Managing lead-based paint removal

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What it contains

Lead-based paint can present a serious health and safety risk when it breaks down into a dust that people inhale. This document outlines how workplaces can manage these risks. It explains:

• who is responsible for managing these risks
• an employer's duties in managing lead-based paint removal
• an employee's duties in managing lead-based paint removal