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ES&H Manual

 

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6680 Appendix T4

Lead Clean-Up, Disposal, and Recycle Procedures

 

 

1.0           Purpose

 

This appendix describes the accepted method for lead clean-up and associated disposal or recycle methods. Jefferson Lab only authorizes the following clean-up activities:

 

·       Surface Wipe Down: tools, equipment, floors, soldering or other surface cleaning.

·       Vacuuming:  Use “Lead-only” HEPA vacuum obtained from Industrial Hygiene.

 

2.0           Scope

 

Clean-up activities that allow lead particulates to become airborne are prohibited at Jefferson Lab. Contact Industrial Hygiene concerning disposal of lead and lead-contaminated material.

 

NOTE: Dry sweeping, scraping, or compressed air, may cause lead particles to become airborne. Operations, other than those listed within this appendix, are considered to have a Risk Code >2 and require a Work Control Document. 

 

The process steps for this procedure coordinate with ES&H Manual Chapter 6680 Lead Handling Program.

 

3.0           Responsibilities

Note:   Management authority may be delegated to a task-qualified TJNAF employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.

 

3.1            Qualified Lead Worker

·       Abide by clean-up procedures listed below when working with lead.

 

3.2            Supervisor, Technical Representatives (TR), and Sponsors

·       Ensure appropriate clean-up procedures are incorporated into work plan and performed to prevent lead from becoming airborne.

 

3.3            Industrial Hygiene

·       Provide regulatory compliant clean-up training, supplies, and equipment (e.g.: wipes, impermeable containers, “Lead-only” HEPA vacuums).

 

4.0           Process Steps

 

Unless otherwise stated the Qualified Lead Worker performs the process steps stated below.

 

4.1            Clean-up Procedures:

 

4.1.1       Surface Wipe Down

 

Step 1:          Prior to commencement of work – obtain from Industrial Hygiene:

·       Training

·       Wet-Wipes (also available from the Stockroom)

·       Cleaning agents

·       For solid surfaces, consider the use of "Decon Gel" for cleaning rather than soap/water solution to minimize wastewater generation. Contact Industrial Hygiene for review of decontamination options.

 

Step 2:          Upon completion of work, use appropriate cleaning supplies and techniques to wipe down the work surface, or in accordance with training. 

 

Step 3:          Contact ESH&Q for disposal of used cleaning supplies.

 

4.1.2       Vacuuming 

 

Step 1:          Prior to commencement of work – obtain from Industrial Hygiene:

·       Training

·       “Lead-only” HEPA vacuum obtained from Industrial Hygiene

·       Impermeable container

 

Step 2:          Upon completion of work – use “lead-only” HEPA vacuum obtained from Industrial Hygiene to clean the work surface in accordance with training. 

 

Step 3:          Collect in the impermeable container:

·       All used clean-up material

·       Used work-related PPE

·       Other disposables personal protective measures. See ES&H Manual Chapter 6680 Appendix T2 Lead Handling Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Other Related Personal Protective Measures.

 

Step 4:          Securely close and label the impermeable container

 

Step 5:          Return “Lead-only” HEPA vacuum and impermeable container to Industrial Hygiene.

 

4.1.3       Encapsulate

 

Step 1:          Obtain Decon Gel from Industrial Hygiene

 

Step 2:          Paint the contained surface with Decon Gel

 

Step 3:          Allow at least 24 hours to dry

 

Step 4:          Peel the dried Decon Gel from the surface

 

Step 5:          Submit waste to ESH&Q for disposal

 

4.2            Disposal of Other Lead Contaminated Items

 

Contact Industrial Hygiene for instructions regarding the disposal of lead and lead contaminated material such as:

·       Rinse water used to clean lead parts

·       Used solder mats

·       Debris from machining

·       Spent “lead-only” HEPA filter vacuum bags used in collection of lead dust

·       Protective sheeting and coverings

 

4.3            Recycling

 

Certain material containing lead can be recycled. Contact Jefferson Lab’s Property Manager for a determination. 

 

5.0           Revision Summary

 

Revision 1.5 – 10/28/2022 - changed SOTR to TR; updated 3.0 Note; updated footnote; changed review cycle to 1 year

Revision 1.4 – 06/08/2020 – Periodic Review; no significant changes made.     

Revision 1.3 – 07/31/19 – Updated minor typos per CATS#STR-2018-15-01-02

Revision 1.2 – 05/31/17 – Updated lead contaminated clothing sign per CATS# MOA-2016-48-02-01

Revision 1.1 – 11/28/16 – Updated Process Steps per TPOC 

Periodic Review – 05/21/15 – No changes per TPOC

Revision 1.0 – 02/02/12 – Updated to reflect current laboratory operations

 

 

 

ISSUING AUTHORITY

TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT

APPROVAL DATE

REVIEW DATE

REVIEW CYCLE

REV.

 

 

ES&H Division

Jennifer Williams

06/08/2020

10/28/2022

1 year

1.5

 

This document is controlled as an online file.  It may be printed but the print copy is not a controlled document. 

It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the document is the same revision as the current online file.  This copy was printed on 10/28/2022.