Lead abatement

Enclosure refers to covering all lead-contaminated surfaces and objects with a solid, dust-tight barrier, which is effective in not exposing children to harmful lead paint but is not a permanent solution.

[5] In addition, it is important that there is a comprehensive nationwide understanding by the people of the hazards and proper removal of lead contaminated soils.

[3] Lead abatement and RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) activities are similar in that they are both performed in target housing and child-occupied facilities.

In the United States, they are both protected under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 and required to post signage in lead-related work areas.

Lead abatement is a specialized activity that is performed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards and is usually done based on orders from state or local governments after a serious lead-related incident.

[1][3] Meanwhile, RRP activities are only performed at the discretion and desire of the home or facility owner to temporarily minimize lead-related hazards for aesthetic or lead-unrelated purposes.

[1][3] Lead abatement, also known as lead-based paint activities, are regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

[3] All lead-based paint activities intended by state governments and facility owners must receive proper authorization from the EPA before being carried out.

If lead abatement is improperly managed or carried out, chips and dust can pose additional health hazards.

To prevent this, Congress passed the 1992 Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, which ensures that contractors are well qualified and properly trained.