SafetyQuestion 1302 of 1605
When workers may be exposed to lead during construction (e.g., disturbing lead-based paint), the employer must initially:
a.Only provide gloves
b.Do nothing until someone gets sick
c.Assess employee exposure and, until assessed, treat certain trigger tasks as presumed overexposures with interim protections
d.Assume there is no lead
Explanation
1926.62 requires an initial exposure assessment. For specified trigger tasks (like abrasive blasting or torch cutting lead paint), the employer must provide interim protection (respirators, PPE, hygiene) until exposures are characterized.
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