Lead dust must be contained by law, starting April 22, 2010
State lead laws may supersede the new EPA Rule
New training, procedures, work practices to prevent childhood lead poisoning
Sanding, cutting and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint. Even tiny amounts of lead paint dust will poison children and adults. To protect against this risk, the EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions that will affect contractors. This was passed into law on March 31, 2008.
Under the new rule, contractors that disturb 6 square feet or more of lead-based paint in homes, or child occupied facilities (built before 1978) must be certified in these new procedures and work practices before April 22, 2010.
For a summary of how the new EPA Rule will affect contractors,
click here.
(Registration required)
Important Podcasts for contractors and homeowners:
Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children with Dr. Maria Doa, Director EPA National Program Chemicals Division.
Is your child safe from lead poisoning with Dr. Mary Jean Brown, chief of CDC's Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program.
Other lead safety information:
Lead and a healthy diet
Lead paint safety-a field guide
Lead poisoning and your children
Protect your family from lead in your home
State lead laws may supersede the new EPA Rule
Regulations for lead dust containment vary from state to state. Some states have stricter requirements than EPA. Where state regulations are stricter than EPA requirements, contractors must follow the state regulations. In some cases these state laws are still under development.
We have compiled a brief summary of the regulations for each state, where available*. If the law is unclear or still under development, you can contact the appropriate EPA regional manager or State Agency.
Summary of your state's lead paint dust regulations,
click here.
(Registration required)
*The information contained in this web site is for general guidance only and ZipWall® LLC advises and encourages you to review the state and Federal guidelines directly to confirm the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the information presented herein. While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained in this site has been obtained from reliable sources, ZipWall® LLC is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information in this site is provided "as is," with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, or timeliness. In no event will ZipWall LLC, or its employees, be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information presented in this site or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
