Lead Safety
Lead is a metal used in numerous products because of its strength, low melting point, density and other properties. Unfortunately, lead is toxic to several body systems and may present a health hazard in the workplace or to young children. Although lead exposure can result from many sources through hobbies, plumbing, etc., the principle source of concern on campus is from lead paint. Lead paint was used primarily before 1978. Lead dust hazards can be created when lead dust is sanded, scraped, burnt, etc., without adequate control measures. Numerous federal and state laws regulate work with lead and disclosure of lead hazards in housing rental, sales, leasing, and renovations. 51社区 maintains a Lead Management Program.
Regulations
OSHA:
HUD:
- Requirements for Notification, Evaluation and Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Federally Owned Residential Property and Housing Receiving Federal Assistance [PDF]
- 24 CFR 35, Subpart A-Disclosure of Known Lead Based Paint (LBP) Hazards Upon Sale or Lease of Residential Property [PDF]