Health & Safety
When using lead sheet:
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lift with care – seek assistance
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do not eat, drink or smoke
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wear the appropriate protective clothing
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apply a hand barrier cream where possible
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wash hands thoroughly afterwards
A detailed information booklet entitled Working With Lead in Construction – A Guide to Health, Safety and Environmental Care is available from the Lead Sheet Association.
The technical information provided in this officialpocket guide is extracted from Rolled Lead Sheet - The Complete Manual
Designed and published by the Lead Sheet Association.
Lead Sheet – The Facts..Why it stands out above other products
- Over 95% of lead sheet product reclaimed at the end of the
building’s life - All reclaimed lead sheet recycled into new product without the
loss of performance - Recycling involves no solvents and supports environmental
strategies - Recycling (due to lead’s low melting point) requires low energy
requirements and supports the Kyoto protocol - All by-products created during re-processing are recycled
- Life cycle analysis shows proven superior environmental profile
compared with any suggested substitutes - Substitutes do not provide the same application performance –
fit and forget - Proven longevity of product application over centuries of use
- Full technical product support