This comprehensive ASTM manual provides detailed guidance for developing and implementing a lead hazard management program. It follows the outline described in ASTM E 2052-99 Standard Guide for Identification and Management of Lead Hazards in Facilities.

17 chapters cover the following fundamentals:

• Setting up and administering a lead hazard management program

• Designing and implementing an operations and maintenance program

• Collecting information on facilities for decision making purposes

• Classifying buildings based on their likelihood for lead hazards

• Evaluating buildings for lead hazards

• Responding to elevated blood lead investigation

• Conducting occupant education and awareness programs

• Hiring consultants, laboratories, and contractors

• Planning and performing lead hazard control activities

• Ongoing monitoring and reevaluation of lead hazards

• Role of lead hazard programs in real estate transactions.