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6680 Lead
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Jefferson Lab has determined that working with lead carries an unmitigated Risk Code >2. At a minimum all tasks requiring lead are discussed with the supervisor prior to commencement of work. An Operational Safety Procedure (OSP) is written for work considered to be Risk Code >2 in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 3210 Work Planning, Control, and Authorization Process. |
1.0
Purpose
Lead is considered to be a chemical. It is therefore subject to the
requirements stated in ES&H Manual Chapter 6610
Chemical Hygiene Program and its associated appendices. This document, and
its associated appendices, defines Jefferson Lab’s additional requirements
related to lead.
The use of less harmful materials is the preferred method to mitigate the hazards associated with lead. However, when lead must be used the responsibilities and procedures included within this program are followed.
This program satisfies applicable federal, state, and local requirements as outlined in ES&H Manual Chapter 2410 Appendix T1 Hazard Issues List.
2.0
Scope
The specific situations where lead exposure is a concern includes:
· Lead used during soldering and machining operations.
· Movement of portable radiation shielding (i.e. bricks, sheeting,
and shot bags).
· Lead oxidation (whitish discoloration on the lead’s surface).
· Equipment containing lead shielding.
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Welding of lead is not authorized at Jefferson Lab and is not included within this program. |
Table 1: Required Lead Safety Training
by Job Classification
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Training Course |
Qualified Lead Worker |
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Lead
Worker Training SAF136 |
X |
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Medical
Monitoring for Hazardous Work MED01 |
X* |
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* Per ES&H Manual Chapter 6800 Appendix
T1 Medical Monitoring |
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Responsibilities
Note: Management authority may be delegated to a
task-qualified TJNAF employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.
3.1
Lead
Requisitioner
· Implement the requirements of ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T2 Chemical Requisitioning and Receiving or ES&H Manual Chapter 3420 Appendix T2 Mitigation Requirements for Hazard Issues involving Service and Construction Procurements, and ES&H Manual Chapter 6680 Appendix T5 Procurement Requirements Related to Lead Work when making procurements involving lead.
3.2
Qualified Lead Worker
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Complete and maintain
appropriate training (SAF 136 Lead Worker Training, or equivalent) and medical monitoring requirements.
Lead worker training must be repeated on an annual
basis when a workers lead exposure has been determined to be at or above the
Action Level of 0.3 mg/m3, this is determined through Industrial Hygiene air
monitoring
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Ensure Pre-Work
Planning is adequate. Request a hazard
evaluation if lead exposure is considered to be
an issue.
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Abide by minimum protective
measures listed in ES&H
Manual Chapter 6680 Appendix T2 Lead Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
Associated Protective Measures when working with
lead.
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Abide by clean-up procedures listed in ES&H Manual Chapter
6680 Appendix T4 Lead Clean-up, Disposal, and Recycle Procedures.
· Request an equipment/area hazard evaluation from Industrial Hygiene if compliance with requirements is unclear.
3.3
Supervisor, Technical
Representatives (TR), and Sponsors
· Use a less toxic substance whenever
practical (i.e. kirksite bricks instead of lead).
· Assign only Qualified Lead Workers to lead work.
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Ensure appropriate PPE
is available and used during lead handling operations.
· Ensure appropriate clean-up procedures are incorporated into work plan and performed to prevent lead from becoming airborne.
TRs also:
· Abide by the requirements of ES&H Manual Chapter 3420 ES&H Aspects of Procurements.
· Accurately describe the nature of the lead work and any useful information to aid the subcontractor in protecting his or her employees and everyone at Jefferson Lab.
· Required an activity hazard analysis that describes the plan for ensuring safety and health during the job. This may include special work methods for lead and any industrial hygiene and/or medical monitoring required by law.
· Make specific reference to the OSHA lead standards for construction (1926.62) and/or general industry (1910.1025) (as appropriate) within the project specifications for lead-related work (other than lead abatement).
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Include requirements to
ensure good job-site housekeeping and lead-dust control measures.
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Perform lead work,
equipment, and area hazard evaluation and determine required mitigation
including postings.
· Provide regulatory compliant clean-up training, supplies and equipment (e.g.: bags, vacuums, labels).
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Technical Appendices
4.1
Lead Work Safety Requirements
ES&H Manual Chapter 6680 Appendix T1 Lead Work Requirements provides Jefferson Lab’s minimum
requirements when working with lead including: pre-work planning and actual work activities (i.e.: movement of lead
bricks, machining, soldering,
welding, and lead based paint abatement).
4.2
Personal Protective
Equipment and Associated Control Measures
ES&H Manual Chapter 6680 Appendix T2 Lead Handling Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Other
Related Personal Protective Measures provides information regarding the minimum PPE
and associated control measures to be utilized during lead work activities. Information includes how to:
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Determine the appropriate protective
measures.
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Determine how to obtain
the appropriate protective measures.
4.3
Work and Storage Areas
– Including Posting Requirements
Jefferson Lab recognizes that an area where lead, and its associated apparatus, is used and stored is considered a hazard issue. ES&H Manual Chapter 6680 Appendix T3 Lead Use and Storage Areas including and Posting Requirements defines Jefferson Lab’s minimum lead work and storage area requirements, including posting requirements.
4.4
Clean-Up, Disposal, and Recycle
ES&H Manual Chapter 6680 Appendix T4 Lead Clean-Up, Disposal, and Recycle
Procedures describes the accepted method for lead clean-up; and associated
disposal or recycle methods. Jefferson
Lab only authorizes the following clean–up activities:
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Surface Wipe Down: tools, equipment,
floors, soldering or other surface cleaning.
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Vacuuming: Use “Lead-only” HEPA
vacuum obtained from Industrial Hygiene.
4.5 Procurement of Material or Subcontracted Services related to Lead
Procurement of material or equipment containing lead follow the procedure provided in ES&H Manual Chapter ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T2 Chemical Requisitioning and Receiving.
Procurement of subcontracted services involving lead following:
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The minimum requirements of ES&H Manual Chapter 3420 Appendix T2 Mitigation Requirements for
Hazard Issues involving Service and Construction Procurements, and
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ES&H Manual Chapter
6680 Appendix T5 Procurement Requirements Related to Lead.
5.0
Revision Summary
Revision 1.4 – 10/28/2022 – changed SOTR to TR; updated 3.0
Note; updated footnote and changed review cycle to one year
Revision 1.3 – 06/08/2020 – Periodic Review; no significant changes made.
Revision 1.2 – 06/22/17 – Updated Qualified Lead Worker
responsibilities per TPOC
Periodic Review – 05/21/15 – No changes per TPOC
Revision 1.1 – 05/20/14
– Added Required Safety Training Table
Revision 1.0 – 02/02/12 – Updated to
reflect current laboratory operations
Revision 0.1 – 08/19/11 – Added “lead-based paint” to abatement work
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ISSUING
AUTHORITY |
TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT |
APPROVAL
DATE |
REVIEW DATE |
REVIEW
CYCLE |
REV. |
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ES&H Division |
06/08/2020 |
10/28/2022 |
1 YEAR |
1.4 |
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