Lead Worker

Delivery Mode:  CBT
Duration:  1 hour
Categories:  Industrial Hygiene

After completing this training, the participant will be able to DISCUSS the use of control measures to protect the health of individuals working with lead.

Course Description

Training covers the following elements:

  • General discussion of work activities that could result in exposure to heavy metals above action levels
  • Written compliance plan and other work control documentation (i.e., job instructions, etc.,) applicable to work activities they are performing
  • Engineering controls, administrative controls, and safe work practices associated with the worker’s job assignment
  • Purpose and description of the associated medical surveillance program
  • Instructions to employees that chelating agents should not routinely be used to remove lead from their bodies and should not be used at all except under the direction of a licensed physician (when applicable)
  • Respiratory protection requirements

Additional Information

Terminal Objective:
After completing this training, the participant will be able to DISCUSS the use of control measures to protect the health of individuals working with lead.
Intended Audience:
Identified Lead Workers who meet criteria established in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 Construction; 29 CFR 1910.1025 General Industry Lead Standards.