Control of Lead at Work Regulation

Biological limits are also in force for lead and its compounds under the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1998 different blood lead action, and suspension from work, levels apply to women of reproductive capacity, young persons and other employees. 

Control of substances hazardous to health regulations. Ionizing Radiations Regulations 1999 Control of lead at Work Regulations 1998 MAFF/HSC Code of Practice for the safe use of pesticides on farms and holdings. 

Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1980 (superseded by COP 60)... 

Control of lead at work (Due to be updated as an L series document to cover The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002) General COSHH ACOP, Carcinogens ACOP and Biological Agents ACOP. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999. Approved Code of Practice (Due to be updated to cover COSHH 2002)... 

Because of its property to resist corrosion, lead has many uses in industry and domestic life. However, it also has an ill-health effect on individuals so statutory controls on its use at work have been implemented through the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 in which ... 

Consumer Protection Act 1987 Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002... 

The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1980 requires employers to provide such control measure, other than by the use of respiratory equipment or protective clothing, as will prevent the exposure of his employees to lead. An Approved Code of Practice outlines the weekly inspections to be carried out by a responsible person and requires that the annual examination and test covers the condition of the LEV plant, static pressures and air velocities at various points and a check that the lead dust or fume is being effectively controlled. Although the Code does not require it, it would be prudent for the annual examination to be carried out by a competent person. 

Classification. The subdivision of a powder according to its particle size distribution or its separation into fractions of differing particle sizes. See also sieves, air separations, etc. CLAW. Control of Lead at Work Regulations, 1980. 

This level of duty Is more often used than the absolute duty as far as the provision of safeguards is concerned and, in many ways, has the same effect. A duty that the employer ensure, so far as is practicable, that any control measure is maintained in an efficient state means that if the duty is technically possible or feasible then it must be done irrespective of any difficulty, inconvenience or cost. Examples of this duty may be found in the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (Regulation 11(2) (a and b)) and the Control of Lead at Work Regulations where Regulation 14 states, Every employer who provides any control measure. .. shall ensure, so far as is practicable, that it is maintained in an efficient state. .. and in good repair . 

The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 and associated Approved Code of Practice will be followed closely during all work involving lead. 

An employee who is suspended from work by his employer on medical grounds is entitled to wages for up to 26 weeks. Such suspension must arise from a requirement imposed by law or xmder a recommendation in a Code of Practice issued under HSWA in relation to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002, the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. There is no entitlement, however, if the employee is incapable of work due to disease or bodily or mental impairment. 

For lead workers periodic medical examination is a statutory requirement. Blood samples should be taken as required for haemoglobin and lead. Lead level in normal blood is about 20 xg/100 ml but for lead workers can be 40-60 ig/100 ml. The acceptable upper limit of blood lead concentration, cited as action levels in the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 in adults is 50 xg/100ml except men who have worked in lead for many years. For young persons is 40 xg/100ml and for women of childbearing age the limit is 25p.g/100ml. 

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