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Construction Lead Safety

Online Training Certification Course

29 CFR 1926.62

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This online certification course is designed to highlight the regulatory requirements for working safely around lead in the construction industry. It can be used in the development of a lead awareness program, which employers are responsible for developing and implementing to protect workers from lead exposure. Course content includes applicable regulations, risks, and key safety practices.

Lead is found throughout the construction industry, from electrical fittings and conduits to lead-based paints, plumbing fixtures, and numerous metal alloys. While lead is valued for its durability, it is a toxic metal that causes serious health problems. According to the World Health Organization, "There is no level of exposure to lead that is known to be without harmful effects."

While the use of lead has been banned or reduced in many applications, construction industry personnel are at risk of both short-term and long-term lead exposure. Because exposure results in severe and non-reversible health problems, workers in the construction industries are required by law to take construction lead awareness training.

This course is for:
This lead hazard course is designed for all construction work in which an employee may be exposed to lead. This includes all work relating to construction, such as demolition or salvage of structures where lead might be present, removal of lead-containing materials, lead contamination from emergency cleanup, or installation of products containing lead.

OSHA lead training applies to both new construction and the repair, renovation, or replacement of existing work. This safety training may help prevent serious injury in the workplace and save lives.

Case Study: It took until 1997 for the United States to conduct a comprehensive study of home lead contamination among construction workers. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, examined 31 children of lead-exposed workers, and compared the results of their lead testing with a control group of 19 children of unexposed workers from New Jersey, metro Philadelphia, and southeastern New York.

The study concluded that children of lead-exposed construction workers were "six times more likely to have blood lead levels over the recommended limit than children whose parents did not work in lead-related industries." The published results then reiterated some of the many effects of lead exposure, including behavioral disorders and brain damage. The risk to children is particularly high because they frequently put their hands in their mouth, thereby increasing their exposure, and because their bodily systems quickly absorb lead.

Of the workers surveyed, 50% reported changing out of work clothes prior to leaving work. In addition, 79% wore at least some street clothes at work, and nearly all (91%) washed these clothes at home. Only 18% reported always showering before leaving work.

"Parents wouldn't take their children to a dangerous workplace. It's equally important that they do not bring the hazards of the workplace home to their families," said NIOSH Director, Dr. Linda Rosenstock.

Key Takeaway: When workers inadvertently expose family members to lead, the results can be detrimental and sometimes irreversible. Follow your employer's guidelines for safe work practices and speak up if they are not enforced.

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Governing Regulations

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA. OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA standards are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1926 is designated for construction industry standards.

OSHA established a lead standard for general industry in 1978, but construction workers were not protected until 1993. OSHA's Lead Standard for the Construction Industry is found in 29 CFR 1926.62 and details regulations related to metallic lead, inorganic lead compounds, and organic lead soaps.

What You'll Learn

    Introduction to the Lead Standard for the Construction Safety Course
  • Key Terms and Definitions
  • Ways Lead Can Enter the Body
  • Symptoms of Overexposure
  • Lead Exposure in the Construction Industry
  • Lead Standard 29 CFR 1926.62
    Lead Exposure
  • Who Is at Risk for Lead Exposure?
  • Exposure Limits
  • Hazard Assessment and Initial Monitoring
  • Interim Protection for Workers
  • Notifying Employees of Monitoring Results
  • Discontinuing Site Monitoring
  • Establishing a Compliance Program
    Protecting Workers
  • Engineering controls
  • Exhaust ventilation
  • Enclosure or encapsulation
  • Substitution
  • Component replacement
  • Isolation
  • Process or equipment modification
  • Housekeeping practices
  • Personal hygiene practices
  • Change areas
  • Showers and washing facilities
  • Protective Clothing and Equipment
  • Handling Contaminated Protective Clothing
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Selecting a Respirator
  • Respiratory Protection Fit Test
  • Respiratory Protection Programs
  • Preventing Heat Stress
  • End-of-Day Procedures
  • More Exposure-Limiting Practices
  • Additional Employer Responsibilities Related to Worker Safety
    Medical Monitoring and Surveillance
  • When to Conduct a Medical Exam
  • Details of a Medical Examination
  • Information for the Examining Physician
  • After the Medical Examination
  • Employee Recordkeeping Rights If Monitoring Shows High Employee Lead Exposure
  • Medical Surveillance Program
  • Medical Removal
  • Return after Medical Removal
  • Worker Protection and Benefits Regarding Medical Removal
  • Medical Removal Records
    Employee Training and Information
  • Employee Information Training Program
  • Warning Signs
  • OSHA Assistance, Services, and Products
  • Recordkeeping
  • Worker Protection Programs
    Summary
    Additional Resources
    Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may subject them to hazards such as lead exposure.

To ensure compliance with OSHA's lead construction standards, safety training must be conducted at least annually. This lead training online course meets the training requirements.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

Marco V Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Aprendí mucho

José E Verified
Construction Lead Safety

I liked the service. I am going to recommend to my friends. Thanks, excellent job.

Steven L Verified
Construction Lead Safety

I wouldn't have minded if there were more self-quizzes in between. I think it would have helped me to determine whether or not I was taking in the information that I needed. Overall a very good course, very informative and well written, and very user-friendly as well.

Devon S Verified
Construction Lead Safety

It was great a lot of good information and love the format

Alfonso H Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Great way to be lead certified and very accurate information.

Jacobo M Verified
Construction Lead Safety

it was a good course asked me good question for anybody with this job.

Carlos A Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Good info

Freddie L Verified
Construction Lead Safety

easy to use and very informative

Jose V Verified
Construction Lead Safety

este curso es muy importante ya que la salud de los empleados debe ser nuestra prioridad , implementar la seguridad nos dará mejor confianza y equilibrio al igual que a nuestras familias. el plomo puede ser peligroso y hasta mortal en la vida de un ser humano.

Joshua F Verified
Construction Lead Safety

very informative.

Adam L Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Good info. Not easy. But important. Maybe suggest the testee takes notes and completes the process and test in one sitting.

Walter C Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Very useful information, I’ll definitely be more aware of lead levels on job sites and what the proper procedures are on both the employer and employee level.

Walter C Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Very informative, excellent.

Jason W Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Very fluid. We’ll put together course.

Bert R Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Very informative class, It didn’t consume all of my day but enough for me to learn what was necessary and retain it!

Efren G Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Excelente

Joseph A Verified
Construction Lead Safety

That was great information. I feel more confident in dealing with lead now.

Bryan M Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Solid course, wouldn’t change a thing

Jose F Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Learned a lot from the course.

Shane A Verified
Construction Lead Safety

very simple and full of great information

Dakota L Verified
Construction Lead Safety

I enjoyed the class learned more about lead then I thought there was

Janusz S Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Excellent course. 10 out of 10. Thank You.

Matthew M Verified
Construction Lead Safety

It was very short packed with a lot of valuable information I learned well from it.

Mark J Verified
Construction Lead Safety

It was was very relaxing to do online.

Richard P Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Very informative.

Yehoshua M Verified
Construction Lead Safety

it was easy

Kristi S Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Very convenient for busy companies.

George K Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Self paced and informative.

Fernando P Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Great

Charles D Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Exelent program !!

Ryan C Verified
Construction Lead Safety

it was great

Cleveland H Verified
Construction Lead Safety

I learned how to keep myself my family and workplace safe

Fernando B Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Awesome experience with you guys.. I will tell all my friend to get the course from here.

Rafael M Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Bastante buena, gracias.

Juan V Verified
Construction Lead Safety

this course was full of information that was seen in the final exam. I would recommend this lead certification class to my other fellow construction employees.

Erez S Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Great course interesting and at the same time allowed me To go at my own pace

Lawrence D Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Good training program and easy to follow

Flavio V Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Safety first thanks

Vincent L Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Very informative.

Aaron W Verified
Construction Lead Safety

its a great source to keep you fresh on lead exposure in the workplace

Jeffery M Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Very informative course.

Teon P Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Very informative

Efren S Verified
Construction Lead Safety

I like it very clear

John H Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Very informative and better than sitting through an all day class

Trenton C Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Great test, learned a lot.

Ryan D Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Simplicity at its finest

Tristan D Verified
Construction Lead Safety

This was very informational and I learned a lot!

Nikolaos T Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Informative and helpful. I learned a lot.

Andri R Verified
Construction Lead Safety

great training

Nathaniel P Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Thorough while still getting to the point.

Norma R Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Information presented in training very easy to follow.

Kurt D Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Good course! The short slide format kept me engaged.

Scott M Verified
Construction Lead Safety

the layout is user friendly, to the point, and very informative..

Bernard W Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Good basic training in a simple to understand format

Raquel B Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Todo muy bien

Hosain M Verified
Construction Lead Safety

good training

Nure A Verified
Construction Lead Safety

good

Nay L Verified
Construction Lead Safety

good trianing

Ye M Verified
Construction Lead Safety

thanks nice course

Thet N Verified
Construction Lead Safety

nice, thanks

Franz M Verified
Construction Lead Safety

good training, can learn about basic knowledge in lead.

Thomas B Verified
Construction Lead Safety

great program

Steven S Verified
Construction Lead Safety

Packed full of useful information

Odailton B Verified
Construction Lead Safety

It was very helpful

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