Lead Policy

This document outlines the City of Appleton's Lead Policy, last updated in June 2018 (with a note of a February 2026 update in the second document). The policy aims to protect employees and volunteers from hazardous lead exposures during various work activities, including maintenance, construction, and use of the police firearms range. It establishes permissible exposure limits (PEL) of 50 ug/m3 and an action level of 30 ug/m3. The policy details responsibilities for the lead program administrator (Director of Parks Recreation & Facilities Management), supervisors, employees, and contractors. It includes procedures for lead inventory, air sampling, employee training, medical surveillance, and emergency releases. The policy references OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.1025 & 1926.62) and Wisconsin DHS regulations. Recent air sampling data (as of July and October 2023, and July 2025) indicates that lead exposures for identified tasks such as lead service pipe removal, firearm use, weapons maintenance, and fire hydrant paint blasting are below OSHA's action level and PEL, with specific controls in place for each task.