Cleanup, Disposal & ClearanceCleanup, Disposal & Clearance

Chapter 8Chapter 8

Lead Abatement Lead Abatement

for Workers Coursefor Workers Course

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

In this Chapter you will learnIn this Chapter you will learn The importance of good cleanupThe importance of good cleanup What cleanup materials to useWhat cleanup materials to use How to do daily cleanupHow to do daily cleanup How to do final cleanupHow to do final cleanup What the clearance levels areWhat the clearance levels are How to handle wasteHow to handle waste How to dispose of hazardous wasteHow to dispose of hazardous waste

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When should cleanup happen?When should cleanup happen?

BeforeBefore DuringDuring After abatement/interim controlsAfter abatement/interim controls

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Lead dust is difficult to remove Lead dust is difficult to remove because:because:

It is fineIt is fine It may not be visibleIt may not be visible It sticks to surfacesIt sticks to surfaces It has to be rubbed offIt has to be rubbed off It collects and packs into cracksIt collects and packs into cracks

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Demonstration: How much “lead dust” Demonstration: How much “lead dust” does it take to poison a child?does it take to poison a child?

Cleanup MaterialsCleanup Materials

Protective suit and Protective suit and respiratorrespirator

Work gloves and eye Work gloves and eye protectionprotection

Hand-pumped water Hand-pumped water sprayersprayer

Labeled heavy-duty Labeled heavy-duty plastic bagsplastic bags(6 mil poly)(6 mil poly)

HEPA vacuum cleanerHEPA vacuum cleaner CleanerCleaner Sponges, rags, mopsSponges, rags, mops Special containers for Special containers for

hazardous wastehazardous waste(if needed)(if needed)

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Daily CleanupDaily Cleanup

Leave enough time at the end of the day for Leave enough time at the end of the day for daily cleanupdaily cleanup

Helps keep lead dust levels downHelps keep lead dust levels down Required by OSHARequired by OSHA Makes final cleanup easierMakes final cleanup easier

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Cleanup StepsCleanup Steps

Wrap up and label large debrisWrap up and label large debris

Wrap large debris in 6-mil poly.

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Cleanup StepsCleanup Steps

Wet mop the floor;Wet mop the floor;bag and label small debrisbag and label small debris

HEPA vacuum all surfacesHEPA vacuum all surfaces

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Cleanup StepsCleanup Steps

Check poly and repair any tears or ripsCheck poly and repair any tears or rips

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Final CleanupFinal Cleanup

Three stagesThree stages1 Special cleaningSpecial cleaning

HEPA vacuum all surfaces/ Wet Wash/HEPAHEPA vacuum all surfaces/ Wet Wash/HEPA

2 Painting and resealingPainting and resealing3 HEPA/Wet Wash/HEPA (again)HEPA/Wet Wash/HEPA (again)

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Final CleanupFinal Cleanup

Phase 1 of final Phase 1 of final cleanupcleanup Wait at least one hour Wait at least one hour

before beginningbefore beginningstage one of final stage one of final cleanup;cleanup;

By then all airborne By then all airborne dust should have dust should have settled.settled.

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Final CleanupFinal Cleanup

Visual InspectionVisual Inspection A certified lead-based paint inspector or risk A certified lead-based paint inspector or risk

assessor willassessor will Check the surfaces that were abatedCheck the surfaces that were abated Look for dustLook for dust

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Final CleanupFinal Cleanup

Stage 2: Painting and sealingStage 2: Painting and sealing All abated surfaces should be primed or sealedAll abated surfaces should be primed or sealed

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Final CleanupFinal Cleanup

Stage 3: Repeat special cleaningStage 3: Repeat special cleaning Wait at least 12-24 hours after painting/sealing Wait at least 12-24 hours after painting/sealing

before beginning stage 3before beginning stage 3 RepeatRepeat

HEPA vacHEPA vac Wet washWet wash HEPA vac cleaning on all surfacesHEPA vac cleaning on all surfaces

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Final ClearanceFinal Clearance

FINAL CLEARANCE STANDARDS(Dust Wipe Samples)

Floors 40 µg/ft2

Window Sills (Stools) 250 µg/ft2

Window Troughs 400 µg/ft2

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CAREFUL CLEANUP=

SUCCESSFUL CLEARANCE SAMPLES!

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Waste DisposalWaste Disposal

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Waste DisposalWaste Disposal

In many States, residential lead abatement or In many States, residential lead abatement or renovation debris is renovation debris is notnot hazardous waste hazardous waste Careful handling of all LBP wasteCareful handling of all LBP waste

is important!is important! In some States, the waste must beIn some States, the waste must be

tested to see if it’s hazardous usingtested to see if it’s hazardous usingthe TCLP (Toxicity Characteristicthe TCLP (Toxicity CharacteristicLeachate Procedure)Leachate Procedure)

Hazardous Waste

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Hazardous Waste DisposalHazardous Waste Disposal

Separate the wasteSeparate the waste Store it in special Store it in special

containers in a secure containers in a secure area.area.

Use a licensed Use a licensed transportertransporter

Take it to a licensed Take it to a licensed disposal sitedisposal site

Use a hazardous waste Use a hazardous waste manifestmanifest

HAZARDOUS WASTE

FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS IMPROPER DISPOSALIF FOUND, CONTACT THE NEAREST POLICE,

OR PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORITY, OR THEU.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

MANIFEST #______________________________

D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME ________________________________________________________UN OR NA #__________________________________________________________________EPA NAME ___________________________________________________________________EPA # _______________________________________________________________________GENERATOR INFORMATION:NAME _______________________________________________________________________ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________CITY _____________________ STATE ___________________ ZIP ___________________

DATE OF GENERATION/ACCUMULATION_________________________________________

HANDLE WITH CARE!

55-GALLON DRUM

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