Introduction
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According to estimates made by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), more than 3 million workers in the United States are potentially exposed to lead in the workplace. The course provides a general awareness of lead, the risks, preventive measures, and OSHA requirements in 1926.62, Lead.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the characteristics of elemental lead and associated OSHA exposure limits. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Identify sources of lead, who is at risk of exposure to lead, and the signs and symptoms of exposure. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe and give examples of the hierarchy of controls in controlling exposure to lead. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe general requirements for the use of respirators by employees in the construction industry. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Identify the various types of respirators the requirements for their use to protect against lead exposure. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Identify the requirements for fit testing and inspecting respirators. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)