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