1. LEAD SAFETY PROGRAM

2. REFERENCES 29 CFR 1910.1025 29 CFR 1926.62 MCO 5100.8F CHAPTER 17 BASE INSTRUCTION Lead Abatement 29 CFR 1910.1025 MCO 5100.8F HUD

3. LEAD POLICY Prevent lead intoxication and related illnesses during the use, handling, removal, and melting of materials containing lead

4. WHAT IS LEAD * A heavy metal which includes all metallic lead and all inorganic lead compounds * Some of the properties of lead that make it a useful structural material are: Low Melting Point Very abundant High density Very malleable (easy to shape)

5. Common Uses for Lead Batteries Ballast Weights Radiation Shielding Solder Paints Pipe joints Ammunition

6. Operations That Can Cause Lead Exposure - Lead melting and casting - Ballast handling - Grinding or Sanding material - Torch soldering - Lead-acid battery - Machining lead - Removal of lead-based paints (most common)

7. Entry IntoThe Body Inhalation (breathing) Ingestion (by mouth) Skin (open cuts) n Prolong exposure to lead will begin to be stored in the body. It will be deposited in skeleton and various organs n Your system can not reduce the amount of lead stored inside thus individuals begin to suffer symptoms of lead poisoning

8. HEALTH HAZARDS n Lead interferes with the information of the hemoglobin in blood causing anemia n Lead causes cellular kidney damage which leads to kidney failure n Decreased fertility rate HEMOGLOBIN KIDNEY DAMAGE ANEMIA DECREASE FERTILITY

9. CONTROL OF LEAD n SUBSTITUTION n ENGINEERING n ADMINSTRATIVE n PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

10. General Workplace Control Practices n Use reduced lead paint coatings n Only low lead paints shall be used in the interior of structures or on other surfaces which may pose an ingestion hazard

11. GENERAL WORKPLACE CONTROL PRACTICES cont'd When feasible, the heating of lead and leaded materials shall be minimized through the use of controlled heating or the removal of lead-containing surface coatings prior to heating Procedures shall be established to maintain work surfaces as free of lead dust as practical. Lead dust shall be cleaned with HEPA filtered vacuum cleaners

12. VENTILATION To the extent feasible, fixed local exhaust ventilation connected to HEPA filters or other collection systems, approved by the cognizant industrial hygienist, shall be provided at the point of airborne particulate generation

13. Personal Protective Equipment In work areas where the possibility of eye or skin irritation exists, employees shall don protective clothing

14. WARNING SIGNS Signs shall be provided and displayed at each location where airborne lead may exceed the PEL The warning sign may contain a listing of required protective equipment DANGER Lead Work Area Poison No Smoking, Eating or Drinking

15. CAUTION LABELS Affix to containers of material, debris or other products containing lead CAUTION Contaminated with Lead Dispose of lead contaminated wash water in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations

16. HOUSEKEEPING (CONT’D) In lead work areas, the following housekeeping operations shall be performed: Wet Cleaning of All Surface Areas HEPA Vacuum - Avoid dry sweeping and the use of compressed air Prohibit the following practices in lead areas : - Eating - Drinking - Chewing or smoking tobacco - Applying make-up - Storage of food or tobacco All workers shall wash their hands and face prior to eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics after completion of lead work

17. DISPOSAL OF LEAD FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LAWS PROPER DISPOSAL CONTAINERS LABELING OF CONTAINERS CHECK WITH BASE DRMO/ ENVIRONMENT OFFICE

18. TRAINING n The minimum lead safety training will consist of: - The specific nature of the operations during which exposure is possible - The purpose, proper selection, use and limitations of respirators - Adverse Health Effects (Reproductive) - Work Practices including Controls factors - Medical Surveillance Program - Contents of Command’s Compliance Plan

19. T R A I N I N G (cont'd) All affected employees shall receive a copy of 29 CFR 1910.1025 "Lead Standard"

20. Workplace Monitoring Plan An Industrial Hygienist shall evaluate all workplaces at least annually, or more frequently if necessary, where lead is used and shall reevaluate the operation within 5 working days of any work process or control change Collect personal samples including at least one sample for each shift, for each job classification, in each work area Retain records for a period of employment plus 20 years

21. CONCLUSION Work Practices Labeling Housekeeping Workplace Monitoring Medical Surveillance Training