An employer or self-employed person shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, ensure that all contaminated personal protective equipment is cleaned and handled in accordance with the following procedures:
(a) Where the equipment is cleaned on the premises of the employer or selfemployed person, care shall be taken to prevent contamination during handling, transport and cleaning;
(b) where the equipment is sent off the premises to a contractor for cleaning purposes, the-
(i) equipment shall be packed in impermeable containers;
(ii) containers shall be tightly sealed and have clear indication thereon that the content thereof is contaminated with lead; and
(iii) relevant contractor shall be fully informed of the requirements of these Regulations and the precautions to be taken for the handling of the lead contaminated equipment.