"<p><strong>LEAD MATERIAL REMOVAL<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Lead removal from buildings must be conducted in strict adherence to WorkSafeBC standards and guidelines to<br>ensure the safety of workers and the environment. Handling lead-containing materials requires the use of<br>appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, gloves, and protective clothing, to prevent<br>exposure to toxic lead dust or particles. During removal, all surfaces must be properly cleaned and controlled to<br>minimize contamination, and work areas should be sealed off to prevent the spread of lead dust to other areas of<br>the building. Materials containing lead must be safely collected, stored, and disposed of in accordance with the<br>Ministry of Environment's regulations and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TNG) requirements. In cases<br>where lead levels exceed 500 parts per million (PPM), the materials should be sampled for Toxicity Characteristic<br>Leaching Procedure (TCLP) testing, as the leachability of lead in waste materials can pose additional environmental<br>risks. If lead is found to exceed this threshold, TCLP sampling is recommended to assess the potential for<br>hazardous leachate. All lead-containing waste must be disposed of at a licensed hazardous waste disposal facility,<br>following all relevant environmental and safety protocols.<\/p>"