Last Updated
12/03/2024
Workers are exposed to lead because of the production, use, maintenance, recycling, and disposal of lead material and products. Lead enters the body primarily through inhalation and ingestion.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Lead standards 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart I, Subpart Z and 1926 Subpart D contain requirements for lead operations.
Workers are exposed to lead because of the production, use, maintenance, recycling, and disposal of lead material and products. Lead enters the body primarily through inhalation and ingestion.
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Any worker who may be exposed to harmful levels of lead while on the job, are required to have lead awareness training.
Workers who are not trained may not understand how to avoid risks and health hazards, which could lead to injuries.
Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.
A minimum of 25 minutes is required to complete this course.
OSHA requires annual recertification for workers where occupational exposure takes place.
A completion certificate is available for printing immediately upon successfully finishing the course.
12/03/2024
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