654 Lead Safety in General Industry

Modules:
3
Hours:
2
Sectors:
General Industry
Target Audience:
Contractors, Employee, Manager, Supervisor
Fee

Description

Lead Exposure in the Workplace

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), over 3 million workers in the U.S. are potentially exposed to lead on the job. This course provides guidance on OSHA requirements and best practices for general industry employees who may encounter occupational lead exposure.

Annual Retraining

OSHA mandates annual retraining for employees covered by this course. After completing the final exam and purchasing a certificate, it remains valid for 365 days from the exam date. You may retake the course and obtain an updated certificate starting 30 days before expiration.

IACET Accreditation

OSHA Center is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for courses that meet ANSI/IACET standards. IACET accreditation is recognized globally for maintaining high-quality continuing education and training.

Free Access

As an OSHA Center student, you have free access to all training materials, including knowledge checks and course activities. Documentation of your training—such as exam scores, certificates, and transcripts—can be accessed by purchasing a certificate package.

Key Topics
  • ✔ Characteristics of Lead
  • ✔ Sources of Lead
  • ✔ Lead Dust
  • ✔ General Industry Workers and Exposure
  • ✔ Entry Routes
  • ✔ Acute and Chronic Exposure
  • ✔ Signs and Symptoms
  • ✔ Employee Reporting
  • ✔ Measuring Lead Levels
  • ✔ Reproductive Risks
  • ✔ Chelating Agents
  • ✔ Hierarchy of Controls
  • ✔ Handling Contaminated Protective Clothing
  • ✔ Preventing Heat Stress
  • ✔ Employee Training
  • ✔ Respiratory Protection Program
  • ✔ Respirator Types and Selection
  • ✔ Fit Testing
  • ✔ Inspection Requirements
  • ✔ Respirator Training

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