Do You Need to Take the Lead Awareness for General Industry Course?

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The Lead Awareness for General Industry course is required training for all personnel who are subject to lead exposure. This includes individuals who are required to work around lead or lead-containing materials but who do not perform lead-based abatement work.

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This course communicates information such as methods of recognizing lead, health effects associated with lead exposure, how to minimize exposure, warning signs and labels. Our course covers the required topics to keep your employees in compliance with OSHA standards.

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Lead-based paint and other materials containing lead (Pb) at elevated levels pose a significant health hazard. Our training covers the required OSHA topics for you to both keep your workers safe and in compliance.

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You can take the Lead Awareness for General Industry course on any device from any location.

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The Lead Awareness course counts as continuing education units (CEUs). This course is accepted for .33 Industrial Hygiene CM Points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) and .2 Continuance of Certification (COC) points from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

Use support for help throughout the course via phone, email or Live Chat.

Download your e-certificate immediately upon completion of the course.

Group discounts are available for parties of two or more people.

Access course material for up to 180 days upon time of registration.

We enjoyed the content and delivery of your training.” S. Maide, U.S. EPA

Course Features

The two-hour Lead Awareness for General Industry course features professional voiceovers of video content with interactive animations that culminate in a series of quizzes and a final exam.

This course is eligible for .2 Continuance of Certification (COC) points from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and is in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025 regulations.

Course Content

Lead Awareness for General Industry is a two-hour course that teaches what lead is, why it was used, where it can be found, how you can be exposed, and the lead-paint problem that persists in the U.S.

The course consists of the following subject matter:

  • Overview of Lead Awareness in General Industry
  • Lead Awareness Program Requirements
  • How a Lead Awareness Program Works
  • Properties and Used of Lead
  • Health Hazards
  • Standards and Exposure Limits
  • Medical Surveillance and Lead Removal
  • Lead Controls

Physical and On-Site Requirements

No physical or on-site requirements. There are no prerequisites for the course.

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