MOD VIII - REGULATORY OVERVIEW FOR WORKERS IN FEDERALLY-ASSISTED HOUSING  List the major Federal agencies responsible for regulating lead-based paint and associated activities.  Recognize that the Lead Safe Housing Rule requires lead safe work practices and clearance in HUD-assisted housing.  Explain interim controls — their purpose and how they relate to maintenance. VIII-1 Learning Objectives

MOD VIII - REGULATORY OVERVIEW FOR WORKERS IN FEDERALLY-ASSISTED HOUSING  Explain the key points of EPA’s Pre- Renovation Education Rule.  Explain the key points of OSHA rules that protect workers from exposure to lead. VIII-2 Learning Objectives, Continued

VIII-3 TITLE X VIII-3  The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X)  Set course for regulations developed by: –Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) –Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) –Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

VIII-4 HUD’S LEAD SAFE HOUSING RULE VIII-4  Lead Safe Work Practices –“De Minimis” Standard  Clearance  Interim Controls

VIII-5 HUD/EPA DISCLOSURE RULE VIII-5  Owners of pre-1978 properties must disclose information about lead to potential buyers or renters  Homebuyers have 10 days to obtain an inspection or risk assessment  Distribution of the HUD/EPA/CPSC pamphlet “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” to all new buyers and renters

VIII-6 EPA’S ACTIONS ON RENOVATION AND REMODELING VIII-6  EPA Pre-Renovation Education Rule –The Lead Hazard Notification Pamphlet (“Protect Your Family”) must be provided no more than 60 days before starting remodeling or renovation work. (Note: This requirement does not apply to maintenance activities.) –Repairs of areas less than or equal to 2 square feet are exempt from this requirement. –Emergency actions are exempt.  EPA Training

VIII-7 OSHA REGULATIONS VIII-7  OSHA Hazard Communication Standards  OSHA Lead in Construction Standard - Key Concepts –Exposure assessment –Competent person –Action level –Permissible exposure limit –Trigger tasks

VIII-8 OSHA REGULATIONS, CONTINUED VIII-8  OSHA Lead in Construction Standard - Requirements –Annual lead training program –Lead compliance plan –Written compliance plan for jobs exposing employees to lead in excess of the PEL without respiratory protection –Signs in the work area –Records of all employees and their exposure to lead –Employee rights to information and observation

VIII-9 OSHA REGULATIONS, CONTINUED VIII-9  OSHA Lead in Construction Standard - Requirements for Exposure Above PEL –Housekeeping –Proper respirator –Hygiene facilities –Lead safe area for eating and drinking –Medical surveillance –Medical removal