This paper identifies the unique steps taken to safely remove lead based paint from a major highway/commuter railroad bridge connecting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Camden, New Jersey, followed by the application of a new long lasting protective coating system. The paper addresses project phasing by the owner and coordination with the commuter train to keep costs down and to minimize inconvenience to the public. Project innovations in equipment and accessibility are presented together with a significant partnering effort undertaken by the owner, contractor and engineering/inspection firm. Steps taken to protect the workers and the public during lead paint removal are discussed.

  1. Project Overview

  2. Owner Phasing of Work

  3. Public and Regulator Participation

  4. Partnering - Owner, Contractor, Consultant

  5. Project Planning

  6. Containment System

  7. Project Innovation - Dust Collection System

  8. Environmental Monitoring

  9. Execution - Supervision & Workforce

  10. Worker Protection - Safety, Blood Lead

  11. Conclusion

Subject
Primers, Dust collectors, Coatings, Materials, Respirators, Containment, Consultants, Lead, Personnel, Health, safety, and environment, Contractors, Corrosion protection, Bridges
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2006
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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