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Posted By P Workman
Please help settle a dispute!
Have the Control of Lead at Work Regs 1998 being totally superseded by the Control of Lead at Work Regs 2002? I'm 100% sure they have, yet am still being quoted Section 71 of the '98 Regs with regard to preventing exposure by removal of lead.
We have a lead (flashing) lined plant room on our roof. Small quantities of lead oxide powder are accumulating as the flashing is deteriorating - we're talking handfuls collecting in corners (wind blown). One guy visits the plant room once per week, so based on frequency of visits and potential exposure (it's on a foof in the open air) I reckon the exposure hazard is insignificant. Someone I work with in H&S is adamant that Section 71 of the '98 regs apply and that the debris should be wet down, collected and disposed of. Will this not itself place others at risk of exposure (cleaning it up)? And this is only a temporary measure as more debris will accumulate over time as the lead is deteriorating. So, we're getting a quote to replace the flashing and remove the hazard. In the meantime, I've updated our risk assessment, informed the guy visiting the plant room of the situation, and controlled access to the area.
Anyone else out there think I'm adopting a sensible approach?!
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Posted By Smurfer
Handfuls of dust collecting in the corner? Sounds a bit more than just lead flashing deteriorating/weathering. Are you sure the dust is (all) lead oxide? Have you had it analysed?
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Posted By P Workman
sample sent off for analysis - but it's a coarse white powder, presumed lead oxide. there is a type of hardwood beneath the flashing and following rain ingress over time there is some sort of reaction taking place.
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
The 1998 Regs were completely revoked by the 2002 Regs. I am confused, however, as there were only 14 Regulations in the 1998 version so what is the reference to section 71? On a wider point, Acts of Parliament have sections; statutory instruments (like regulations) have 'regulations'.
Paul
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Posted By ian milne
Possible suggestion; you could always, clean and remove (with RPE & PPE of course) and paint it (spary if necessary and again with RPE/PPE) to protect from further weathering (unless its seriously damaged).
Just a suggestion.
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