.
Contractors
and
owners
must
make
sure
that
occupants
have
received
the
pamphlet.
°
For
owner­
occupied
homes,
the
contractor
must
have
the
homeowner
sign
an
acknowledgement
form
after
receiving
the
pamphlet
Or,
the
contractor
can
send
the
pamphlet
by
certified
mail.
°
For
tenants,
the
contractor
or
property
owner
must
have
an
adult
occupant
sign
an
acknowledgement
form
after
receiving
the
pamphlet
Or,
the
contractor
or
owner
can
send
the
pamphlet
by
certified
mail.
If
the
contractor
cannot
get
a
signed
acknowledgement,
the
contractor
must
sign
a
statement
documenting
this.
°
For
work
in
common
areas,
such
as
the
lobby,
of
an
apartment
building,
the
contractor
must
give
the
pamphlet
to
the
owner
and
to
the
occupants
of
all
affected
areas
and
inform
them
of
the
nature,
location,
timing,
and
length
of
the
job.

Why
Lead
Safety
Makes
Sense
for
Property
Owners
and
Contractors
Property
owners
and
contractors
that
use
safe
work
practices
benefit
in
several
ways.

Advantages
for
Owners
of
Residential
Rental
Properties
Owners
who
maintain
their
rental
properties
using
work
practices
that
increase
lead
safety
can
use
this
information
to
attract
tenants
who
are
concerned
for
their
child's
health.
Some
local
agencies
may
even
maintain
a
listing
of
housing
units
that
meet
certain
lead­
safety
standards
When
giving
prospective
tenants
the
lead­
based
paint
pamphlet
and
the
required
disclosure
information,
they
can
tell
the
tenant
that
the
property
has
a
program
to
minimize
the
risk
of
hazards
from
lead­
based
paint.
A
safety
program
would
include:
68
°
Educating
and
training
maintenance
workers.
°
Examining
property
at
turnover
and
then
every
year
for
deteriorating
paint.
°
Correcting
conditions
that
may
cause
paint
to
flake
and
peel
(
excessive
moisture,
binding
doors,
etc.).
°
Doing
work
safely
and
cleaning
up
well.
°
Making
sure
surfaces
are
cleanable
and
doing
a
professional
cleaning
at
turnover.
°
Performing
dust
wipe
tests
before
occupancy,
and
after
every
maintenance
job
that
disturbs
old
paint.
It
is
also
recommended
to
perform
a
dust
wipe
sample
test
at
least
every
two
years.
Keep
the
results
on
file.
°
Encouraging
tenants
to
inform
property
owners
if
there
is
a
problem.

Advantages
for
Contractors
Doing
work
safely
can
enhance
a
contractor's
reputation,
maintain
the
safety
of
workers,
and
protect
the
health
of
customers
and
their
children.
A
program
for
lead
safety
can
also
help
contractors
when
bidding
new
jobs.
For
example,
contractors
performing
repairs
and
improvements
in
homes
built
before
1978
must
give
potential
customers
a
pamphlet
about
the
risk
of
lead­
based
paint
during
renovation.
Contractors
that
follow
practices
for
lead
safety
can
demonstrate
to
customers
that
they
understand
the
risks
and
show
that
their
workers
take
specific
precautions
to
protect
against
lead­
based
paint
hazards
Lead­
safety
can
help
"
give
you
a
leg
up"
on
the
competition.
Safe
work
practices
also
offer
benefits
that
are
important
to
customers
°
Dust
and
debris
are
confined
to
the
work
area.
°
A
"
clean"
work
area
at
the
end
of
the
job.
°
Some
work
offers
additional
benefits.
(
For
example,
repairs
to
windows
can
improve
their
operation,
prevent
damage
from
moisture
and
lower
energy
and
maintenance
costs.)
°
Lead
safety
also
helps
protect
you
as
a
contractor.
For
example,
having
an
independent,
certified
professional
take
dust
wipe
samples
of
the
work
area
promptly
after
cleanup
provides
strong
documentation
that
no
lead
hazards
were
present
in
the
work
area
at
the
end
of
the
job.
Respiratory
Protection
Respiratory
protection
helps
prevent
workers
from
breathing
harmful
amounts
of
lead
and
other
substances,
touching
their
mouths
with
dusty
hands,
or
swallowing
paint
chips.
When
work
creates
high
levels
of
dust
in
the
air,
properly
trained
and
certified
lead­
based
paint
professionals
should
do
these
high
dust
jobs.
If
you
work
for
someone,
and
plan
on
doing
this
type
of
work,
your
employer
must
meet
the
requirements
of
the
OSHA
Lead
in
Construction
Standard
(
29
CFR
1926.62).
These
requirements
include
respiratory
protection
when
work
creates
lead
dust
in
air
that
exceeds
the
"
permissible
exposure
limit"
(
PEL)
 
see
Air
Monitoring
and
Results
sections
below.
See
Section
5B,
p.
57,
for
sources
of
information
about
OSHA
requirements.
Respirators
may
be
required
for
activities
that
generate
high
levels
of
dust
such
as:
°
Demolishing
painted
surfaces
°
Opening
up
wall
and
ceiling
cavities
°
Using
power
tools
on
painted
surfaces
°
Dry
scraping
large
painted
areas
For
this
type
of
work,
OSHA
requirements
include
the
following:
°
Training
workers
on
how
to
properly
use
and
maintain
respirators.
°
Making
sure
proper
respirators
are
always
available
and
that
workers
have
been
fit
tested.
Where
respirator
use
is
required,
workers
must
be
part
of
a
written
respiratory
protection
program
that
meets
OSHA
standards
(
29
CFR
1910.134).
Many
types
of
respirators
can
be
used:
 
Disposable
respirators
can
be
used
if
they
are
rated
by
NIOSH
as
N100
(
or
HEPA)
 
this
information
can
be
found
on
the
respirator's
package
or
the
respirator
itself.

RESOURCES
69
D.
MORE
ABOUT
TECHNICAL
TOPICS
5
Worker
wearing
NIOSHapproved
disposable
respirator
HEPA
filter
material
Dust
mask
not
NIOSH
approved
Metal
nose
bridge
70
 
Non­
disposable
respirators,
also
rated
by
NIOSH
as
N100,
often
have
replaceable
cartridges
and
require
regular
maintenance.
°
Having
a
trained
person
do
air
monitoring
that
measures
the
amount
of
dust
in
the
air
to
determine
if
respirators
are
required
by
OSHA,
and
the
appropriate
level
of
protection.
Workers
must
wear
proper
respirators
while
air
monitoring
is
being
done.

Air
Monitoring
Air
monitoring
is
done
to
ensure
that
workers
are
not
being
exposed
to
dangerous
levels
of
lead
dust
in
the
air,
and
to
comply
with
OSHA
requirements.
It
must
be
done
by
a
person
with
special
training.
A
worker
being
monitored
wears
a
small
plastic
canister
clipped
to
his/
her
clothing
near
the
face.
A
pump
in
a
device
clipped
to
the
belt
draws
air
and
dust
into
the
canister.
The
canister
is
then
sent
to
a
lab
to
measure
how
much
lead
dust
was
in
the
air.

What
Do
the
Results
Mean?
The
results
are
measured
in
micrograms
per
cubic
meter
(
µ
g/
m3).
If
the
amount
of
lead
dust
in
the
air
exceeds
the
permissible
exposure
limit
(
PEL)
of
50
µ
g/
m3,
workers
must
wear
at
least
a
half­
face
respirator
with
an
N100
(
or
HEPA)
rating
and
certain
OSHA
requirements
must
be
followed.
Results
may
show
that
respirators
are
not
necessary
or
that
a
greater
level
of
protection
is
needed.
If
the
results
show
lead
dust
levels
in
the
air
above
500
µ
g/
m3,
a
more
protective
respirator
is
required.

Other
Protection
In
addition
to
respiratory
protection
for
activities
that
generate
high
levels
of
dust,
compliance
with
OSHA's
Lead
in
Construction
Standard
may
involve
blood
tests
for
workers,
medical
monitoring,
hand
washing
facilities,
other
personal
protective
equipment,
shower
and
changing
areas,
and
additional
training.
Worker
wearing
a
non­
disposable
respirator
RESOURCES
71
5
Testing
Dust
for
Lead
By
having
dust
wipe
samples
taken,
job
supervisors
and
property
owners
can
locate
dust
lead
hazards
and
test
the
effectiveness
of
cleaning
at
the
end
of
a
job.

Where
Are
Dust
Samples
Taken?
Samples
are
taken
in
the
area
of
the
dwelling
where
work
has
been
completed
The
following
surfaces
within
the
work
area
should
be
sampled:
°
Floor
°
Interior
window
sills
(
also
referred
to
as
window
stools)
°
Window
troughs
When
Should
Dust
Samples
Be
Taken?
°
At
the
end
of
a
job
°
If
there
is
a
child
or
pregnant
woman
living
in
the
home
°
Before
a
family
moves
into
a
home
What
Do
the
Results
Mean?
The
results
of
the
laboratory
analysis
will
show
the
amount
of
lead
found
in
the
dust
from
the
area
sampled.
The
results
are
measured
in
micrograms
per
square
foot
(
µ
g/
ft2).
To
determine
if
a
lead­
based
paint
hazard
exists,
based
on
EPA's
requirements,
compare
the
results
to
the
following
standards:

If
the
results
for
a
sample
are
higher
than
these
standards,
a
dust
lead
hazard
is
present.
For
clearance
puposes
only,
a
value
of
400
µ
g/
ft2
should
be
used
for
window
troughs.
Window
trough
Interior
window
sill
Floor
°
40
µ
g/
ft2
on
the
floor
°
250
µ
g/
ft2
on
the
interior
window
sill
(
stool)
72
Who
Can
Take
Dust
Wipe
Samples?
Following
painting,
home
maintenance,
and
renovation
work:

°
In
homes
receiving
Federal
assistance,
dust
wipe
samples,
if
required
by
regulations,
must
be
taken
by
appropriately
trained
personnel
who
were
not
involved
in
the
work.
This
"
clearance"
testing
may
be
done
by
a
lead­
based
paint
inspector,
risk
assessor
or
sampling
technician
certified
by
a
State
or
the
EPA.
Clearance
testing
may
also
be
done
by
a
person
trained
as
a
sampling
technician,
as
long
as
a
certified
lead­
based
paint
inspector
or
risk
assessor
approves
the
technician's
work
and
signs
the
clearance
examination
report.

°
For
all
other
homes,
it
is
recommended
that
dust
wipe
samples
be
taken
by
a
trained
sampling
technician,
or,
preferably,
a
certified
lead­
based
paint
inspector,
risk
assessor,
or
sampling
technician.
Some
states
require
that
dust
wipe
samples
be
taken
by
a
certified
person.

What
Actions
Do
I
Take
Based
On
the
Results?
If
the
results
show
dust
lead
levels
higher
than
the
standards
listed
above,
the
area
where
the
work
was
performed
should
be
cleaned
to
remove
the
dust
lead
hazard.

If
the
dust
wipe
samples
were
taken
as
part
of
ongoing
monitoring
by
maintenance
staff
or
the
property
owner,
the
surfaces
where
work
was
performed
should
be
examined
to
see
if
the
work
has
failed
or
new
conditions
that
generate
dust
have
developed.
In
either
case,
these
conditions
should
be
corrected
using
lead­
safety
principles
and
work
practices.

If
the
work
required
to
correct
the
likely
source
of
the
dust
lead
hazard
is
beyond
the
scope
of
this
guide,
the
property
owner
should
seek
the
help
of
a
lead­
based
paint
professional
trained
to
safely
correct
lead­
based
paint
hazards.
RESOURCES
73
Setting
Up
a
Dust
Room
5
A
dust
room
can
be
useful
for
dusty
work
on
building
components
that
can
be
moved.
For
example,
scraping
or
planing
doors
or
window
sashes
can
be
done
in
a
dust
room.
A
dust
room
is
particularly
useful
when
working
in
occupied
spaces.
The
dust
room
can
be
any
room
that
can
be
closed
off.
The
door
can
be
covered
with
a
flap
system
(
see
page
46)
and
the
floor
can
be
covered
with
protective
sheeting
taped
to
the
baseboard.
Workers
in
this
room
should
wear
disposable
clothing
and
wear
respiratory
protection.
Wall
and
ceiling
vents
inside
the
room
should
be
sealed
off.
Worker
in
room
wears
respiratory
protection
Protective
sheeting
on
floor
Containment
sheeting
over
door
(
See
page
46)

Hand
components
(
doors,
sashes,
etc.)
through
flap
in
protective
sheeting
HEPA
vacuum
for
power
tools
74
Building
a
Door
Hold
A
door
hold
makes
working
on
doors
easier
and
safer.

The
weight
of
the
door
will
close
the
vertical
1x6s
and
hold
the
door.

Door
hold
at
work
10"
to
12"
1x6
1/
4"
plywood
Nail
and
glue
Screw
and
glue
2"
or
more
Screw
and
glue
Cover
with
rug
or
thick
material
to
protect
door
finish
5"
hinge
(
or
5"
spring
hinge)
2x2
Additional
Tools
Needed
for
Lead­
Safety
Work
(
Not
every
tool
is
needed
for
every
job.)

Paint
scrapers
­
A
variety
of
scrapers
are
useful;
carbon
blades
last
longest.
A
mill
file
works
well
to
keep
scraper
blades
sharp.

Sanding
sponges
and
wet/
dry
sandpaper
­
Where
areas
need
to
be
smoothed
or
feathered,
these
abrasive
tools,
when
used
wet,
keep
dust
to
a
minimum.

Mist
bottles
­
Misting
a
surface
being
scraped
or
cut
keeps
down
dust.
Squeeze
bottles
work
best
in
small
areas.
For
larger
jobs,
a
pump
pressure
sprayer
in
a
knapsack
works
best.

Plane
­
A
jack,
smooth,
or
jointer
(
not
block)
plane.
Hand
planes
are
good
for
removing
paint
from
edges
such
as
the
edge
of
a
window
stool,
or
door.
They
create
very
little
dust.

Cleanup
station
­
A
kitchen
counter
with
a
working
sink
is
a
good
place
for
a
cleanup
station.
If
not
available,
set
up
a
board
with
3
buckets
and
a
pump
sprayer.
The
station
should
have:
°
Paper
towels
and
soap
°
Pads
for
cleaning
respirators
°
A
2­
bottle
eye­
wash
station
°
A
first
aid
kit
°
Clipboard
with
emergency
numbers
°
Drinking
water
and
cups
Personal
Protective
Clothing
and
Equipment
°
A
disposable
respirator
rated
by
NIOSH
as
N100
(
or
HEPA)
°
A
half­
face,
air
cartridge
respirator
rated
by
NIOSH
as
N100
(
or
HEPA)
°
Protective,
lightweight,
disposable
suits
with
elastic
sleeves
and
ankles
°
Shoe
covers
(
slip
resistant
is
recommended)
°
Safety
glasses
(
vented
goggles
if
working
in
high
dust
conditions
or
when
using
liquids
or
strippers)
°
Ear
protection
if
using
power
tools
RESOURCES
75
E
.
TO
O
L
AND
SUPPLY
L
I
S
T
5
Hand
wash
buckets
Emergency
numbers
Pump
sprayer
Eye­
wash
station
Towels
First
aid
kit
Drinking
water
76
Cleaning
Equipment
°
Bottle
mister
and
pump
sprayer
for
detergent
°
Mops
and
buckets
°
Tack
cloths
for
wiping
furnishings
that
may
be
damaged
by
water
°
Heavy­
duty
paper
towels
and/
or
rags
Vacuums
­
At
the
end
of
a
job,
use
a
HEPA
vacuum
because
it
will
capture
even
the
finest
dust.
For
regular
household
cleaning,
use
a
HEPA
vacuum
if
available.
If
one
is
not
available,
use
a
fine
filter
in
your
vacuum
known
as
micron
or
allergen
bags.

Painting
Supplies
°
Use
commercial
grade
cleaners;
there
are
also
lead­
specific
cleaners
(
Note:
Trisodium
phosphate
[
TSP]
is
banned
in
some
states.)
°
Degreasers
may
be
necessary
on
some
walls.
°
Use
deglosser
or
wet
sanding
supplies.
°
Where
wood
is
exposed,
use
a
sealer
and
then
apply
a
best
grade
primer
or
primer­
sealer.

Other
Tools
°
Coil
stock
for
covering
window
troughs.
Coil
stock
is
available
with
white
and
brown
sides
to
match
window
trim
color
(
see
page
36).
°
Window
opening
tool
for
windows
that
are
painted
shut
(
see
page
29).
°
Brace
with
screwdriver
tips
for
removing
and
replacing
hinge
screws.
°
Power
planer
with
exhaust
port
that
can
be
attached
to
HEPA
vacuum
A
power
planer
can
be
used
for
stripping
window
sashes
and
doors
in
a
contained
work
area
with
respiratory
protection.
RESOURCES
77
F.
NOTES
AND
SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS
5
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80
G
.
W
O
R
K
C
H
E
C
K
L
I
S
T
Before
Work
Begins
 
Are
the
possible
risks
to
occupants
identified?

 
Are
the
occupants
informed
of
the
possible
risks
and
their
responsibilities?

 
Are
the
causes
of
the
problems
located?
 
Is
the
work
area
set
up?

 
Is
the
work
area
closed
off
from
occupants?

During
Work
 
Are
dust
and
debris
being
contained
in
the
work
area?

 
Are
workers
wearing
necessary
protective
clothing
and
equipment?

 
Are
workers
cleaning
up
each
time
they
leave
the
work
site?

At
the
End
of
the
Job
 
Did
workers
fix
the
cause
of
the
problem?

 
Did
workers
remove
visible
dust
and
debris?

 
Did
workers
properly
dispose
of
dust
and
debris?

 
Did
workers
wet
wash
the
surfaces?

 
Were
dust
samples
taken
to
make
sure
that
cleanup
worked?

For
Long­
Term
Maintenance
Is
there
a
plan
to:

 
Maintain
painted
surfaces?

 
Keep
surfaces
clean
and
cleanable?

 
Prevent
water
and
moisture
damage?

This
Guide
may
be
reproduced
and
distributed
without
prior
permission
from
the
U.
S.
Department
of
Housing
and
Urban
Development
or
any
other
Federal
Agency.

Disclaimer:
The
guidance
offered
in
this
document
is
based
upon
the
latest
lead
hazard
control
knowledge
and
technology
available
at
the
time
it
was
written.
Users
bear
all
risks
associated
with
reliance
on
these
work
practices
and
have
sole
responsibility
for
evaluating
the
information
it
contains.
Users
bear
sole
responsibility
to
form
their
own
independent
judgments
on
the
document's
use,
modification,
and
adaptation
as
appropriate.
Neither
the
United
States
Government
nor
any
of
its
employees
makes
any
warranty,
expressed
or
implied,
or
assumes
any
legal
liability
for
any
use
of,
or
the
results
of,
any
information,
product
or
process
discussed
in
this
document.
Why
Follow
this
Guide?

The
Simple
Work
Practice
Changes
in
this
Guide
Can
Protect
Children
and
Workers
°
This
Guide
contains
practical
steps
for
lead
safety.
°
With
small
changes
in
work
practices,
workers
can
protect
themselves
their
families,
and
their
customers,
especially
children,
from
lead
exposure.

Painting,
Home
Improvement,
and
Maintenance
Work
in
Older
Homes
Can
Endanger
Children
°
Most
homes
built
before
1978
contain
lead­
based
paint.
°
Doing
work
improperly
can
create
a
lot
of
paint
chips
and
dust
that
may
contain
lead.
°
Lead
in
paint
chips,
dust,
and
soil
gets
on
children's
hands
and
toys
which
they
may
put
in
their
mouths.
°
Lead
can
make
children
very
sick
and
cause
permanent
brain
and
nerve
damage,
learning
difficulties,
and
behavior
problems.

Poor
Maintenance
Also
Endangers
Children
°
Paint
flaking
and
peeling
is
often
caused
by
moisture.
°
Rubbing
or
impact
on
doors,
windows,
and
trim
can
cause
paint
failure.

Who
Should
Use
This
Guide?

°
Building
maintenance
workers
and
supervisors
°
Painters
°
Repair,
renovation,
and
remodeling
contractors
°
Property
managers
and
owners
°
Homeowners
Ordering
Additional
Copies
Single
copies
of
Lead
Paint
Safety:
A
Field
Guide
for
Painting,
Home
Maintenance,
and
Renovation
Work
on
paper
or
on
CD­
ROM
can
be
ordered
from
the
National
Lead
Information
Center
at
1­
800­
424­
5323
or
downloaded
from
the
HUD
Office
of
Healthy
Homes
and
Lead
Hazard
Control
web
site
at
www.
hud.
gov/
offices/
lead.

For
information
about
obtaining
multiple
copies,
contact
the
National
Lead
Information
Center.

March
2001
HUD­
1779­
LHC
