Knowra Lead abatement Lead abatement Lead abatement is the removal or permanent control of lead hazards in buildings and environments. It includes methods that reduce exposure from lead-based paint, dust, soil, and water.
Lead paint removal : The process of removing lead-based paint from a surface using controlled methods. It eliminates the painted source, but can release hazardous dust if poorly controlled.
Lead-based paint : Paint containing lead, historically used in buildings and consumer products before restrictions limited its use. Deteriorating or disturbed paint can generate the lead dust abatement targets.
Lead hazard control : Measures that reduce lead exposure by addressing hazards, limiting access, or changing how spaces are used. Abatement is one approach within the broader practice of controlling lead hazards.
Lead-safe renovation : Renovation performed with practices designed to minimize lead exposure without necessarily eliminating lead hazards. It limits exposure during ordinary work but does not necessarily remove the lead source.
Lead paint enclosure : The placement of a durable barrier over a lead-painted surface to prevent access to it. It isolates lead paint behind a physical covering.
Lead dust : Fine particles containing lead that can settle on floors, windowsills, soil, and other surfaces. It is a direct exposure hazard and a key measure of cleanup effectiveness.
Lead-safe work practices : Procedures that limit lead dust and debris during renovation, repair, or painting work. They reduce exposure during work, including when full abatement is not being performed.
Lead hazard assessment : The evaluation of lead hazards and exposure risks in a building or environment. Assessment identifies problems; abatement acts to remove or control them.
Lead dust cleanup : The removal of lead-contaminated dust from surfaces using specialized cleaning methods. Dust cleanup removes contamination created by deteriorating paint or abatement work.
Lead in soil : Lead contamination in soil, often resulting from past industrial activity, paint, or leaded gasoline. Soil can carry lead into homes and expose people through contact or ingestion.
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