Lead Workers Toolbox Talk

This toolbox talk guides roofing crews on safe work practices when handling lead. It outlines employer duties for risk assessment and control measures, personal hygiene standards, provision and use of PPE, and requirements for medical surveillance and biological monitoring when exposure is significant. Workers are reminded how lead is absorbed, to keep work areas clean, dispose of lead waste properly, avoid taking contaminated clothing home, and to eat and drink only in clean areas. It also highlights reporting defective equipment, attending medical appointments, and decontamination before leaving site. A note on hot works stresses keeping an extinguisher on hand, complying with permits, and checking for smolder. Ideal for briefing teams on lead hazards and roofing safety responsibilities.