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Lead abatement is an activity designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. Abatement is sometimes ordered by a state or local government, and can involve specialized techniques not typical of most residential contractors.
Lead abatement projects are designed to permanently eliminate existing lead-based paint hazards. They may be ordered by a state or local government in response to a lead-poisoned child or other reason, or may be undertaken voluntarily at any time.
EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program regulations provide a framework for lead abatement, risk assessment and inspections. Those performing these services are required to be trained and certified by EPA or an authorized state. Training providers must be accredited and teach approved curricula.
Lead abatement is a specialized activity that is performed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards and is usually done based on orders from state or local governments after a serious lead-related incident.
To protect you and your family from lead hazards, a certified risk assessor can assist you in reviewing the report, and help you decide whether abatement (eliminating lead hazards completely) or continued good maintenance (managing potential lead hazards) is a better option for you.
There are four basic methods of lead abatement: • replacement—removing the building part with lead-based paint on it and replacing it with a new one; • enclosure—covering the lead-based paint with a solid barrier; • encapsulation—coating the lead-based painted surface so that it is not accessible; • paint removal.
Lead abatement projects are designed to permanently eliminate existing lead-based paint hazards. They may be ordered by a state or local government in response to a lead-poisoned child or other reason, or may be undertaken voluntarily at any time.
Lead abatement is a process of reducing lead hazards in homes and offices. It refers to diminishing or terminating the harmful material on the surface. Lead poses significant health risks, especially to pregnant women and children.
Lead abatement is an activity to reduce levels of lead, particularly in the home environment, generally to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards, in order to reduce or eliminate incidents of lead poisoning. Lead abatement may be undertaken in response to orders by state or local government.
This section applies to all construction work where an employee may be occupationally exposed to lead. All construction work excluded from coverage in the general industry standard for lead by 29 CFR 1910.1025(a)(2) is covered by this standard.