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Control of Lead Contamination in Buildings and Construction
1 Day Course

Lead is a Designated Substance under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and must be reported where present on any construction project. The Ministry of Labour requires employers and constructors to take every reasonable precaution necessary to protect workers from lead exposure and in 2004 issued guidelines for construction disturbance of lead.

Lead can be present in a wide variety of materials and finishes on construction projects (e.g., corrosion-resistant or architectural paint, pointing mortar, sheet and other alloy products or residual contamination in factories where lead products were produced or used). The presence of lead in mortar joints has become a major cost consideration in building envelope rehabilitation due to recent Ministry of Labour actions.

This course will help owners, managers, consultants and contractors understand the various sources of lead contamination that may impact on a building or construction project, possible health hazards, regulatory responsibilities, and appropriate abatement options and work practices.

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Award Points & Credits

At the end of this course, participants will have a broad understanding of:

• Nature of the concern, persons at risk
• Surveying methods for lead paint, lead dust, regulated criteria
• Current and proposed regulations
• Abatement options, pros and cons, costs
• Abatement work practices
• Sources for contractors, supplies and materials

Course Outline:

Construction managers, architects, engineers and facilities managers need to be concerned about potential hazards from lead-based paints. The public and regulators are responsible to address the potential public health and occupational health hazards posed by lead paint on construction and renovation sites in houses, apartments, industrial sites and other buildings. Current regulations require building owners or project designers to survey for lead paints prior to tendering work. The Pinchin Environmental course "Control of Lead Contamination in Buildings and Construction" is designed to familiarize attendees with the concerns and solutions for lead paint control, and to do so in a Canadian context.

Those responsible for managing buildings and construction projects have duties and liabilities to protect the public and workers under their control.

Format and Methodology:

This is a one-day overview course. The course delivery is focused significantly on practical, field-oriented information and examples. Discussions are strongly encouraged.

A participant workbook is provided to minimize the need to take notes and to maximize participation. The workbook also allows for better retention of knowledge and creates individualized follow-up reference material. Follow-up training support and materials are available.

Certificates:

Pinchin Environmental Ltd. will issue a ‘Certificate of Achievement’ to each participant at the end of this course.