Lead Safety: General Industry

Course description

You have the right and the responsibility to know about the hazards of lead and the proper procedures for protecting yourself and co-workers from exposure or harm. We’ll discuss lead in your work areas, how to identify lead hazards, and how to protect yourself from those hazards.

Course Duration: 30 min

Learning objectives:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Identify lead hazards at construction sites
  • Recognize the health effects and symptoms of lead exposure
  • Recall the requirements that apply when employee lead exposure is at or above the action level and/or permissible exposure limit, or PEL
  • Describe required medical surveillance
  • Explain what air monitoring is and why it’s required

Associated libraries

This course is included in the following libraries. Click on any library name to learn more.
All-Access: EH&S (English)
Environmental Compliance