3120 8TH ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

-2- • When disturbing the soil, wear clean, fuli body protective clothing (coveralis or long sleeve shirt and pants), shoes, and gloves. For n�aximum protection wear a dust mask or other respiratory protection. Wash work clothes separate.from other clothing. • Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing a_ny material while in the work area. • Soil that is to be disturbed should be sprayed with water before and durinc� the project to prevent the generation of dust. 4. Avoid other sources of inetal ex osure that could com ound the metal contamination sc il exposure • Minimize children's exposure to hobbies that use lead (e.g. hobbies that involve the use of lead soidering or'painting). • Mai:e sure your child eats a well-balanced diet. Children who have acceptable ircn and calcium intake and low fat intake are less likely to absorb lead �rom their environment. • Maintain the painted surfaces in your home (if it was built prior to 1980) to avoid exposure to lead paint chips and dust. � . • If your job invo��, es the use of lead or lead compounds, or if you work in a lead industry, shower and change clothes before returning home. 5. Construction activit • Employees of companies which are required to work in soil within the study area should refer to WAC 296-62 (the Generai Occupational Health Standard), or consult the De�artment of Labor and Industries for assistance on how to reduce work related exposure to contaminated soil. • Soil removal from any site in ;he study area must be carried out in consultation with rhe Snohomish Health District. Soils in the area may have the potential to be desig�;ated as Dangerous Waste, due to hign metals content. ------------------------------- !f yau are new to this community, or you know someone who is, p/ease ca!l Susan Lee at the Departn)ent of Ecology (206) 649-7138 for more info�mation about the smelter site. Contact the Health District if� you have any health related concerns. ,f you have any questions conceming this public health advisory, please call Mike Younq of the Snohomish Health District at 339-5250.