Drywall installation, also known as sheetrock installation, is a vital process in constructing or renovating interior walls and ceilings.  It is valued for its affordability, durability, and ease of repair, making it a popular choice in both residential and commercial construction.
 
Take caution when working on the sheetrock or other surface that is being repaired.  Even in today's construction standards, specific restoration tasks, such as sanding, cutting, and demolition, can disturb lead-based paint, releasing hazardous lead dust and chips that are harmful to both adults and children.
 
The EPA published a regulation on April 22, 2008, requiring the adoption of lead-safe practices and other measures to prevent lead poisoning.
 
According to the law, effective April 2010, contractors must be certified and adhere to specific work standards to minimize lead contamination while performing remodeling, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in residences, childcare facilities, and schools built before 1978.
 
HUD and EPA advise using lead-safe work practices while performing remodeling, repair, and painting operations that disturb lead-based paint in buildings constructed before 1978, including houses, childcare centers, and schools.