LEAD Why are we worried about lead

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Why are we worried about lead? ¡ Protection of children primarily l l ¡ Most buildings are open to the public, i. e. “Public Buildings” Workers could take dust home on their clothes, creating exposure to family members Protection of workers/occupants l Workers and occupants could get exposed via inhalation/ingestion of lead dust

Lead Facts Lead can be found: ¡ Paints and coatings up until 1980. Industrial paints still contain lead in high levels. ¡ Printing equipment ¡ Batteries ¡ Plumbing ¡ Soil ¡ Water ¡ Imported food ¡ Imported medicines and cosmetics ¡ Radiation shielding

Lead Hazards ¡ Children, Pregnant women & developing fetuses most at risk of harm from exposure ¡ Lead is readily absorbed and distributed. Collects in the brain, bones, teeth and organ tissues. ¡ Lead overexposure can lead to damage to: l l l Nervous system Kidneys Blood-forming system Digestive system Reproductive system

Additional Effects on Children Brain damage ¡ Behavior and learning problems ¡ Slowed growth ¡ Hearing problems ¡ Headaches ¡

Children more at risk of lead poisoning due to: Nervous system sensitivity ¡ Absorption levels ¡ Pica: putting toys, hands, etc. into mouth ¡

Lead exposure routes ¡ Hand to mouth contact with leadcontaminated: l l ¡ Dust Soil Water Other products Inhalation of dust and fumes

Lead poisoning ¡ Checked via blood test Children/pregnant women: >10 microg/dl - elevated >20 microg/dl - lead burdened Adults: > 40 microg/dl - elevated

Lead regulations Activities related to disturbance of lead are regulated by: ¡ Department of Health Services (DOHS): Housing and Public buildings l ¡ Federal and Cal-OSHA: Worker Safety l ¡ For operations involving lead at 0. 5% content Operations that involve lead in any detectible amount Federal and Cal-EPA: Hazardous waste l For waste containing lead equal to or above 1000 ppm lead

What is being done to prevent lead exposure to employees? ¡ ¡ ¡ All surfaces and materials to be disturbed are sampled analyzed for lead content. Lead-containing materials are handled by certified employees and contractors The campus drinking water is regularly tested for lead.

OSHA requirements Include: ¡ Proper work techniques ¡ PPE ¡ Worker training ¡ Medical monitoring

Prevention of exposure to University community… ¡ EH&S reviews all repair/remodeling plans ¡ EH&S determines if work can be completed in-house or if an outside contractor is required. ¡ Facilities Management Project Managers are provided with training

In-house lead disturbance ¡ Must be reviewed with Office of EH&S to develop work plan, ensure worker and occupant safety and collect worker exposure sampling.

Employee/Supervisor Requirements ¡ Building Materials must NOT be disturbed without authorization from EH&S

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