Lead in Facilities
Environmental Safety
View policy pdf: Lead in Facilities Policy
Policy Statement
There is no formal policy statement for this topic however procedures and other information are provided below.
When “Dealing With Lead-Based Paint” UGA units must follow all federal and state regulations. This Guidance Document, http://www.usg.edu/ehs/guidelines/lead_paint.phtml, produced by the Board of Regents Office of Environmental Affairs for all University System of Georgia Facilities provides basic information for maintaining compliance. Additional links provided below will help with your compliance.
Reason for Policy
To help UGA units comply with all federal and state regulations for Lead based paint removal and/or demolition.
Procedures
Personnel at UGA involved in construction or demolition related activities must follow all federal and state regulations. The Guidance Document provided by the Board of Regents Office of Environmental Affairs for University System of Georgia Facilities should be utilized. Provided below is the EPD website for any forms related to lead abatement.
Forms/Instructions
http://www.gaepd.org/Documents/epdforms_lpb.html#lr
Additional contacts
Chad Jordan, (706)542-3509
Policy Definitions
Targeted Housing - http://www.fedcenter.gov/assistance/facilitytour/infrastructure/leadpaint/
Record Retention
All lead surveys, lead training records, EPD or EPA notifications or correspondence with regulatory agencies must be kept indefinitely.
FAQs
Related Information
http://www.gaepd.org/Files_PDF/techguide/lpb/EPD_Lead_Program_Overview_Brochure.pdf
Responsibilities
Responsible University Senior Administrator: Vice President for Finance & Administration
Responsible University Administrator: Associate Vice President for Environmental Safety
Policy Owner: John Lambeth, Manager Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Safety
Policy Contact: Chad Jordan cjordan@uga.edu
Phone Number: 706-542-3509
Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of the Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Safety Manager to ensure that UGA units coordinating Lead Abatement Activities remain complaint with the regulations.
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