The paint can be stripped using a dichloromethane-free paint stripper and without creating dust.

You can sand by suctioning off dust at the source, with a high-efficiency filtration system, after having cleared the room in order to allow for thorough cleaning after the work. The worker must wear appropriate protection.

To find out about the conditions and precautions to be taken when working with materials containing lead, see:

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• the directive from the Built Environment Toxicology Department regarding making paint containing lead safe,
• the booklet Ce qu'il faut savoir pour rénover dans les règles, p. 8-9

If in doubt, you can contact the Service de toxicologie de l'environnement bâti de l'Etat de Genève (the Built Environment Toxicology Department for the State of Geneva).