Construction: Lead Awareness – Cal/OSHA

  • 4 topics | 40m 59s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
This course covers information mandated by California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) California Code of Regulations 8, Section 1532.1. It provides general knowledge of the hazards associated with lead exposure and requirements to reduce or eliminate exposure in the construction industry. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • identify homes which, based on their age, have a risk of lead exposure due to lead-based paint
  • identify activities that can be a source of lead exposure in the construction industry
  • identify correct statements about the danger of lead poisoning
  • identify adverse health effects associated with varying degrees of lead exposure in the construction industry
  • identify the limits Cal/OSHA has established to reduce worker exposure to lead
  • identify the purpose of the medical surveillance program
  • identify requirements of the medical surveillance program
  • identify general requirements of the medical removal protection program
  • identify examples of types of work controls that can be used to reduce exposure to lead
  • identify work practices that can reduce exposure to lead

IN THIS COURSE

  • Sources of Lead Exposure in Construction
    6m
  • Health Effects of Lead Exposure
    11m
  • Medical Surveillance of Lead Exposure on the Job
    9m
  • Controls to Minimize Exposure to Lead
    11m

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