WILLIAM EARP
CAROLINA LEAD
ABATEMENT, INC
EXPERIENCE
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LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH BUILDING AND PU
CLASSIFICATIONS SINCE 2004
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BEEN IN THE LEAD BUSINESS FOR 15 YEARS AS A SUPERVISOR AND
BUSINESS OWNER
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LICENSED ASBESTOS SUPERVISOR
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CERTIFIED IN-HOUSE INSTRUCTOR FOR COMTRAIN
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CERTIFIED FOR HOME ENERGY AUDITS
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PERFORM INDOOR AIR QUAILITY INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION
ABOUT ME
THERE ARE MANY HIDDEN DANGERS IN THE
WORK PLACE THAT NORMALLY GO UN NOTICED
UNTIL ITS TOO LATE. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS
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LEAD
o
ASBESTOS
o
MOLD
HIDDEN DANGERS IN THE WORK SITE
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF US
o BE
PROPERLY TRAINED
o USE
PROPER PROTOCOLS
o USE
THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
o USE
THE RIGHT PEOPLE
o SITE
SECURITY
REQUIREMENTS
What
is Lead?
Lead
is a naturally occurring
element found in small amounts in
the earth’s crust
LET’S START FROM THE BEGINNING
Lead
was used in many different
products such as: ceramics, pipes,
plumbing materials, solders,
gasoline, batteries ammunition and
most popular Paint.
WHY WAS IT USED?
INDUSTRIAL COATING IN WASTE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
WATER TOWERS
PEELING LEAD PAINT
 LEAD
HAS MANY SIDE EFFECTS IN ADULTS
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NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS
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GASTROINTESTINAL EFFECTS
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REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS
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ANEMIA
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HYPERTENSION
WHY ARE WE CONCERNED
MY MAIN CONCERN.
DON’T TAKE YOUR WORK
HOME
THERE ARE TWO STANDARDS FOR LEAD PAINT
EPA: ONLY CONSIDERS PAINT AS LEAD CONTAINING
WHEN IT IS
1 MICROGRAM/CM SQ.
OSHA: CONSIDERED LEAD PAINT WHEN THERE IS ANY
LEAD PRESENT
SO WHAT DO WE GO BY?
CLARIFICATION
 AL
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(ACTION LEVEL)
50 MICROGRAMS/ CUBIC METER OF AIR OVER
AN 8-HOUR PERIOD
 PEL
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(PERMISSIBLE EXPOSER LIMIT)
30 MICROGRAMS/CUBIB METER OF AIR OVER
AN 8-HOUR WORK PERIOID
TWO KEY LEVELS IN LEAD WORK
 OSHA
REQUIRED TRAINING (29CFR
1910.1025(L)(1)(II)
 The
employer shall train each employee who is
subject to lead at or above the action level, or for
whom the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists,
in accordance with the requirements of this
section. The employer shall institute a training
program and ensure employee participation in
the program
TRAINING

THE ACTION LEVEL MEANS EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE , WITHOUT
REGARD TO THE USE OF A RESPIRATOR, TO AN AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION OF LEAD OF 30 micrograms PER CUBIC METER
AVGD. OVER AN 8-HOUR PERIOD.
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HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU’RE AT THE ACTION LEVEL?
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EXPOSURE MONITORING
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PERSONAL SAMPLES
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WORK PRACTICES (HISTORICAL DATA)
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NOTE; EMPLOYERS SHOULD ASSURE THAT NO EMPLOYEE IS
EXPOSED TO LEAD AT THE ACTION LEVEL OR GREATER
ACTION LEVEL?
 DRY
CUTTING
 GRINDING
 WELDING
 HIGH
SPEED DRILLS
 SANDING
 DRY
SCRAPING
 DRY
SWEEPING
WORK PRACTICES OVER THE AL
ENGINEERING
AND WORK PRACTICE
APPROPRIATE
RESPIRATORY
CONTROLS
PROTECTION
HOW DO YOU REDUCE YOUR
EXPOSURE LEVELS TO BELOW THE PEL
 PROPER
PROTOCOLS AND WORK PRACTICES
SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED
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PPE
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HYGIENE
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
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FALL PROTECTION
WORK PRACTICES
THE LEVELS OF PPE DEPEND ON THE WORK
PRACTICES THAT ARE BEING USED
PPE
PPE
PPE
HYGIENE
PROPER
HYGIENE PRACTICES
o CLEAN
YOUR WORK AREA
o CLEAN
YOUR TOOLS
o CLEAN
YOURSELF
HYGIENE
SOME
o HEPA
OF THE EQUIPMENT USED
FILTERED VACUUMS
o SHROUDED
MECHANICAL DEVICES
o CHEMICAL
STRIPPING
RIGHT EQUIPMENT
HEPA SHROUDED EQUIPMENT
CHEMICAL STRIPPING
HALF
FULL
MASK
FACE
PAPR
SCBA
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Who
can wear a respirator
and what is required?
QUESTION?
ANNUAL
PFT
PHYSICAL
(PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST)
WRITTEN
PLAN
ANSWER
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
WHAT
IS ONE KEY DIFFERENCE
TO IDENTIFY A DUST MASK
VERSES A RESPIRATOR?
QUESTION
 MAKE
SURE THAT ANYONE THAT IS DOING LEAD WORK
HAS BEEN PROPERLY TRAINED IN THE FOLLOWING
o
PPE
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WORK PRACTICES
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (FIT CHECKED AND PFT)
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HYGIENE
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EXPERIENCE
THE RIGHT PEOPLE
 ASBESTOS
IS A MINERAL FIBER THAT IS MINED
OUT OF ROCK AND THE SOIL
ASBESTOS

ASBESTOS CAN BE FOUND IN
o
INSULATION
o
VINYL
o
ROOFING
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PAINT
o
TAPE
o EVERYWHERE…………..
WHERE IS IT FOUND
PIPE INSULATION
VERMICULITE INSULATION
STEAM CHASE UNDER HOSPITAL
ASBESTOS ROOFING
WHERE
DO WE GET EXPOSURE
o INHALATION
EXPOSURE
 WHEN
ASBESTOS IS MADE FRIABLE IT CAN
FLOAT IN THE AIR FOR HOURS. WHEN INHALED
IT EMBEDS INTO YOUR LUNGS AND THEN
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LUNG CANCER
o
MESOTHELIOMA
o
ASBESTOSIS
INHALATION
HOW
DO WE PROTECT OURSELVES AND
OUR CO WORKERS
o TESTING
o PPE
o WORK
PRACTICES
o MONITORING
PRACTICES
 HOW
TO KNOW IF A MATERIAL IS ASBESTOS
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BULK TESTING
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ASSUMED
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NOTE ON ASBESTOS IN INGREDIENTS
It is not required for companies to notify on the inclusion
of asbestos in the ingredients in a material. Only time it is
required is when it is being disturbed
Test is best
TESTING
o PROPER
METHODS
o PROPER
TOOLS
o LOTS
OF WATER!!
o PROPER
DISPOSAL
WORK PRACTICES
HEPA EXHAUST
PPE
o PROTECTIVE
o HEPA
COVERALLS
FILTERED RESPIRATORS (N95) NOT
DUST MASKS!!!!!!!!
PPE
HALF
FULL
MASK
FACE
PAPR
SCBA
TYPES OF RESPIRATORS
HAVING
A THIRD PARTY AIR MONITOR IS
ALWAYS BEST IF POSSIBLE.
o LIABILITY
o HOW
DO YOU KNOW YOU DIDN’T
EXPOSE SOMEONE
o PEOPLE
ALWAYS THINK THEY HAVE BEEN
EXPOSED
MONITORING
WHAT
NIOSH RATING DO WE
LOOK FOR IN A RESPIRATOR
CARTRIDGE?
WHAT
COLOR DENOTES HEPA
QUESTION
 MAKE
SURE THAT ANYONE THAT IS DOING ASBESTOS
WORK HAS BEEN PROPERLY TRAINED AND LICENSED IN
THE FOLLOWING
o
PPE
o
WORK PRACTICES
o
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (FIT CHECKED AND PFT)
o
HYGIENE
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EXPERIENCE
RIGHT PEOPLE
 PROTECTING
AGAINST PEOPLE WANDERING
INTO THE CONTAINMENT OR WORK AREA
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SIGNAGE
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CAUTION TAPE
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OUTSIDE PRESENCE
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OR MY FAVORITE……
SITE SECURITY
A KILLER BIRD
DOG, GUARD
PUPPY.
OUR
INDUSTRY IS ALWAYS CHANGING
AND WE HAVE TO LEARN AS WE GO. WE
FIND LEAD AND ASBESTOS IN AREAS ALL
THE TIME IT WASN’T EXPECTED. WHERE
HAVE YOU FOUND IT THAT WASN’T
EXPECTED?
WAR STORIES…..
PPE
WORK PRACTICES
EQUIPMENT
TRAINING
TESTING
QUESTIONS?