How can you prevent lead contamination in soil during outside abatement?

The correct approach to preventing lead contamination in soil during outside abatement is through the proper setup of polyethylene sheeting. Using poly as a barrier helps contain lead dust and chips produced during the abatement process. By establishing a well-designed containment area, it minimizes the potential for lead particles to be dispersed into the surrounding environment. This precautionary measure is essential to protect both the surrounding soil and any nearby vegetation or water sources.

While using a water spray can reduce dust during work, it does not provide a permanent solution for soil contamination. Monitoring dust through team organization is important information management but does not physically prevent contamination. Planting grass may help in some remediation efforts after lead has been removed, but it does not address the immediate issue of preventing contamination during the abatement process itself. Thus, the setup of poly is the most effective measure during the active lead abatement efforts.