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J <br />Lead can also effect the ability to perform fine movements, can cause decreases in hand grip <br />strength, and weakness in ankles and wrists. <br />Long term exposure to lead can impair the body's ability to form blood cells and carry <br />oxygen, and can cause permanent damage to the kidneys. Lead overexposure can cause <br />painful stomach and intestinal disorders including colic and diarrhea. Elevated levels of lead <br />in the body can cause loss of sex drive, infertility, impotence in men, and birth defects for <br />pregnant women. Elemental lead and lead oxide is not absorbed through the skin, and will <br />not cause skin irritation. Lead dust can cause mild eye irritation; in the same manner as other <br />fine dust particles. <br />3.5 Accident Prevention <br />Accidents shall be prevented by planning during safety meeting (Section 3.15.1), site <br />monitoring by the health and safety coordinator, and regular management safety audits <br />conducted by the project manager and business unit management. <br />3.6 Training <br />All IT personnel will, at a minimum have completed 40 hours of health and safety training <br />and a current 8 hour refresher for hazardous waste work as required in 29 CFR 1910.120 <br />Final Rule. At least one person on site at all times during site operations will have a current <br />fust aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. The CPR certification must <br />be refreshed annually and first aid certification must be renewed every three years. Written <br />certification of the initial, supervisory, first aid/CPR, and refresher training, as applicable will <br />be available on site whenever work is being performed. <br />All IT personnel who are subject to exposure to lead shall complete lead training in <br />accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1025. The lead training will include, as a minimum, the <br />following: <br />a) Information on the content of the OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1025) standard. <br />b) The specific nature of the operations which could result in exposure to lead above <br />the action level. <br />c) The purpose, proper selection, fitting, use, and limitations of respirators applicable <br />to lead work. <br />MZ/07-07-92/EES/ENG/2054r 3-7 <br />