The following protective clothing and equipment must always be used when lead levels are above the PEL: (Fig. 1) [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1)]

• Coveralls or similar full-body work clothing; [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1)(i)]

• Gloves, hats, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets; and [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1)(ii)]

• Face shields, vented goggles, and other appropriate protective equipment. [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1)(iii)]

Clean and dry protective work clothing must be provided daily or weekly depending on exposure levels. [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(2)(i)]

• Cleaning, laundering, or disposal of protective clothing and equipment must be provided. [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(2)(ii)]

• Protective clothing and equipment must be repaired or replaced as needed to maintain its safety and effectiveness. [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(2)(iii)]

• All protective clothing must be removed at the end of a work shift in change rooms provided for that purpose. [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(2)(iv)]

• Contaminated protective clothing, which is to be cleaned, laundered, or disposed of, must be placed in a closed, labeled container in the changing area. [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(2)(v)]

• Persons who clean or launder protective clothing or equipment must be informed in writing of the potentially harmful effects of exposure to lead. [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(2)(vi)]

Containers of contaminated protective clothing and equipment must be appropriately labeled. [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(2)(vii)]

Removal of lead from protective clothing or equipment by blowing, shaking, or any other means which disperses lead into the air is prohibited. [29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(2)(viii)] (Fig. 2).