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What is Lead? |
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A heavy silver gray metal that is highly ductile.
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Where might I encounter Lead-containing materials while working at Purdue? |
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Lead is found in lead based paints, shower pans, copper pipe joints.
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Why should I be concerned about lead? |
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When lead-containing dust is inhaled or ingested the dust is absorbed into the body. If enough dust is ingested or inhaled it can make you ill.
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Will having Lead-containing materials in my work area hurt me? |
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Only if I conduct work operations that generate dust or fumes from the lead-containing material or you handle lead or lead containing material and do not wash your hands before eating or smoking a cigarette.
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What should I do if I have to work with or on a material that I suspect may contain lead? |
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Contact your foreman or supervisor. He/she will contact Radiological and Environmental Management and request that a sample of the material be analyzed for Lead.
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What should I do if my intended work operation is going to disturb Lead-containing materials? |
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Contact your foreman or supervisor. He/she will then contact the Environmental Control and Abatement Department and the Asbestos Coordinator. They will then have the Lead-containing materials removed in a safe manner using properly trained and protected personnel.
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What types of work practices might cause me to be over exposed to Lead? |
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Sanding or grinding lead-containing paint. Welding or torch cutting on lead-containing paint.
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Whom can I call regarding questions about Lead? |
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Radiological and Environmental Management at 496-1937 or 494-9227. |
