Workplace Safety

Unsafe work can expose residents and neighbors to lead poisoning from the
paint chips and dust.  And workers’ children may be at risk because their parents bring contaminated clothing back to their own homes.

State and federal regulations require the contractors protect workers and residents by using lead-safe work practices during building renovation, repair or painting of homes, childcare facilities, or schools.

Lead-safe practices involve containing the work area, minimizing dust, and cleaning up thoroughly.

• Do-It-Yourselfers
• Contractors
  • AEC website
  • EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
  • EPA Lead-Safe Certification Program
  • Lead-Safe Work Tool Kit
  • CDPH Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention
  • Cal OSHA
• Workers
  • The Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration
  • Jobs and hobbies where lead may be found (PDF)

• Join GTLO
• Lead-Safe Work Practices quiz
• Train your workers
• Report Unsafe Work Practices
• Contact Your State Legislator about Lead
• Link to Get the Lead Out