Checklist of Supplies Supplies marked with * are FREE to homeowners through this program! To Keep Dust From Spreading: Plastic Sheeting * Garbage Bags * Duct Tape * Spray bottles with water
To Protect Workers (Personal Protective Gear) P-100 Respirator & cartridges* Work Gloves* Disposable coveralls * Safety eyewear Work clothes Work boots
To Clean Up HEPA Vacuum * Garbage Bags * Two mops and two buckets Disposable rags and cloths
Contact for More Information TRAIL AREA HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM Community Program Office 1319 Bay Avenue Trail, BC V1R 4A7 250-368-3256 INTERIOR HEALTH Trail Lead Health Services 1500 Columbia Ave. Trail, BC 250-364-6223 RDKB Building permits and waste disposal information 250-368-9148 BC 1 Call Info on underground utility lines – call before you dig! 1-800-474-6886
HOME RENOVATION SUPPORT PROGRAM Are you planning a renovation, construction, excavation or demolition project in the Trail area?
Working together
Creating a healthy environment
How does this program help me?
Guidelines To Reduce Dust Before you start:
Dust stirred up by home renovation projects can expose people to lead and other metals.
1. Remove household items from work area 2. Seal off work area from the rest of the house
While you work:
This program will help you:
1. Always wear personal protective gear 2. Keep family and pets out of the work area 3. Keep the work area clean & tidy 4. Wash hands & face before taking breaks
• set up a safe work project • prevent dust from getting outside the work area. • protect children, pregnant women and workers from exposure to dust • transport and dispose of waste materials safely
Where does this program apply? The safety guidelines & free services apply to all homes in the City of Trail and Rivervale and pre-1976 homes in Greater Trail (including Rossland & Fruitvale). Note: New home construction projects should use our Property Development Program. Call (250) 368-3256 for details.
Cleaning up can be the most important part! FREE Supplies For Homeowners! You can get free safety supplies weekdays at the Community Program Office at 1319 Bay Avenue. Call (250) 368-3256. We have: • Respirators, work gloves & disposable coveralls • HEPA & shop vacuums • Plastic sheeting and tarps • Safety fencing for excavation projects
For information on reducing lead exposure visit www.thep.ca or the Community Program Office.
1. Remove waste and HEPA vacuum the entire space 2. Wash all surfaces (even those you didn’t work on) 3. HEPA vacuum again when finished 4. Wash work clothes separately from regular laundry
Outdoor projects: Use the guidelines above and try not to work on windy or rainy days