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RayRapp  
#1 Posted : 23 February 2010 12:24:19(UTC)
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RayRapp
Can anyone advise me of the hazards associated with painting on top of possible lead paint, or it may have been already painted over in the past. For example, would this be permitted under the regulations, assuming a RA is completed. Thanks.
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ahoskins  
#2 Posted : 23 February 2010 12:39:43(UTC)
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Steve Sedgwick  
#3 Posted : 23 February 2010 12:43:01(UTC)
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Steve Sedgwick
Ray
http://www.defra.gov.uk/...nts/leadpaintleaflet.pdf
this is a leaflet with some good advice

Steve
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ahoskins  
#4 Posted : 23 February 2010 12:43:06(UTC)
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ahoskins
That link might not work - the document is available from this home page (at the bottom):

http://www.lipsa.org.uk/
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RayRapp  
#5 Posted : 24 February 2010 09:05:05(UTC)
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Thanks for the links guys. However, I was looking for some 'hands-on' advice. The problem is that the work involves a very large building where the intention is to rough up the painted surfaces and apply new fresh paint. The paint has lead contamination, probably the base layer(s). Hence the issue is the control of dust in the environment which may contain lead and where others may be working. We had a survey completed but it does not identify the depth of the lead paint from the surface. I suspect with sensible precautions it would not be a major problem ie dampeneing down, face masks, eye protection and sheeting. Any other comments?
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Adrian Watson  
#6 Posted : 24 February 2010 10:05:18(UTC)
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Adrian Watson
Ray,

There is no problem with painting over the paint; the problem lies in the preparation of the surface as it would normally be abraded or burnt off before repainting. If abrading then there is a problem with lead dust; if burning then the problem is with lead fume. This is an important difference as a dust mask will not protect against fume; a fume mask will protect against dust but will be uncomfortable to wear. Wetting down will not have any effect, it will merely spread lead contamination.

Regards
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