184Control of risk

184 Control of risk

(1) An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable, eliminate any risk associated with exposure to lead.

(2) If it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate a risk associated with exposure to lead, the employer must reduce the risk so far as is reasonably practicable by—

(a) substituting lead with—

(i) a substance that is less hazardous; or

(ii) a less hazardous form of lead; or

(b) isolating the source of exposure to lead; or

(c) using engineering controls to reduce exposure to lead; or

(3) If the employer has complied with subregulations (1) and (2) so far as is reasonably practicable and a risk associated with exposure to lead remains, the employer must prevent or reduce exposure to lead so far as is reasonably practicable by using administrative controls.

(4) If the employer has complied with subregulations (1), (2) and (3) so far as is reasonably practicable and a risk associated with exposure to lead remains, the employer must reduce the risk so far as is reasonably practicable by providing appropriate personal protective equipment to employees at risk.

2 Part 4 of the Act sets out the duty of the employer to consult with employees, including in respect of making decisions about the measures to be taken to control risks to health or safety. This consultation must involve the health and safety representative (if any). See also regulation 21.