Lead Hazard Control
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Contrary to popular belief, lead is not banned and may still be used in the manufacture of electrical storage batteries, ammunition, various chemicals, and fishing sinkers. It's also still used in industrial applications, such as in yellow road-marking paint, and red corrosion-resistant steel paint on bridges. Leaded solder is still used in circuit board manufacturing and other processes. While the use of lead as additives in paint, gasoline, solder, and pipes has been reduced or eliminated in some cases, the old products or their remains can still be found in the environment.
The Lead Hazard Control Program has been developed to outline requirements on the use, handling, and disposal of lead and lead-containing materials, including lead containing paint on campus.
Lead Hazard Control Program
Roles and Responsibilites
Departmental, supervisory, and employee roles and responsibilities for lead hazard control.
Training
Training offered related to lead hazards.
Construction and Renovation Projects
Inspection Reports
The Virginia licensed Lead Inspector or Risk Assessor shall prepare a written report titled "Asbestos and Lead Inspection Report" for the purpose of communicating the presence or absence of lead-containing materials in any renovation, demolition, or addition project. The following information is required, at a minimum, for the lead inspection portion of the report:
- Lead inspector or risk assessor's name and license (or certification) number
- Note: License (or certification) must be current on the day of the inspection.
- Location of any new surveys conducted (building, room number, or other reference)
- Note: Per the Department of General Services' "Construction and Professional Services Manual,"locations must be marked on the drawings.
- Note: If information is from historical data, indicate such in the report. Historical data may include information from the asbestos and lead database, CAD drawings, sample reports not included in the database, and abatement records.
- Location, type, and quantity of all lead-containing materials within the scope of work for the project
- Note the general condition of the material (ex. good, peeling, etc.)
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Testing
In accordance with the Department of General Services, Construction and Professional Services Manual, all facilities which may house children six (6) years of age and younger that were constructed prior to 1978, must have a lead materials and lead paint inspection and risk assessment conducted by a Virginia-licensed lead inspector and/or risk assessor prior to their being occupied by the children. Where abatement or renovation is to be conducted in these facilities, a Virginia-licensed lead project designer shall develop lead project specification which complies with all EPA and VOSH regulations. A Virginia-licensed risk assessor or lead project designer shall ensure that the requirements of the project specifications are followed, including the collection and documentation of all clearance samples.
If lead-based paint will be encountered by the contractor, the contractor shall comply with all EPA requirements for lead control/abatement in target housing, and all VOSH requirements for worker safety.
Notification Requirements
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (VDOLI)
Per 16VAC25-35, written notification to VDOLI is required before beginning any lead project where the contract price is $2,000 or more, or before beginning lead-based paint activities in target housing (built before 1978), and child-occupied facilities (e.g. day-care centers, preschools, and kindergarten classrooms).
Notification shall be made to VDOLI by the licensed lead abatement contractor at least 20 calendar days prior to the commencement of each lead project on the Permit Application and Notification for Lead Abatement and Renovation form. The permit fee shall be submitted with the notification.
Emergency Notification
Notification of less than 20 days may be allowed in case of an emergency involving the protection of life, health, or property. A description of the emergency situation shall be included when filing an emergency notification.
Documentation and Waste
Required abatement project documentation and proper waste handling.
Non-Construction Activities
Other potential workplace exposures to lead.
Definitions
Terms and definitions related to lead hazard control.
Contact Information
Robin McCall-Miller, Occupational Safety Program Manager
Phone: 540-231-2341
Email: rmmiller@vt.edu