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• Do not smoke , eat , or drink in the work area .
PREPARATION :
It is advised that the following steps are taken before starting work :
• Remove furniture , curtains , and soft furnishing as far as possible . If this cannot be done , cover these and other permanent items ( including flooring ) with plastic sheeting sealed with heavy-duty tape .
• Keep people out of the area .
• Wear overalls , particulate filter face masks , and rubber or latex gloves in the work area , and remove this protective gear before leaving the area .
• For outside working , contamination of the soil should be avoided . Cover all grass and garden bedding nearby with plastic sheeting . Avoid working in windy or wet conditions .
REMOVAL :
To remove the old lead-containing paint , carry out one or more of the following :
• To prepare surfaces in good condition ( no flaking , loss of adhesion from the underlying surface ) for repainting , the surface should be rubbed down wet with waterproof abrasive paper to provide a key for the new coat ( s ) of paint . The debris from rubbing down should not be allowed to dry out and form dust but should be removed with a damp cloth and the cloth , abrasive paper and any other debris placed in a plastic bag , sealed , and disposed of . Avoid any dust creation .
• Walls and ceilings can either be treated with wall coverings or lining paper or by repainting , after the preparation stage has been completed .
• To completely remove lead paint in poor condition , use a chemical paint stripper , ensuring that all instructions on the container are carefully followed . A suitable face mask to protect from fumes might be required but such masks will not protect against dust . Use a paint scraper and wet abrasive paper after wetting the surface . The surface should be kept wet throughout to avoid dust and flakes becoming air borne .
CLEAN UP AND WASTE DISPOSAL :
Vacuum all surfaces with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a high-efficiency particle air filter ( HEPA ). Thoroughly wash all surfaces , both those from which lead-containing paints have been removed and others in the work area . Allow to dry before applying new paint . Dispose of all debris , including cleaning cloths , masks and filters in plastic bags and seal with tape . Do not burn or incinerate lead-containing wastes .
For more details , visit www . bcf . org . uk
“ The main risk is if the paint film is damaged , unsound , or flaking off , where lead-containing particles and dust may be inhaled .”
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