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Lead Poisoning (US)

Name: Lead Poisoning Online Course | OSHA Outreach Courses
Brand: OSHA Outreach Courses
SKU: SKU-0346
Price: 24.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (1897 reviews)

Lead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. It is still used in the workplace in many industries. Exposure to lead can cause serious health effects, so it’s important that you understand what they are and how you can avoid them. In addition, you have certain rights, and your employer has certain responsibilities with regard to potential lead exposure that you need to be aware of. This training is designed to provide you with the information you need to protect yourself from overexposure lead in your place of work.

PRICE

$ 24.95

LANGUAGE

English

CEU

CEU 0.0

SKU

SKU-0346

RATINGS

Complete Online

Completion Certificate

Job Aid (Study guide)

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Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Sources
1. Lead in Nature
2. Pure Lead versus Compounds
3. Learning Activity: Exploring the Uses for Lead
4. Other Sources of Lead
5. Knowledge Check: Sources
3. Health Effects
1. Exposure
2. Lead in Your Body
3. Initial Symptoms of Overexposure to Lead
4. Long-Term Effects of Lead
5. Knowledge Check: Health Effects

4. Safety Measures
1. Monitoring
2. Records
3. Ventilation
4. Signs
5. Housekeeping
6. Knowledge Check: What Do You Think?
7. Hygiene
8. Protective Clothing and Equipment
9. Changing Areas
10. Break Areas
11. Knowledge Check: Safety Measures
5. Overexposure
1. Knowledge Check: What Do You Think?
2. Report Any Symptoms
3. Medical Surveillance
4. Medical Removal
6. Conclusion
1. Summary

Learning Objectives

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 OSHA’s 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 your employer’s responsibilities regarding medical surveillance, medical removal protection and recordkeeping.
Describe the action you must take if you believe you have been overexposed to lead.