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	OSHA Lead Requirements >> Housekeeping

A rigorous housekeeping program is necessary to keep airborne lead levels as low as feasibly possible.

Figure 1. Vacuum instead of sweep

Figure 2. Vacuuming lead oxide on the floor

All surfaces must be maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead. [29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1)]
Floors and other surfaces where lead accumulates may not be cleaned by the use of compressed air. [29 CFR 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. [29 CFR 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. [29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(3)]
Central Vacuum System
Mobile Vacuum

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