854 Lead Safety in Construction

Modules:
3
Hours:
2
Sectors:
Construction
Target Audience:
Contractor, Employee, Manager, Supervisor
Fee

Description

Course Overview
Estimates from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) indicate that over three million workers in the United States may be exposed to lead while performing their jobs. This course is designed to provide basic awareness about lead, including its potential health risks, methods for prevention, and the regulatory requirements established by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under standard 1926.62 related to lead exposure.

Annual Retraining Requirement
OSHA recommends that workers receive refresher training on the topics covered in this course every year. After completing the final exam and obtaining a certificate, the certificate remains valid for 365 days from the date the exam is passed. Learners may retake the course and obtain a renewed certificate beginning 30 days before the current certificate expires.

IACET Accreditation
OSHAcademy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for courses that meet the standards established by IACET and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). IACET accreditation is widely recognized internationally as a mark of quality in professional education and training.

Free Access
Students enrolled with OSHAcademy can access all course materials at no cost, including study resources, quizzes, and learning activities. Official proof of course completion—such as exam results, certificates, and transcripts—can be obtained by purchasing a certificate package.

Course Objectives
After completing this course, participants should be able to:

ID Objective
TO 1.0 Pass the final course assessment with a minimum score of 70%.
LO 1.1.1 Explain the basic properties of elemental lead and understand the OSHA limits related to lead exposure.
LO 1.1.2 Identify common sources of lead, recognize workers who may be at risk of exposure, and describe the symptoms and warning signs of lead exposure.
LO 1.2.1 Explain the hierarchy of controls and provide examples of how it can be used to reduce or eliminate lead exposure.
LO 1.3.1 Describe the general guidelines for using respiratory protection in the construction industry.
LO 1.3.2 Recognize different types of respirators and the requirements for using them to prevent lead exposure.
LO 1.3.3 Explain the procedures and requirements for respirator fit testing and regular inspection.
Key Topics
  • ✔ Characteristics of Lead
  • ✔ Lead Exposure Risk
  • ✔ Sources of Lead
  • ✔ Lead Dust
  • ✔ Construction Workers and Exposure
  • ✔ Entry Routes
  • ✔ Acute and Chronic Exposure
  • ✔ Signs and Symptoms of Over Exposure
  • ✔ Reporting
  • ✔ Measuring Lead Levels
  • ✔ Reproductive Risks
  • ✔ Chelating Agents
  • ✔ Controlling Exposure
  • ✔ The Hierarchy of Controls
  • ✔ Handling Contaminated Protective Clothing
  • ✔ Protective Clothing Policies and Practices
  • ✔ Preventing Heat Stress
  • ✔ Employer Responsibilities
  • ✔ Respiratory Protection
  • ✔ General Requirements
  • ✔ Respiratory Protection Programs
  • ✔ Respirator Selection
  • ✔ Assigned Protection Factors (APFs)
  • ✔ Respirator Types
  • ✔ Fit Testing
  • ✔ Inspection Requirements
  • ✔ Respirator Training
  • ✔ Respirator Training

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