The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002

WARNING: If your work in Construction, Refurbishment, Building Repair and Maintenance, Demolition or related occupations, you need to be aware of LEAD PAINT HAZARDS AND EXPOSURE RISKS IN pre-1970 BUILDINGS and protect yourself accordingly.

Refurbishment	Demolition	|building Maintenance
Construction	Building Repair	Building Improvement

FACT: Most people working in the industries mentioned above seem to be unaware that these regulations even exists.

This is to protect their own families from 'take-home' lead as much as it is to protect themselves and others likely to be affected by their work. Ignorance of these regulations is no excuse for non-compliance. Important CLAW requirements include:

Carrying out 'suitable and sufficient' Risk Assessments.

Providing training and information about lead exposure risks, which includes exposure risks to third parties - you and your family, perhaps!

Provision of adequate facilities for changing, washing and eating.

Regular blood screening to monitor lead exposure levels.

Painters, decorators, carpenters, joiners, plumbers, electricians, repair and maintenance teams, cleaners, caretakers, clerks of works, facilities managers and building occupants, to name but a few (!) all need to be aware of their own, and each other's, obligations under CLAW.

Choosing a Painter/Decorator or Contractor