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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL
WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The
peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is
poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible
brain and nervous system damage; young and unborn children are
particularly vulnerable.
Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether
the paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your local
health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check for
lead.
LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
1. KEEP THE WORK AREA WELL VENTILATED. Open the windows and
put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving air from inside
to outside.
2. REMOVE OR COVER ANY CARPETS, RUGS, FURNITURE,
CLOTHING, COOKING UTENSILS AND AIR DUCTS.
3. PLACE DROP CLOTHS IN THE WORK AREA TO CATCH ANY PAINT
CHIPS OR PEELINGS. Wear protective clothing such as extra work shirts,
overalls and hats.
4. WORK IN ONE ROOM AT A TIME. Furnishings should be removed or
placed in the center of the room and covered. Work areas should be sealed
off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop cloths.
5. CHILDREN, PREGNANT OR POTENTIALLY PREGNANT WOMEN
AND NURSING MOTHERS SHOULD NOT BE PRESENT IN THE WORK
AREA UNTIL THE WORK IS DONE AND ALL CLEANUP IS COMPLETE.
6. WEAR A DUST RESPIRATOR OR A DUAL FILTER (DUST AND FUME)
RESPIRATOR MASK WHICH HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA), THE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SAFETY AND HEALTH (NIOSH), OR THE
UNITED STATES BUREAU OF MINES. These masks and replaceable filters
are readily available at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards
and facial hair may keep the masks from sealing properly. Change filters
often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7. KEEP FOOD AND DRINK OUT OF THE WORK AREA. Wash hands,
arms, and face and rinse mouth before eating or drinking. Do not smoke or
chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
8. CLEAN UP ALL REMOVED PAINT AND DUST BY WET MOPPING
THE FLOORS. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and any other surfaces
where paint or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM.
Use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium (TSP) to wash and mop areas.
9. AT THE END OF EACH WORK SESSION PUT THE PAINT CHIPS AND
DEBRIS IN A DOUBLE PLASTIC BAG, CLOSE IT WITH TAPE OR TWIST
TIES AND DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
10. REMOVE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND WORK SHOES IN THE
WORK AREA TO AVOID CARRYING DUST INTO THE REST OF THE
DWELLING. Wash work clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that
is then washed with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with
soap and water.
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