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  QUESTION: Attic dust studies and the methodology used for clean-up, 22 Aug 2004, USA

I'm interested in learning more about your attic dust studies and the methodology used to clean up the contaminated area.

What method was used to test arsenic, was a total metals speciation done?

Thanks

ANSWER: 22 Aug 2004

Dear Sir,

Please find attached a CSIRO study by Jeff Davis and Prof Brian Gulson, entitled "Ceiling Dust: A Potential Urban Environmental Problem" (which I trust answers your questions about the method used to test arsenic and whether a total metals speciation was done), plus another study, "Assessment of Lead Exposure Associated with Ceiling Dust Removal", carried out by the New South Wales WorkCover Authority - the state authority which administers the OH&S Act. I have written to WorkCover with the following suggestions in relation to documents about methodology used for clean-up of ceiling dust:

On page 11, "Assessment of Lead Exposure Associated with Ceiling Dust Removal" currently states:

There are a number of guidance notes already in place, for example:

  • Procedures used in the Sydney Aircraft Noise Insulation Project (SANIP)
  • Ceiling Dust and Hail Storms (Vol7 N*2 of Lead Action News) by The Lead Group, Inc.
  • Management of Lead Contamination (in Draft) by the Lead Reference Centre, EPA
  • Code of Practice for Ceiling Dust Removal (in Draft) from Australian Dust Removalists Association (ADRA)

I would suggest the following changes and phone numbers and weblinks to make the information more accessible:

There are a number of guidance notes already in place, for example:

  • Procedures used in the Sydney Airport Noise Insulation Project (SANIP) [ph (02) 9462 1338 to ask for a copy or find other information (and possibly the ceiling dust removal procedures at some point in the future c/o Airport Noise Insulation Projects, Department of Infrastructure and Transport www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/environmental/insulation/index.aspx 
  • Ceiling Dust and Hail Storms (Vol7 N*2 of Lead Action News) by The LEAD Group, Inc [www.lead.org.au/lanv7n2/lanv7n2.html or phone the Lead Advisory Service Australia for a copy on 1800 626 086 or +61 2 9716 0132]
  • Managing Lead Contamination in Home Maintenance, Renovation and Demolition Practices: A Guide for Councils by the Lead Reference Centre, NSW EPA  and NOT available from Pollution Line phone 131 555 or from outside NSW phone (02)9995 5000]
  • Code of Practice for Ceiling Dust Removal by the Australian Dust Removalists Association (ADRA) [www.adra.com.au/cop.html]
  • Competent Person For Ceiling Dust Removal - Course Manual by CTI Consultants [Available to course participants. Phone (02) 9736 3911 for course dates. Courses can be organised in any major Australian city.]
  • Lead Safe - Lead in Ceiling Dust fact sheet by the Lead Reference Centre, NSW EPA No longer available from Pollution Line phone 131 555 or from outside NSW phone (02) 9995 5000, or in bulk from the Better Health Centre, NSW Health Department phone (02) 98160452.]

Also see the following:

I hope this helps.
Yours Sincerely
Elizabeth O'Brien

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