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Lead Safety in Construction
The Lead Safety in Construction course provides essential training on identifying and managing lead hazards in construction environments. It covers OSHA regulations, proper handling, exposure prevention, and safe work practices, equipping workers and supervisors with the skills to protect themselves.
What is the Lead Safety in Construction?
The Lead Safety in Construction course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides dedicated training on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead in Construction), the standard protecting construction workers from lead exposure during renovation, demolition, bridge work, and any activity that disturbs lead-based paint or lead-containing materials. Lead causes neurological damage, kidney disease, reproductive harm, and anaemia — effects that can be permanent. Buildings and structures constructed before 1978 (when lead paint was banned for residential use) are presumed to contain lead-based paint. The curriculum covers lead health effects, lead sources in construction (paint disturbance, cutting/welding painted steel, demolition, bridge abrasion), OSHA 1926.62 requirements (action level 30 µg/m³, PEL 50 µg/m³), exposure assessment methodology, lead-safe work practices (wet methods, HEPA vacuuming, containment, prohibited practices), respiratory protection, blood lead level (BLL) monitoring, medical removal protection, hygiene facilities, EPA RRP Rule awareness for residential work, and the written compliance programme. All training is delivered 100% online through the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS. Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate, wallet card, and transcript, employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
Who should take this course?
- Renovation workers disturbing lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings
- Bridge workers performing abrasive blasting and painting
- Demolition workers on older structures
- Safety officers managing lead exposure programmes
- Painters and coating applicators on older structures
What will you study?
Core Modules
- 01Introduction to Lead
- 02Hazard Identification
- 03Risk Assessment and Exposure Monitoring
- 04Control Measures
- 05Emergency Procedures and Medical Surveillance for Lead Exposure
- 06Workplace Training and Awareness Programs
- 07Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance with Safety Regulations
- 08Creating a Culture of Safety and Health Compliance in Construction Workplaces
Optional / Advanced Modules
- 01Advanced Lead Control Strategies and Engineering Solutions
- 02Case Studies on Lead-Related Incidents and Lessons Learned
- 03Implementing Safety Management Systems for Lead Control in Construction
- 04Health Monitoring and Long-Term Risk Mitigation Plans
How will you be assessed?
Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.
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