The following are posts with the Lead Paint tag:
16 March 2018
For those of you who would like further help with the hazards of lead within the construction industry the HSE have published an Approved Code of Practice, L132. This document has accompanying guidance which is aligned to the regulations. As we all know Lead has been a major hazard for some time now however it is one danger that is far too often ignored on our construction sites. With many refurbi...
[Read on about Control of Lead at Work, Help from the HSE]
28 February 2018
22 February 2018
Most Lead Based Paint was banned from sale in the United Kingdom to the general public in 1992, apart from for specialist uses. Prior to this lead compounds had been used as the pigment and drying agent in different types of paint, for example brick and some tile paints. Source Wikipedia. Healtheffects of leadpoisoning on children.Leadcan have serious consequences for the health of children. At...
[Read on about Old Lead Paint - HSE Guidance]
21 December 2017
We are currently working with LCMA, the Lead Containing Material Association (formerly LiPSA, theLead Paint Safety Association). They have developed a number of courses to raise awareness of the dangers of lead paint within the construction industry. The courses will have their final authorisation from the NOCN awarding body in January which means they will become readily available to everyone. L...
[Read on about Lead Paint Awareness Training]
