BID - Lead Abatement 2013

This document provides guidelines and requirements for contractors regarding safety measures during lead abatement work. It states that copies of worker's cards and company certification must be provided with the bid submission. The contractor is required to report significant on-site accidents within 24 hours and comply with industry standards. Safety measures for occupants include not entering the work area during dust removal or cleanup operations, and pregnant women and children should not enter the building during the removal process. Environmental safety measures include removing lead dust in a manner that minimizes dust levels, sealing areas where abatement is occurring, posting warning signs, providing fire extinguishers and ground fault circuit interrupters, and disposing of removed non-structural interior products or equipment in a way that is not accessible to children. The contractor's employees must be listed and have received health and safety training. They must use respirators with HEPA filters, follow personal hygiene practices, and not eat, smoke, or drink in the work area. The contractor must provide protective clothing and implement a medical surveillance program for employees. MSDS's for chemicals used during the maintenance agreement must be available on the job site. The landfill used for disposal must be approved for lead disposal, and if the waste residue qualifies as hazardous waste, the contractor must submit the necessary information. If the lead waste is sent to a recycling facility, the contractor must provide the facility's information and a copy of the completed manifest for each shipment. Pick-ups must be made within 48 hours after abatement work is completed, and certified vehicles must display a Hazardous Waste Transporter Vehicle Certification sticker. The vehicle operator must compare labels and manifest to ensure the contents and quantities listed on the manifest are the same as those listed on the containers. Any discrepancies must be corrected.