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#1 Posted : 27 September 2007 17:25:00(UTC)
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Posted By Seamus O Sullivan
Hi everyone
Out of intrest I am asking this question. I know roofers use lead in the valleys etc of the roofs at times, they roll it out to use it, as they are working with lead what are they suppose to do, ie any special regulations etc?

Chance of a fall is the main problem, but I would like your knowldege on the lead itself

Thanks

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#2 Posted : 27 September 2007 17:43:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Seamus

In the UK, the Lead Regs would apply and a risk assessment would be required.

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#3 Posted : 27 September 2007 17:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Seamus O Sullivan
thanks Paul
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#4 Posted : 28 September 2007 09:26:00(UTC)
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Posted By Seamus O Sullivan

So what is the position in Ireland ?
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#5 Posted : 28 September 2007 09:47:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
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The only legislation I can find dates from 1988: http://www.irishstatuteb...und=18&query_rule=%28%28$query3%29%29%3Alegtitle&query3=lead&docid=18733&docdb=SIs&dbname=Acts&dbname=SIs&sorting=none&operator=and&TemplateName=predoc.tmpl&setCookie=1

You could try the HSA: www.hsa.ie.

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#6 Posted : 28 September 2007 09:49:00(UTC)
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Posted By peter gotch
Seamus.

Roofers work with lead cold.

Hence any exposure to lead fume or dust etc is minimal. Much greater risks arising from manual handling [and as you have indicated falls from heights]

Regards, Peter
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#7 Posted : 28 September 2007 10:36:00(UTC)
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Posted By Seamus O Sullivan
thanks everyone
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#8 Posted : 28 September 2007 10:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Peter

Don't forget the risk of ingestion from dirty hands.

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