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Ask Butterflies about her world
« on: January 18, 2012, 03:47:23 PM »
Didn't see an ask thread for you so I made one special just for you.

Tomorrow I am taking a course on lead safe work practices that is required for anyone who works on home built before 1978 when lead paint was banned in the US. My question is since you have done renovation type work, are there regulations   in the UK concerning lead paint in existing homes?
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2012, 04:32:24 PM »
Quote from: parts on January 18, 2012, 03:47:23 PM
Didn't see an ask thread for you so I made one special just for you.

Tomorrow I am taking a course on lead safe work practices that is required for anyone who works on home built before 1978 when lead paint was banned in the US. My question is since you have done renovation type work, are there regulations   in the UK concerning lead paint in existing homes?


http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/chemicals/specific/lead/
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The UK has implemented the provisions of the Marketing and Use Directive (89/677/EEC) through the Environmental Protection (Controls on Injurious Substances) Regulations 1992 (Statutory Instrument 1992/31), which allow restricted use of lead paint. The UK Regulations allow the manufacture and use of lead paint (containing white lead), but in controlled and special circumstances for the redecoration of Grade I and II * (Categories A, B and C(S) in Scotland) listed historic buildings. Strict regulations apply to its use. The general sale of lead paint in the UK is prohibited under these Regulations.

Professionals should refer to Lead at Work Regulations 1998 SI 543, Control of Lead at Work ACOP 1985 and The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 SI 3140. The Regulations require that any specifier/employer must avoid foreseeable risks to the health and safety of an employee, combat these risks and protect any person associated with or who may be affected by the work being done. These persons should also be provided with adequate information on any aspects of the work which may affect their health and safety.

Professional painters should dispose of lead wastes in accordance with the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1992. They may need to check with their local Environmental Health Officer and/or Waste Regulatory Authority for any special disposal provision.
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The only times  that this would ever have been an issue for me is when I stripped or sanded a windowsill or door frame. I always wore a mask though.
I've probably had lead paint on radiators, but I'd always have got them replaced by someone else.
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2012, 04:33:51 PM »
what colour underwear are you wearing?  :goat:
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2012, 04:37:13 PM »
Quote from: Adam on January 18, 2012, 04:33:51 PM
what colour underwear are you wearing?  :goat:

Black pants. White bra.
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2012, 04:41:45 PM »
that's not very colour co-ordinated :M

are you gonna come to my birthday in manchester? :zoinks:

so far I only have three people coming :'(
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2012, 04:48:35 PM »
The lead paint laws here are much stricter and complicated.  It includes the specs on the masks,hepa vacuums and even the plastic bags you use
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2012, 04:50:08 PM »
Quote from: Adam on January 18, 2012, 04:41:45 PM
that's not very colour co-ordinated :M

are you gonna come to my birthday in manchester? :zoinks:

so far I only have three people coming :'(

I hope you have a great birthday, but I couldn't come over. I'd kinda love to, but I don't think my family would approve.
I wouldn't be much fun anyway. I'm not great with new people, and I'd probably end up standing in the corner, all quiet, with my social anxiety running out of control.
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2012, 04:51:07 PM »
:laugh:

I can relate

although I'm much better now than I used to be

social anxiety is a bitch
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2012, 04:56:39 PM »
Quote from: parts on January 18, 2012, 04:48:35 PM
The lead paint laws here are much stricter and complicated.  It includes the specs on the masks,hepa vacuums and even the plastic bags you use

I've noticed that. I don't know if there's a reason for the difference or not.

I've always known of the risk, so I've always been carefull, but not to the extent of using special equipment.
It's not uncommon to see an old appartment with paint dust lying on the windowsill, although I've no idea if it's lead paint.
In fact, it's even normal to see people living in places that look like they haven't been painted in decades, with paint dust lying on the wondowsill.

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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2012, 04:58:57 PM »
Quote from: Adam on January 18, 2012, 04:51:07 PM
:laugh:

I can relate

although I'm much better now than I used to be

social anxiety is a bitch

It really is a bitch.

My great aunt is seriously ill right now, and all I can think about is how to avoid going to the funeral :GA:
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2012, 07:05:03 PM »
do you have any pets,  or do you want one?
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2012, 07:16:03 PM »
Quote from: bodaccea on January 18, 2012, 07:05:03 PM
do you have any pets,  or do you want one?

No pets. I'm allergic to most things. I wouldn't want one, because I know I'm not responsible enough to give it a good home.

The best situation would be for my aunt and uncle to get a pet, and I'd play with it when I was at their house, but had no responsibility to look after it.

I dont think I'm allergic to birds, so a parrot would be nice.
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2012, 08:17:39 PM »
Well, you could ask Eris to teach you how to keep Adam as your pet.
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2012, 08:21:40 PM »
Quote from: Queen Victoria on January 18, 2012, 08:17:39 PM
Well, you could ask Eris to teach you how to keep Adam as your pet.

 :lol:

I would be a terrible dom. I like Adam, and wouldn't be able to hurt him.
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Re: Ask Butterflies about her world
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2012, 11:36:56 PM »
i would make a great pet
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