Figure 3: Outdoor paint removal - text of image

Flowchart

Question 1: Was lead-based paint removed in the past by sandblasting?

Answer 1: No

Question 2: Is it a pre-1980 property?

Answer 2: No

1. No further action
2. ENDS

Answer 2: Yes

1. Test the paint for lead inside and outside

Question 3: Is lead-based paint present?

Answer 3: No

1. No further action
2. ENDS

Answer 3: Yes

1. Follow safe work practices for paint removal

Question 4: Is there evidence of paint deterioration?

Answer 4: No

1. Immediate risk unlikelyPotential future riskMonitor the situation
2. ENDS

Answer 4: Yes

1. Arrange for testing of house dust and soil if necessary
2. ENDS

Answer 1: Yes

1. Arrange for specialist to sample house dust and soil as necessary to determine lead content

Question 5: Does the dust lead content present a risk?

Answer 5: Yes

1. Implement indoor management programme
2. ENDS

Answer 5: No

Question 6: Does the soil lead content present a risk?

Answer 6: Yes

1. Implement outdoor management programme
2. ENDS

Answer 6: No

1. Immediate risk unlikelyPotential future riskMonitor the situation
2. ENDS

Note: The dust and soil lead contents should be determined as “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” in accordance with the figures given in tables 6 and 7.

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