EDI has released its new Guide How to Decontaminate Lead, a practical technical publication designed to support professionals working in construction, renovation and demolition. It is now available online and provides essential information for managing lead safely during building works.
About Lead
Although lead has been widely used in paints, coatings, pipes, and metal components for decades, its presence alone does not always represent a risk. The danger arises when lead-containing materials are disturbed, damaged or removed without appropriate control measures. These activities can generate contaminated dust, fumes and airborne particles that may be inhaled or ingested. Once inside the body, lead accumulates over time, and there is no known safe level of exposure.
The document explains where lead is commonly found, how to identify it through suitable testing and the control measures required before any work begins. It also includes practical advice on safe removal methods, decontamination procedures and the health and safety precautions needed to protect workers and the surrounding environment.
By bringing together current best practices in a clear and accessible format, the guide aims to help organisations minimise exposure risks and promote safer working environments across the construction sector.
Read the EDI Guide How to decontaminate lead and consult all the guides in the EDI library.
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