JSP 375 Vol 2 

MoD Health & Safety Handbook 

10.1 

Introducing control measures to ensure that the lead in air in the breathing zone does not 

exceed the appropriate occupational exposure limit (OEL), see leaflet on Control of Hazardous 

Substances; and 

10.2 

Carrying out a regular programme of air monitoring (4 times per year, though may reduce 

to once per year on advice from occupational or environmental health specialists) to check that 

control measures are working effectively and the OEL is not exceeded.  Specialist advice from in 

house occupational or environmental health specialists must be sought in this area.   

11  Detailed requirements are given in the HSC Approved Code of Practice 

Personal Protective Equipment 

12  In cases where engineering control measures are inappropriate e.g. maintenance work, a high 

standard of PPE is required.  If the OEL is likely to be exceeded suitable RPE must be provided, see 

chapter on PPE. 

Ensure High Standards of Hygiene 

13  A high standard of personal hygiene plays a crucial role in controlling lead absorption.  Therefore 

the line manager must ensure that employees do not eat, drink or smoke in any place that is `liable to 

be' contaminated by lead.  Suitable and sufficient washing facilities, including showers, where 

appropriate, are required by WHSW. 

Health surveillance 

14  Instigate medical (health) surveillance if exposure is significant.  See leaflet on Medical 

Surveillance.   

Information, instruction and training 

15  Provide Employees with Information, Instruction and Training.  The line manager must provide 

suitable information, instruction and training which is to include: 

15.1 

The extent to which employees are exposed to lead; 

15.2 

What steps the unit/station/ship is taking to adequately control exposure; and 

15.3 

What precautions employees need to take. 

16  Further information may be obtained, via local Health and Safety Advisor, or from in house 

occupational or environmental health specialists. 

EMPLOYEE'S DUTIES 

Personal Hygiene 

17  Employees are not to eat, drink or smoke in any place which they have reason to believe to be 

contaminated by lead.  They must practise a high standard of personal hygiene utilising facilities 

provided for washing. 

Control Measures 

18  Use the control measures provided. 

Leaflet 5 Annex B 

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2003