Construction hazardous materials compliance guide : lead detection, abatement, and inspection procedures

281 Pages·2012·1.95 MB·English

by  R Dodge Woodson

Construction Hazardous Materials
Compliance Guide
Lead Detection, Abatement,
and Inspection Procedures
R. Dodge Woodson

(cid:3)(cid:14)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:7)(cid:18)(cid:6)(cid:3)(cid:14)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:1)(cid:4)(cid:16)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:16)(cid:15)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:1)(cid:10)(cid:7)(cid:11)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:13)(cid:4)(cid:7)RG(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:1)(cid:13)(cid:16)(cid:15)(cid:6)(cid:16)(cid:15)
(cid:15)(cid:7)W Y(cid:16)(cid:18)(cid:12)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:1)(cid:16)(cid:22)(cid:8)(cid:16)(cid:18)(cid:6)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:1)PA(cid:18)(cid:11)(cid:19)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:1)(cid:19)(cid:3)(cid:15)(cid:1)(cid:6)(cid:11)(cid:7)(cid:9)(cid:16)
(cid:19)(cid:3)(cid:15)(cid:1)(cid:8)(cid:18)(cid:3)(cid:15)(cid:5)(cid:11)(cid:19)(cid:5)(cid:16)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:1)(cid:19)(cid:11)(cid:15)(cid:9)(cid:3)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:18)(cid:7)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:1)(cid:19)(cid:23)(cid:6)(cid:15)(cid:7)Y (cid:40)(cid:1)T(cid:16)(cid:12)(cid:23)(cid:16)
(cid:4)utter(cid:39)(cid:32)(cid:34)(cid:36)(cid:27)(cid:2)(cid:10)einemann is an imprint of Elsevier
Butterworth–Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier
225 Wyman Street, Waltham, MA 02451, USA
The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1GB, UK
© 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information
storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher. Details on
how to seek permission, further information about the Publisher's permissions policies,
and our arrangements with organizations such as the Copyright Clearance Center and the
Copyright Licensing Agency, can be found at our website: www.elsevier.com/permissions
This book and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under
copyright by the Publisher (other than as may be noted herein).
Notices
Knowledge and best practice in this field are constantly changing. As new research
and experience broaden our understanding, changes in research methods, professional
practices, or medical treatment may become necessary.
Practitioners and researchers must always rely on their own experience and knowledge
in evaluating and using any information, methods, compounds, or experiments described
herein. In using such information or methods they should be mindful of their own
safety and the safety of others, including parties for whom they have a professional
responsibility.
To the fullest extent of the law, neither the Publisher nor the authors, contributors,
or editors, assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a
matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any
methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in the material herein.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Woodson, R. Dodge (Roger Dodge), 1955-
Construction hazardous materials guide : lead in remodeling, renovation,
and repair projects / Roger Woodson.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-0-12-415838-2
1. Lead based paint—Removal—United States. 2. Lead based paint—Law
and legislation—United States. 3. Lead abatement—Law and legislation—United
States. I. Title.
TD196.L4W66 2012
363.17'91—dc23 2011052962
British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.
For information on all Butterworth–Heinemann publications
visit our website at http://store.elsevier.com
Printed in the United States
12 13 14 15 16 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
This book is dedicated to Afton and Adam
for always being there for me.
This Page intentionally left blank
Contents
Introduction vii
Acknowledgments viii
About the Author viii
Chapter 1: Lead Basics 1
Chapter 2: Lead Testing 11
Chapter 3: What You Need When Working
with Lead 33
Chapter 4: OSHA Requirements for Lead
Construction 47
Chapter 5: EPA Lead Renovation, Repair,
and Painting Program Overview 79
Chapter 6: Structure of EPA Lead Renovation,
Repair, a nd Painting Program 109
Chapter 7: EPA Lead Training and Certification 139
Chapter 8: Work Practices 169
Chapter 9: Recordkeeping Requirements 223
Index 265
v
This Page intentionally left blank
Introduction
If you are a contractor who works with older homes and
buildings you may well encounter lead-based building materials.
When this happens many situations can arise. Bidding a job that
will require specialist treatment to c ontain or abate lead dust
without including the work in your bid can result in a financial
disaster. Should you disturb lead paint in any way your actions
are likely to release dangerous lead-containing particles into
the surrounding air. There are serious health risks associated
with lead paint and related materials. Negligence on your part
can result in major lawsuits. Lead paint is not a material to be
taken lightly and any older building can contain some of this
hazardous material.
Whether you are a remodeling contractor, a carpenter, a
plumber, a heating mechanic, a roofer, a siding contractor,
or a flooring contractor you can be at risk. In 2008, the
Environmental Protection Agency released a new lead paint rule,
“Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule.” This rule changed the
playing field for contractors, requiring them to become familiar

with it before working on older buildings.
The laws, regulations, and rules governing working with
lead-based materials are set forth by both federal and state
agencies. Any failure to comply with the requirements detailed
by governing authorities can result in stiff fines and potential
lawsuits. These requirements are extensive and can be complex.
R. Dodge Woodson is a career contractor who has been both a
remodeling contractor and a plumbing contractor since 1979. In
this book he provides invaluable insight and guidance for those
who find themselves working with lead paint. There is a wealth
of information contained within, ranging from Woodson's field
experience to the many rules, regulations, and laws on both state
and federal levels.
If you are someone who has any chance of encountering lead
paint in your work, you need this invaluable guide to keep you
informed and safe. Look at the Contents, then thumb through
vii
viii Introduction
the pages. You will see quickly see that this is a comprehensive
guide for all types of contractors. Do not let yourself be taken
off guard. Read this book and prepare yourself for dealing with
lead hazards in future job sites.
c ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I want to thank the Environmental Protection Agency and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration for information
used in the preparation of this book.
c ABOUT THE AUTHOR
R. Dodge Woodson is a career contractor with more than
30 years of experience. He has been a master p lumber, builder,
and remodeling contractor since 1979. The Woodson name is
synonymous with professional reference books. The author has
written numerous best-selling books over the years.
1
Lead Basics
Lead is common in older homes and buildings. Any building
constructed before 1980 is a likely suspect for containing lead,
since lead paint was used for many years before its health risks
were fully understood. If young children eat flaking paint—a
common problem—that contains lead, the health repercussions
can be very serious. Structures with lead-based paint include
schools, multifamily housing, single-family homes, and so on.
Unfortunately, control, containment, and abatement can be
extremely expensive.
Contractors who are bidding renovation and remodel-
ing work must be particularly concerned with the risk of
lead paint existing in a structure. Fairly simple tests can be
conducted to indentify the presence of lead. This is always a
good investment for any contractor before a firm price for a
job is committed to.
Government regulations and housing regulations pertaining
to lead are strict. Failure to comply with the rules and regula-
tions can result in lawsuits and fines. Basically, contractors can-

not afford to take a chance that lead is present when they are
remodeling or renovating buildings. See Box 1.1 for some facts
about lead.
Box 1.1 Facts about Lead
FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before
they are born.
FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in
their bodies.
FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead
dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead.
FACT: You have many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases,
lead-based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard.
FACT: Removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to
your family.
Construction Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide: Lead Detection,
Abatement, and Inspection Procedures – © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 1