Lead Poisoning Symptoms
Early signs of lead poisoning in adults are often non-specific including: depression, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea, muscle pain, fatigue, malaise, decreased libido and insomnia.
Test For LeadEarly signs of lead poisoning in adults are often non-specific including: depression, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea, muscle pain, fatigue, malaise, decreased libido and insomnia.
Although lead has been banned from use in paints in the UK for many years, it can still often be found in lower layers of paint.
Under CDM regulations, the Health and Safety File created and maintained by the Principal Designer should contain an assessment of hazardous materials – including lead paints and special coatings.
Read more: Lead Paint Assessments in CDM Health and Safety File
Whilst still a member state of the European Union, the UK is required to implement blood lead level limits that are at least as rigorous as agreed in Directive 98/24/EC Surveillance.
Under the Control of Lead At Work (CLAW) regulations, employers are required to monitor and control potential lead exposure to workers. This includes construction workers and painters and decorators.
An in depth article on paint toxicity and risk assessment, written by us for The Building Conservation Directory 2018.
