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<font face="Verdana" size="4"> What You Need to Know for Safe
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Spring is in the air and it�s that time of
year again to start your home exterior renovations. If you are thinking
about painting the exterior of your home and need to remove the
underlying paint, there are a few things to be aware of before the paint
removal process begins. The first thing to remember is that power
sanding is <u>not allowed</u> in Needham unless proper equipment is used
to reduce the large amounts of dust which can potentially pollute the
air. Second, if your house was built before 1978, it likely has
lead-based paint which can cause lead poisoning if scraped or sanded
improperly.</font></p>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">If you decide to power sand your home, it
is best to hire a contractor properly trained and equipped to reduce
dust and thereby reduce air pollution. Power sanding tools must be
equipped with a special HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter
vacuum attachments. Barriers must be set up to prevent dust from
migrating by using drop cloths or tarps placed at the base of the
building. The tarps should extend far enough out to catch any falling
debris. The area that is being sanded should be curtained off by the
use of tarps to contain the dust. Hand scraping is a recommended
alternative to power sanding, but tarps must still be used to collect
paint chips. Spraying a wet mist on the area being scraped can reduce
dust.</font></p>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">If there is a possibility the old paint
contains lead then additional precautions should be taken to prevent
your exposure to the lead-contaminated dust. Preferably, a NIOSH
(National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) approved
respirator with HEPA cartridges should be worn. Another kind of
respirator that may be worn is a disposable N100-rated respirator.
Paper masks <u>do not</u> protect you from lead dust. It is recommended
that painter�s hats, disposable coveralls, safety goggles and gloves
also be worn and there should be no eating, smoking, or chewing gum
while the sanding/scraping takes place. </font></p>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2"><u>Renovating the interior or exterior of
your home could harm children and adults if there is lead paint and
safety precautions are not followed</u>. </font></p>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Lead paint can be found in any home built
before 1978. If you are planning to renovate a home built before 1978,
have it tested for lead by a licensed lead inspector or assume that all
paint contains lead and follow the safety guidelines listed below to
protect your family. If you are hiring a worker, request that they
follow the guidelines.</font></p>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">The lead dust and debris created during
renovations and surface preparation for painting can lead poison
children and adults. Childhood lead poisoning can permanently damage
the brain, kidneys and nervous system. Even low levels of lead in
children, especially those under the age of six, can cause learning and
behavioral problems. Adults with high lead levels can develop
reproductive problems, high blood pressure, headaches, memory and
concentration problems, kidney damage, mood changes, sleep problems, and
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Only workers should be in the work area
during renovations. Children and pregnant or nursing women should <b>
not</b> go in the work area until after it has been properly cleaned.
Pets should also be kept away from the work area. No person under the
age of 18 years shall be employed to work on any renovation in which
lead may be present.</font></p>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Close doors and windows and tape heavy
plastic around them. Shut down ventilation systems and tape heavy
plastic over heating ducts, vents and grates. This prevents lead
dust from spreading throughout the house.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Protect all food, appliances,
utensils, furniture, personal items, bedding, drapes, toys, and
clothing from dust. Remove them from the work area, or cover/bag
them in heavy plastic and seal tightly. Cover carpets with heavy
plastic and seal the edges with tape.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Wear protective clothing, eye goggles
and a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Mining
Safety and Health Association (NIOSH/MSHA) approved respirator
equipped with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cartridge. A
paper mask will not protect you from lead dust or fumes.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Tape a drop cloth or tarp to the base
of the building and hold it down with something heavy. It should
extend far enough out from the building to catch any falling
debris. Cover vegetable gardens, outdoor furniture, and play areas
with tarps or drop cloths. This will prevent lead from getting into
the soil. Move or cover sandboxes, play equipment, and outdoor
furniture.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Close windows (including storms),
doors, and vents so dust cannot enter the home. Cover them with
plastic (6-mils) and seal the edges with tape if they are not
airtight. Avoid working on windy days to prevent paint chips and
debris from spreading into other areas.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Do not</b> power sand, torch or
flame burn, perform dry abrasive blasting or use methylene chloride
or potassium or sodium hydroxide solutions on lead painted surfaces.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">At the end of each day, wet wash all
surfaces with a non-abrasive household cleaner in a spray bottle.
Avoid cleaning with sponges, as lead dust can contaminate the sponge
and be spread to other surfaces. Instead, use paper towels to wash
surfaces and throw them away. Repeat the full cleanup 24 hours
after all the work has been done. This gives dust time to settle.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Do not</b> use a broom or household
or shop vacuum to clean up � these only spread lead dust around and
worsen matters. However, a HEPA filtered vacuum can be used. To
find out where you can rent a HEPA vacuum, call the Massachusetts
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at 1-800-532-9571.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Put paint chips or other debris in
double plastic bags and throw out with the regular trash.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">If you have done the work yourself,
change your work clothes and shoes before you leave the work site.
The lead dust on the work clothes could be ingested by a child.
Shower and wash your hair as soon as possible after you are done
working. Wash your work clothes separately from other clothes.
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">For more information on safe lead-based
paint removal, you should contact the Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program (CLPPP) at (800) 532-9571 or check them out on the
web at <span style="color:#666666">
<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://mass.gov/dph/clppp/clppp.htm">
http://mass.gov/dph/clppp/clppp.htm</a></span>. You can also call the
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Business Compliance
Assistance office at (617) 292-5898. The DEP also has more information
about lead hazards at the following web address:
<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.mass.gov/dep/consumer/consumer.htm">
http://www.mass.gov/dep/consumer/consumer.htm</a>. The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) has an informative web site, you can check it
out at
<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.epa.gov/">
http://www.epa.gov/lead/</a>. If you happen to witness any renovation
projects that do not meet the approved guidelines, please notify the
Health Department office at (781) 455-7523.</font></p>
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