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Renovation, Repair and Painting Contractors Required to Post Lead Hazard Safety Signs

by ComplianceSigns.com on Mar 11, 2010

Beginning in April, U.S. renovation, repair and painting contractors must be lead-certified and use lead-safe work practices when working in homes built before 1978.

Lead-safe practices include posting warning signs and establishing barriers around work areas to prevent unauthorized people from entering the areas. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Signs should be in the primary language of the occupants and should say ‘Do Not Enter – Authorized Personnel Only’ and ‘No Eating, Drinking, or Smoking’.” Such signs will also remind workers to avoid eating, drinking and smoking in the work area.

Online safety sign retailer ComplianceSigns.com now offers OSHA, ANSI and general construction safety signs that meet EPA requirements for lead hazard notification. The signs are available in a variety of sizes, styles and materials at www.compliancesigns.com/construction.shtml , along with links to additional...Read More >>



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