Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a § 19a-111k
Applicability of OSHA standards to abatement and remediation of lead hazards.
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All standards adopted by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, including, but not limited to, standards listed in 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 1926.62, as adopted pursuant to chapter 571 or 29 USC 651 et seq., as from time to time amended, as appropriate, and only as those standards apply to employers and employees, shall apply to the provisions of sections 19a-111c, 19a-206, 47a-52 and 47a-54f.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-111k establishes that federal OSHA standards governing lead exposure—including those found in 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 1926.62—apply to lead abatement and remediation activities covered under Connecticut's related housing and public health statutes. These standards, however, apply only in the context of employer-employee relationships, meaning they govern the conduct of contractors and their workers performing the abatement work. The provision ensures that workplace safety rules for lead hazard work are incorporated by reference into Connecticut's lead remediation framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-111k, property owners who hire contractors to perform lead abatement or remediation work should be aware that those contractors and their employees are subject to federal OSHA lead standards, including 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 1926.62. Compliant operators typically verify that any abatement firm they engage is properly trained and equipped to meet these occupational safety requirements. Ensuring that hired contractors follow applicable OSHA protocols is a standard part of managing lead remediation projects under Connecticut law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-111k means that workers hired to address lead hazards in a rental property must follow federal OSHA safety standards, which are designed to protect both those workers and, indirectly, occupants from improper handling of lead during abatement. Tenants who have concerns about whether lead remediation work in their home is being conducted safely may contact the Connecticut Department of Public Health or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Awareness of this provision can also be relevant when evaluating whether abatement work performed under sections 19a-111c or 47a-54f was carried out in compliance with applicable standards.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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