Never bring lead home with you — proper cleanup keeps everyone safe.
Why It Matters:
Lead dust can cling to your clothes, tools, and skin. Without proper decontamination procedures, you risk spreading toxic materials to your vehicle, home, and family. Even trace amounts can harm children and pregnant individuals.
Key Points:
- Set up a designated cleanup zone near the work area with wash stations and changing areas.
- Use wet wipes or HEPA vacuums to clean tools and surfaces.
- Never use compressed air to blow off dust—this spreads contamination.
- Remove protective clothing before leaving the site, and store separately from personal clothes.
- Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly before breaks and after shifts.
✅ Clean work habits prevent offsite contamination.
Ask the Crew:
- Do we have a proper decontamination process in place?
- Are we cleaning tools and gear before leaving the site?
