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When a lead paint . a nas b«n identified, and the decision to abate has be 1 <br /> made, the following ceps must be taken: <br /> • Choose the best abatement method <br /> • Contain the lead during abatement <br /> • Clean-up the work area <br /> Choose the Best Abatement Method <br /> There are three major methods abating lead paint: <br /> • Replacement - In general, replacement of surfaces coated with '.e <br /> paint is the best method for abating lead paint. Replacement is i <br /> permanent solution and creates less of a hazard since far less lead dust <br /> is generated in the process compared to other abatement methods. <br /> • Encapsulation - Surfaces which cannot be replaced should be abated <br /> encapsulation with a durable material such as paneling. It is a safer <br /> method than removing the paint on-site because it generates less le, i <br /> dust and fumes. Since lead paint is not rEmoved in the proce>>. <br /> surfaces which are encapsulated must be maintained over time. <br /> • Removal - On-site removal of lead paint is the method of last choi <br /> and should be reserved for those situations where replacement c. <br /> encapsulation is not feasible. Doors or woodwork can be sent for o" <br /> site chemical stripping if replacement is not desirable for aesthetic <br /> other reasons. <br /> As no single method will be suitable for all situations, each case requires caret . <br /> consideration of which method or combination of methods is the best solution. .;:: <br /> lead-painted parts of a structure must be abated. For example, when abating a do— <br /> or window, the door jamb and inside tracks on the windows must also be abate <br /> Abatement of these surfaces is especially important in that their -novec,en: <br /> accelerates the creation of 'ead dust. <br /> DO NOT LSE is E. :OLLOWLN G 2ME::;ODS TO R MOVE LEAD P .ItiT: <br /> • Open flame burning <br /> • Sanding without attached "High Efficiency Par:ic.:late Aerosol" <br /> vacuum <br /> • Open abrasive blasting <br /> • Unconfined hydro-blasting <br /> • Methviene chloride for interior use (unless for localized tout:^. uJ <br /> •Neil-ventilated areas; <br /> • Dr/ scraping <br /> _.P.T.�. -RAr i -;_;s9 ibatemc�c '�.c:�iirses <br /> Page - 0.1 <br />