A rigorous housekeeping program is necessary to keep airborne lead levels as low as
feasibly possible.
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Figure 1.
Vacuum instead of sweep
Figure 2. Vacuuming lead oxide on the floor
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- All surfaces must be maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead. [1910.1025(h)(1)]
- Floors and other surfaces where lead accumulates may not be cleaned by the use of
compressed air. [1910.1025(h)(2)(i)]
- Shoveling, dry or wet sweeping and brushing may be used only where vacuuming or other
equally effective methods have been tried and found not to be effective. [1910.1025(h)(2)(ii)]
(Figure 1)
- Where vacuuming methods are selected, the vacuums shall be used and emptied in a
manner which minimizes the reentry of lead into the workplace. [1910.1025(h)(3)]
Central
Vacuum System
Mobile
Vacuum
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