Health Hazards in Construction: Lead Awareness

 Identify where lead may be present on construction sites;

Recall the health effects of lead exposure;

Know some basic ways to prevent or limit exposure to lead

Lead can cause serious illness and affect the health of a worker in the long term. This course was designed to provide awareness of the potential dangers of lead and how to control them. Ideal learners are all construction employees.


OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart Z: Toxic and Hazardous Substances;

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) TLVS and BEIS