Course Overview
Exposure to lead can cause serious health effects, so it is important that you understand what the effects are and how you can avoid them as well as the responsibility your employer has to notify you of potential lead exposure. By taking this training, you will gain the knowledge you need to protect yourself from lead poisoning.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- List common uses and sources of lead
- State the acute and chronic health hazards of lead and the blood lead level above which your risk of these hazards increases
- Define the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) and action level for lead and the requirements your employer must meet to monitor your exposure to lead in the workplace
- State the protective measures your employer is required to put in place to reduce your lead exposure to safe levels
- List hygiene practices you must follow to minimize your risk of exposure to lead
- State your rights and employer responsibilities regarding medical surveillance, medical removal protection and recordkeeping
- Describe the action you must take if you believe you have been overexposed to lead