Lead Based Paint
Perform all work that impacts lead based paint or lead containing paint in strict accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Applicable regulations vary based on the project type, building type, and scope of work, and may include:
- EPA renovate, repair, and painting program
- OAR 437, Division 2
- OAR 437, Division 3
- HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule
- University of Oregon Lead Program
Consult with your owners representative and EHS for additional information.
Requirements for collecting, containerizing, storing, and disposing lead based paint waste and debris
Contractor shall collect lead based paint waste and deposit into waste containers no less often than at the end of each workday or as weather requires collection to prevent spread of paint waste and debris. Contractor shall exercise diligence in not combining lead base paint waste and debris with non lead based paint waste and debris. Plastic sheeting and other barrier/collection material shall be HEPA vacuumed or wet cleaned so that they do not become lead based paint waste.
Contractor shall keep containers closed except when depositing lead based paint and debris.
Contractor shall keep all container labels intact and legible, replacing any that become defaced.
Contractor shall keep lead based paint waste and debris containers out of the weather and secure by either covering containers with plastic or storing containers inside. When the waste container is full, arrange a drop off at our Onyx Bridge office (ADD LINK to MAP) or a pick up by contacting the Hazardous Waste Group.