Job 4 of 17 · Outline

Explain lead paint precautions in older homes

The problem

Older homes can have lead paint under modern layers. Sanding it creates dangerous dust. Clients need to understand why you work the way you do.

What AI does

AI drafts a calm, plain explanation for clients in older homes about the possibility of lead paint and the precautions you take. The precautions are yours, from the official health and safety guidance for your nation; AI makes no safety judgement.

Time

Time: 15 minutes onceTools: ChatGPT, Claude

The steps, in short

  1. Read the official guidance on lead for your nation.
  2. Note the precautions you actually take.
  3. Have AI draft a calm explanation from your notes.
  4. Use it for older properties where old paint will be disturbed.

A short sample prompt

I'm a decorator in [nation]. Draft a calm, plain note for the owner of a period property explaining that old paint may contain lead and describing my precautions: [your precautions]. No scare words, nothing beyond my list.

In the full playbook

  • 3 steps in full
  • The exact prompt to copy
  • A check-before-you-send list (3 points)
  • UK notes with official sources
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