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Lead Exposure in General Industry
Learn how to safely work in areas where lead is presentPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 8 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 8 Lessons · 18m in English, Spanish
Course Description
Working with lead can be a serious health risk. That is why OSHA has a Lead Standard that companies must follow. This course will teach you the Lead Standard and how to handle areas where you may be exposed to lead.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the health effects of lead exposure in the workplace
- Apply the OSHA Lead Standard and required compliance programs
- Conduct risk assessment and monitoring for lead exposure
- Use PPE and respiratory protection when working around lead
- Follow housekeeping and decontamination procedures to reduce lead exposure
- Recognize medical surveillance and removal requirements under the Lead Standard
Key Takeaways
- Working with lead can be a serious health risk, which is why OSHA maintains a Lead Standard that companies must follow.
- The course teaches the OSHA Lead Standard and how to handle areas where workers may be exposed to lead.
- Protecting workers from lead involves PPE, respiratory protection, housekeeping, and decontamination procedures.
- Risk assessment, monitoring, and medical surveillance are part of managing lead exposure in general industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It teaches the OSHA Lead Standard and how to handle areas where you may be exposed to lead, including the health effects of lead, compliance programs, risk assessment and monitoring, PPE and respiratory protection, housekeeping and decontamination, and medical surveillance and removal.
Who is this course for?
It is designed for workers in general industry who may be exposed to lead and need to understand the OSHA Lead Standard and how to work safely in areas with lead exposure.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in lead management, lead poisoning awareness, occupational health, occupational safety and health, and understanding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Lead Standard.
Why is training on the Lead Standard important?
Working with lead can be a serious health risk, so OSHA has a Lead Standard that companies must follow, and this course teaches that standard and how to handle potential lead exposure.
