Lead Exposure in Construction Environments

COURSE OVERVIEW

This web-based course on Lead Exposure in Construction Environments equips workers with the necessary knowledge to understand and manage lead hazards as well as the safety regulations that govern them. The course further elaborates on how to identify potential lead hazards in the workplace and the best practices to safely deal with them. Key areas of discussion include the health implications of lead exposure, the OSHA Lead Standards for Construction, compliance programs, risk evaluation and monitoring, PPE and respiratory protection, cleanliness and decontamination, medical surveillance, and removal procedures.

COURSE TOPICS

The web-based Lead Exposure in Construction Environments course delves into the following subjects:

Standards' content
Permissible exposure limits (PEL)
Time-weighted average (TWA)
Action thresholds
Exposure evaluation and monitoring
Compliance methods
Hygiene and cleanliness
Medical surveillance
And more

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated time of completion is approximately 45 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass this course. The course can be attempted up to three times in order to achieve the passing score. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual serves as a valuable tool for future reference and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this web-based course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW