WorkSafe Victoria highlights lead-based paint removal safety measures Monday, 3 February 2025
WorkSafe Victoria recently issued a safety alert reminding employers about controlling risks associated with lead-based paint removal. Lead-based paint, commonly used on many pre-1970s buildings and structures, can contain lead levels greater than 1 per cent. Work involving sanding, buffing or removing paint with lead levels greater than 1 per cent by dry weight is regulated under Part 4.3 of the OHS Regulations as a ‘lead process’, with specific duties for employers undertaking this work.
