Lead-Safe Work Practices

Page Two of PPM Addendum 2000-01 DHCR Memo

NOTE: The following are the actual work practices the WAP network must adhere to with or without a NID when the following weatherization measures are performed.  These steps are also what should be included in your "Lead Logs" as proof you followed the process.

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Caution: Whenever possible, be careful not to rub against any painted surfaces with your body, weatherization materials, or tools.

 

Siding  

Removing siding (clapboard, asbestos, and aluminum siding)

1. Lay 6 mil poly down on the ground and secure it to building with tape.  (6ft. out for every 10ft. of wall height)

2. Cover all landscaping with burlap or disposable drop clothes.

3. Spray down the siding thoroughly with lcd and water.

4. Score the painted seams with a utility knife.\

5. Remove nails.

6. Remove siding and place on poly

Reinstalling siding

1. Lay 6 mil poly down on the ground and secure it to building with tape.  (6ft out for every 10 ft of wall height)

2. Cover all landscaping with burlap or disposable drop clothe.

3. Spray down with lcd the siding to be reinstalled as well as any surfaces on the building it may come in contact with.

4. Lift siding into place being careful not to scrape the siding against painted surfaces.

5. Replace nails with oversized nails into the original holes

6. Vacuum, then fold poly into itself and secure with tape for disposal.

Drilling

Drilling holes through painted surfaces.

1. Lay 6 mil poly down on the ground and secure it to building with tape.  (6ft out for every 10ft of wall height)

2. Cover all landscaping with burlap or disposable drop clothes.

3. When drilling holes through exterior painted surfaces use an auger bit rather than a hole saw.  A hole saw is more likely to create dust.

4. Spray surface to be drilled with lcd before drilling.

5. Drill holes, fill wall cavity, and plug holes with wood plugs.

6. Vacuum, then fold poly into itself and secure with tape for disposal.

Windows

Replacing windows (from inside)

1. Lay 6 mil poly down, inside and out, a minimum of 5 ft out from work area in all directions and secure it with tape.

2. Vacuum window sill, trough, and friction surfaces.

3. Spray all surfaces with lcd.

4. Score all painted seems with a utility knife.

5. Remove stops with a small pry bar.

6. Remove sashes and place them in a 6 mil poly bag or wrap them in 6 mil poly and secure bag or poly with tape.

7. Spray surfaces with lcd and install replacement window.

8. Vacuum, then fold poly into itself and secure with tape for disposal.

9. Clean interior work space by vacuuming, washing with lcd and clean cloth or paper towels, and vacuuming again.

10. Vacuum all exterior work areas.

Replacing windows (from outside)

1. Seal inside of window off using 6 mil poly and tape.

2. Lay 6 mil poly down on the outside, a minimum of 5ft out from work area in all directions and secure it with tape.

3. Spray all surfaces with lcd.

4. Score all painted seams with a utility knife.

5. Remove exterior trim with a small pry bar.

6. Remove sashes and place them in a 6 mil poly bag or wrap them in 6 mil poly and secure bag or poly with tape.

7. Spray surfaces with lcd and install replacement window.

8. Vacuum, then fold poly into itself and secure with tape.

9. Clean interior work space by vacuuming, washing with lcd and clean cloth or paper towels, and vacuuming again.

Installing storm windows

1. Seal inside of window using 6 mil poly and tape.

2. Lay 6 mil poly down on the outside a minimum of 5ft out from work area in all directions and secure it with tape.

3. Spray all surfaces with lcd.

4. Carefully scrap exterior surfaces as needed to secure a even fit.

5. Spray surfaces with lcd and install storm window.

6. Vacuum, then fold poly into itself and secure with tape for disposal.

7. Clean interior work space by vacuuming, washing with lcd and clean cloth or paper towels, and vacuum again.

8. Vacuum all exterior work areas.

Weatherstripping

Installing weatherstripping

1. Lay 6 mil poly down, inside and out, a minimum of 5ft out from work area in all directions and secure it with tape.

2. Vacuum all friction surfaces.

3. Spray all surfaces with lcd.

4. If necessary, score all painted seams with a utility knife and remove old weatherstripping with a small pry bar.

5. Spray surfaces with lcd and carefully scrap surfaces as needed to secure an even fit.

6. Install weatherstripping

7. Vacuum, then fold poly into itself and secure with tape for disposal.

8. Clean interior work space by vacuuming, washing with lcd and clean cloth or paper towels, and vacuum again.

9. Vacuum all exterior work areas.

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