Lead paint safety

Wet methods and containment beat dry sanding; ask how waste will be handled.

What this covers

HSE-aligned methods when old lead paint may be present under later coats.

Before the painter arrives

• Clear small items and wall hangings from rooms being painted if you can.
• Keep children and pets away from ladders, wet paint and dust from prep.
• If the building may have old lead paint, ask how dust will be controlled under HSE guidance.