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815 Demolition Safety
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Hazard Controls for Lead

Effective source control measures (such as containment or local exhaust ventilation) should be implemented to minimize worker exposure to lead. NIOSH prefers such measures as the primary means of protecting workers, but source control at construction sites is often ineffective, and airborne lead concentrations may be high or may vary unpredictably.

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8-6. In what work environment is source control often ineffective?