Asbestos and Lead Program Manager
858-380-6786
The Lead-Based Paint Management Program consistently provide regulatory oversight for the management, maintenance, control, and abatement of materials containing lead-based paint (LBP), while sustain and promote interactive environment with all MCAS Miramar departments and commands. The program applies to disturbance activities and non-disturbance hazardous conditions associated with identified and suspect materials containing LBP. The objective is to protect the public by minimizing the release of lead dust and exposures.
The term “lead” as used in OPNAVINST 5100.23 (Series) means metallic lead, all inorganic lead compounds and organic lead soaps. Since ancient times, people have used the soft, “gray metal” lead to make pipes, jars and bright pottery glazes. LBP is defined as paint, varnish, shellac, or other coatings on surface that contain more than 1.0 mg/cm2 of lead or more than 0.5% lead by weight. Lead has been shown through years of research to be toxic to the human body. Lead can be absorbed into your body by inhalation and ingestion. For the most part, lead is not absorbed through the skin. Inhalation of airborne lead is primarily the source of occupational exposure. Ingestion is primary from handing food, tobacco or make-up which has lead on them or on your hands. In recognition of the serious health hazards associated with and numerous sources of potential lead exposure, strict controls to limit both occupational and environmental exposures are required.
Building materials containing LBP that are in good condition pose no health hazard risk. Hazardous condition exists when materials containing LBP become damaged, causing the release of lead dust or paint chips. To avoid any mishap or create any potential of lead hazard condition, here are the following preventative measures:
- DO NOT disturb (e.g. break, cut, grind, sand, or remove) materials that contain any paint, varnish, shellac, or other coatings, even when no LBP content had been previously identified.
- DO NOT perform building component repairs, alterations, renovations, or demolitions work.
- REPORT damaged building component to your Building Manager, the installation Asbestos and Lead Program Manager (ALPM), or MCAS Miramar Public Works Department – Facilities Management Division (PWD-FMD)’s Zone Manager.
Please contact the installation ALPM if you have any question or concern pertaining to the Lead Management Program.