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?. Use abatement methods which minimize exposure ro lead. <br /> The safest methods of abatement should be used. n, is means reviacing and <br /> encapsulating lead painted surfaces whenever possible, and reserving more <br /> hazardous methods of on-site paint removal as methods of last choice. <br /> 3. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in the work area. <br /> 4. Do not leave the work area in work clothing. <br /> Children of a lead abatement worker can be poisoned by the lead dust brought <br /> home on the parent's clothes, hair, and body. Therefore, abatement w:7kers <br /> must not leave the job area in the clothing they worked in. It is best for <br /> workers to wear disposable coveralls while on the job site and to remove <br /> these coveralls when leaving the job site. Abatement workers should also <br /> wear disposable shoe covers to keep from tracking lead dust outside of the <br /> work area; these booties should be taken off when leaving the work area. <br /> Clothes worn underneath the coveralls should ideally be changed :efore <br /> leaving the job site and washed separately from the rest of the laundry. <br /> 5. Practice good personal hygiene. <br /> Abatement workers must wash their hands and face before eating, drinking, <br /> and smoking, and should not enter an eating area in contaminated clothing. <br /> Before going home, workers should shower or wash thoroughly. <br /> 6. Use respiratory protection. <br /> Respirators should be used whenever 'Lead dust or fumes are generated <br /> during abatement work. As even the safest methods can generate some lead <br /> dust, respirators should be routinely used in abatement work to minimize <br /> exposure. <br /> Respirators must be approved by the National institute for Occspationai <br /> Safety and Health (NIOSH). For sanding and scraping operations, filter <br /> cartrdges which provide orotecdon from toxic dus;s are needed. For buainQ <br /> overarons, (such as a heat gun) a respirator :rust have a filter cartridge whi& <br /> will provide protection from toxic fumes. A HEPA cartridge respirator will <br /> protect abatement workers from lead dust and fumes. The commorniy used <br /> paper mask held in place with a single elastic band will not protect workers <br /> from lead. A reference for a NIOSH guide to respiratory protection is listed <br /> under Additional Resources. <br /> Keep the work area is free or lead as possible. <br /> Carefully follow the instructions on containment of lead during abatement <br /> (see the Paint Abatement Section). A HEPA vacuum or wet mnov should be <br /> used to remove lead dust. Never dry sweet) or :,low the dust away with <br /> cam-pressed air. <br /> �._.. .. DRAFT 51,2189 C"_. eiines <br /> Page - i.i4 <br />