lead: a whole life issue tristan olivier tony putsman5 th march, 2013
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LEAD: A ‘Whole Life’ issue
Tristan OlivierTony Putsman 5th March, 2013
Introduction: Gary Mann
Vice-ChairmanLondon Health & Safety Networks Committee
Tristan Olivier
Founder, LiPSALead Survey Specialist (XRF-i)Risk AssessorTechnical Author
Tony Putsman
CDM SpecialistTeam-based Risk ManagementMember of ICE Expert Panel for H&SAuthor
A ‘Whole Life’ issue for buildings AND people:At Home…
at School…at Play…
AND at Work!
How we take in Asbestos:INHALATION
Delayed Effects
How we take in Lead:
INGESTION
INHALATION
Delayed Effects
Immediate EffectsIrreversible EffectsLife-long Effects
Blood Lead Levels (BLLs)
1,000micrograms(µg) of Lead
ONECrystal of
Sugar
“Enough to harm 50 two year-olds”
Adapted from Lanphear BP, et al. Public Health Reports 2000;115:521-529
Level of ‘concern’: ? µg/dl
CHILD40-50µg/dl
MAN2
µg/dl
“Enough to put a 2yr-old in hospital”
10µg/dl
Sources of Lead Exposure
Disturbance of lead containing materials(LCMs) arising from:
Damage, deteriorationFriction of adjacent surfacesMaintenance, refurbishment, demolition
Occupancy ConsiderationsHHSRS Worked Example for Lead:
“The old paint should be stripped by a competent person using proper protection. The occupants should be temporarily rehousing (sic) during the stripping and re-painting.”
Lead Management OptionsRemoval of LCMs or components using wet methods and/or dust extraction.
Encapsulation of LCMs ORWet sanding & over-painting.
Monitoring & in-place management.
Lead Survey: XRF-i
Paint: 33,800µg/cm 2 Substrate: 6,200 µg/cm2
Case Study
Worst lead hazards: windows/doorsLead exposure risks: immediateLead exposure risks: project specificOccupant considerations: SEN childrenLead management options…
Victorian care home for < 21yr-olds
Enveras Excellence ModelLowest Total ‘WHOLE LIFE’ Cost
CLIENT
LeadDesigner
PrincipalContractor
‘PALS’ - Priority Assessment for Lead Strategy
Operation Demolition
Priority Assessmentfor Lead Strategy
‘PALS’
Key Elements of a‘PALS’ Strategy…
People & Portfolio ProfilingLead Register & Risk ReviewPolicy, Practices & ProceduresContractor Selection & InsurabilityHazardous Waste Management
People Profiling
Children (Safeguarding; SEN & ADHD)Women/mothers (pregnant & nursing)Young peopleMen
Occupancy. Occupational. Occasional.
Portfolio Profiling
TypeOccupancyAgeCondition
Risk Review
What’s coming up next in your construction and refurbishment programmes?
How many of your authorities have current projects for which a lead survey has been carried out?
Work Projects:Priority Schools Building ProgrammeDecent Homes refurbishmentRoutine repair & maintenance
Home Projects:If you have to expect it of others…
Make sure you are prepared to:
Do it Yourself!
Close: Gary Mann
Vice-ChairmanLondon Health & Safety Networks Committee
