LEADER'S GUIDE
2486-LDG-E
WORKING WITH LEAD EXPOSURE IN
CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL INDUSTRY
Training For
THE OSHA CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL INDUSTRY
LEAD STANDARDS
"Quality Safety and Health Products, for Today...and Tomorrow"
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THE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE KIT
VIDEO SERIES
This education program is part of a comprehensive series of programs on
important regulatory topics. Many of these programs have been created to meet
employee training requirements of specific OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
The series includes programs on the following regulations and topics:
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The Asbestos Standard.
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
The Confined Space Entry Standard.
DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
Emergency Planning.
Forklifts/Powered Industrial Trucks Standard.
The "HAZWOPER" Standard (Hazardous Waste Operations and
Emergency Response).
Hearing Conservation and Safety
Indoor Air Quality.
The Laboratory Standard.
The OSHA Lead Standards (Industrial and Construction versions).
Lock-Out/Tag-Out.
The OSHA Recordkeeping Standard.
The Personal Protective Equipment Standards.
The Respiratory Protection Standard.
Right-To-Know/The Hazard Communications Standard (Industrial
and Construction versions).
Supported Scaffold Safety (Industrial and Construction versions).
Suspended Scaffold Safety (Industrial and Construction versions).
The CDC Tuberculosis Prevention Guidelines.
Other products in the Regulatory Compliance Kit line include compliance
manuals, employee booklets and posters which have been designed specifically
to be used with the programs. These products can be used to satisfy OSHA, EPA
and DOT compliance requirements for creating written compliance programs, as
well as employee training.
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WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER
"This program has been created to assist companies that are endeavoring to
educate their employees regarding working in environments where they may be
exposed to lead or lead contaminants. In addition to information about OSHA's
Lead Standards for Construction and General Industry, the program presents
information about hazards that may be encountered when working with lead or
lead-based materials, selection and use of personal protective equipment and
the like. The information contained in this program is the information available to
the producers of the program at the time of its production. All information in this
program should be reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness by companies
using the program to assure that it conforms to their situation and recommended
procedures, as well as to any state, federal or other laws and regulations
governing their operations. There is no warranty, expressed or implied, that the
information in this program is accurate or appropriate for any particular
company's environment. In order to comply with OSHA's Lead Standards for
Construction and General Industry employees must be provided with `sitespecific' information in addition to the information presented in this program.
Further, in a number of areas employees will need to go through `hands on'
training as well."
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM
- Structure and organization
- Background
- Objectives
- Reviewing the program
2 PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION
- Structuring the presentation
- Setting up the class and classroom
3 CONDUCTING THE SESSION
- The initial steps
- Showing the program
- Using the program for Tailgate Meetings
and Toolbox Talks
- Conducting the discussion
- Concluding the presentation
- Wrapping up the paperwork
4 OUTLINE OF MAJOR POINTS IN THE PROGRAM
5 ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS
- Scheduling and Attendance Form
- Quiz
- Training Certificate
- Employee Training Log
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INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM
Structure and Organization
Information in this program is presented in a definite order, so that employees will
see the relationships between the various groups of information and can retain
them more easily. The sections included in the program are:
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OSHA's Lead Standards for Construction and General Industry.
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How lead can affect the body (both long-term and acute exposures).
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Symptoms of lead exposure.
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Permissible exposure limits (PELs).
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Action levels.
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OSHA required information and training.
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Workplace exposure assessment and air monitoring.
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Special protective measures required in the construction industry.
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Written compliance programs.
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Selection and use of respirators.
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Other personal protective equipment.
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Safe work practices.
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Medical surveillance programs.
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Recordkeeping.
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Each of the sections covers important information in one topic area, providing
employees with general knowledge about working in environments where they
may encounter lead or lead-based materials.
Background
For years OSHA has been concerned about worker exposure to lead and leadbased materials. Both workplace experience and empirical studies have shown
that lead contamination can cause serious health problems, even death, for
exposed workers. Lead exposure can be due to many things, from removal of
lead-based paint to working with lead itself.
Overexposure can occur both on an acute basis (where large amounts of lead
are absorbed into the body in a short period of time) or on a long-term basis
(where small amounts of lead are absorbed at any one time, eventually
accumulating to cause significant health problems).
As a result, in 1978 OSHA issued a Lead Standard for General Industry.
However, this regulation did not apply to the construction industry. After pressure
from Congress and the courts, in 1993 OSHA issued the Interim Final Rule for
Lead Exposure in Construction. This standard extended the same protection
provided by the general industry standard to workers in construction
environments.
One of the major compliance requirements in both regulations is for employee
training. OSHA puts significant emphasis on this particular requirement. They are
convinced that a number of the problems that employees have experienced in
the past with lead contamination have been due to a lack of knowledge about the
proper procedures for working in an environment where lead or lead-based
materials are found.
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Objectives
To help address OSHA's concerns, and provide much of the training needed by
employees under the regulation, this program is designed to present fundamental
information in the following areas:
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The OSHA Lead Standards.
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Lead exposure, symptoms of overexposure and affects on the body.
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Exposure assessment/air monitoring.
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Employees' duties and responsibilities when working in
environments where lead or lead-based substances may be
encountered.
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Medical surveillance programs.
Upon completion of the program, employees should:
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Know how lead overexposure can occur, its symptoms, and its
effects on the body.
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Understand how potential exposure to lead is assessed in their
workplaces.
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Know what permissible exposure limits and action levels are.
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Understand how engineering, administrative and work practice
controls can be used to limit lead exposure.
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Be able to select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
to protect themselves against overexposure to lead.
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Understand how a medical surveillance program works.
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Reviewing the Program
As with any educational program, the presenter should go through the entire
program at least once to become familiar with the content and make sure the
program is consistent with company policy and directives. An Outline of Major
Program Points section is included in this Leader's Guide to help with this task
and for general reference.
As part of this review process, you should determine how you, as the presenter,
will conduct your session. The use of materials such as handouts, charts, etc.,
that may be available to you needs to be well thought out and integrated into the
overall program presentation.
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PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION
Structuring the Presentation
In conducting this education session, you should proceed with a friendly and
helpful attitude. Remember that the trainees are looking to your experience and
knowledge to help them relate to the situations shown in the program. It is
important to let the trainees interact with you and each other during the training
session. Stimulating conversation within the group is one of the best things you,
as the presenter of the program, can do to help everyone get as much as
possible from the session. Be alert for comments that could help in this area in
future sessions and make note of them.
As the presenter, you also should:
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Keep the session related to the topic of the OSHA Lead Standards
and exposure to lead in the workplace.
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Relate discussions to your company's operations, procedures, and
responsibilities.
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Prevent any one person or small group of employees in the session
from doing all the talking.
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Get everyone involved. Ask questions of those who don't participate
voluntarily.
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Clarify comments by relating them to the key points in the program.
Use the Outline of Major Program Points section is in this guide, as well as the
information included in the quiz, as the basis for answering any questions. If you
don't know the answer, say so. Tragic results may occur should you provide
incorrect or inaccurate information. Remember, this is a positive program on
working in environments where there is potential exposure to lead.
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Setting Up the Class and Classroom
There are a number of things that must be done to set up the class as well as the
classroom. If you are using the program for a Tailgate Meeting or Toolbox Talk
some of these things won't apply, but many of them will. So you will still need to
run through this checklist prior to your training session. They include:
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Scheduling and Notification
- Use the enclosed form to schedule employees into the
session.
- Make sure that the session is scheduled so that it fits
into your attendees' work day.
- Send out notification of the session well in advance, to
give people enough time to incorporate it into their
schedule for that day.
- If possible, post a notification on bulletin boards in the
affected employees' areas.
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The Classroom
- Schedule the room well in advance.
- Make sure the room can accommodate the expected
number of attendees.
- Check it again on the day of the program to make sure
there is no conflict.
- Make sure the room can be darkened, and won't create
a glare on the television screen.
- Locate the light controls and test them.
- Make sure the power for the videotape or DVD player
you are using operates separately from the room light.
- See if you can control the room temperature.
- Know where the closest restrooms are.
- Assure that the room is free from distracting noises.
- Make sure emergency exits are marked and known to
the attendees.
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Seating
- Make sure everyone can see the screen from their seat.
- Make sure everyone can hear the videotape/DVD and
you (when you speak).
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Check to see that seating is such that writing can be
done easily.
Make sure the seating arrangement allows eye contact
between attendees, and between you and attendees.
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Equipment and Materials
- Make sure the videotape or DVD player, monitor, and all
appropriate cables and extension cords are available.
- Make sure a stand or table is available and is of
appropriate height for all attendees to easily see the
monitor.
- If you plan on using a chartpad, blackboard, or other
writing board, make sure it is available, easy to see, and
you have the proper writing implements.
- Make sure you have 6" x 8" index cards or other
materials to be used as name tents for attendees.
- Make sure you have made up a sufficient number of
copies of the quiz, as well as any other handouts you
are using.
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Final Check
- Make sure equipment is in the room prior to the
scheduled session.
- Check to see that the room is set up properly.
- Check equipment prior to the presentation to assure
that it works.
- Make sure extension cords, etc. are taped down, if need
be, to avoid tripping.
- If you are using the videotape version of the program, run the leader
up to the point where the program begins.
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CONDUCTING THE SESSION
The Initial Steps
In conducting the session remember the positive nature of this presentation.
Everyone is attending in order to learn more about how to do things safely.
Initially, you need to:
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Introduce yourself as the session leader.
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State the title of the program, Working with Lead Exposure In
Construction and General Industry and the purpose of the session
(to learn how to work safely in environments where lead or leadbased materials exist).
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Inform the attendees when there will be breaks (if you plan them) the
location of exits and restrooms and if water, coffee, or other
refreshments will be available.
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Make sure all of the attendees have signed in on your scheduling
and attendance sheet. Remember, it is very important to document
peoples' attendance at the session.
Once this housekeeping is done, it is time to move to the meat of the session.
First, the attendees need to be informed about the objectives of the session (this
is where you can use a flip chart or board to list the objectives, which should be
done prior to the class starting). This listing should be preceded with some
introductory remarks. Your own words are always best, but the remarks should
follow along the lines of the following:
"Almost everybody knows that exposure to lead can be dangerous.
Lead is a very toxic substance. Long-term overexposure can cause
serious damage to the body. Lead can even be deadly when
absorbed in large amounts!"
"Breathing airborne lead dust and fumes is the most common way
that lead enters the body. However, it can also be ingested
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(swallowed) in certain situations. Once absorbed into the body, lead
collects in the bloodstream, bones and other tissues... where it can
remain for years."
"Health affects of overexposure to lead can be serious. They include
damage to the blood, kidneys, nervous system, reproductive system
and even the brain."
"Because environments where we can be exposed to lead can be so
dangerous, we need to know as much as we can about working in
and around them. Additionally, we need to be familiar with a number
of the requirements in the OSHA lead regulations... especially those
having to do with how we can use workplace controls and personal
protective equipment to protect ourselves from lead overexposure."
"The program we are going to watch today gives a lot of good
information about how to work safely in situations where we may be
exposed to lead and lead-based materials. It will help us to
recognize the symptoms of both 'acute' and 'long-term' overexposure
to lead, so that if it ever occurs, we will be able to take the
appropriate actions. The program will also review for us how we can
use workplace controls and personal protective equipment to limit
our exposure to lead, and work safely in environments where lead
contamination can take place."
"To make this the most productive session possible, we need to look
at what we want to accomplish here today." (Verbally reference the
Objectives list from the first section of this guide, or point to the
blackboard or chart where you have written them down).
Once the objectives have been provided, you are ready to show the program.
However, you do need to let the attendees know that they will be taking a quiz at
the end of the session (if you are using it). It needs to be emphasized that they
are not being graded, but that the quiz is being used to see if the session is
effectively transmitting information to them in a way they will remember.
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Showing the Program
At this point, you need to introduce the title of the program once again, Working
with Lead Exposure In Construction and General Industry, darken the lights if
necessary, and begin the showing of the program.
If you are using the DVD version of the course you have several options as to
how you can move through the program and what employees see.
The DVD menu has two selection bars:
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Play.
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Contact Us.
To just play the program from beginning to end, select Play.
If you would like information on other programs and products that are available
from Network Training you can select Contact Us for information about how to
contact us.
Using the Program for Tailgate Meetings and
Toolbox Talks
The DVD version of the program has been designed specifically to facilitate
Tailgate Meetings and Toolbox Talks. The information in the DVD has been
divided into 2-3 minute chapters on different issues involved with lead safety.
Each chapter forms the basis for a focused 10-15 minute session on an
important aspect of that topic.
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Conducting the Discussion
After the program or chapter has been shown, it is time for the group discussion
on the information contained in the session. Care must be taken to make sure
that the discussion is kept to the general topic of working with lead exposure.
There are several ways to conduct these discussions. These include:
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Calling for questions from the attendees and using these questions
as the basis for the discussion.
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Leading the discussion through the points covered in the program,
using statements such as:
- "One of the things the program did was review a
number of the symptoms of acute and long-term
exposure to lead. Who can list some of these symptoms
for us?"
- "The program discussed the concepts of permissible
exposure limits and action levels. Who can define these
two terms for us?"
You should use the discussion format that you are most comfortable with. The
Outline of Major Program Points section in this guide, and the questions and
answers in the master copies of the quiz can be very useful as a basis for
discussion.
Remember, you have allocated a limited amount of time in which this discussion
can take place. It is important to blend the attendees' questions and areas of
obvious interest with the objective of trying to touch on each major area within
the session in the discussion. By touching on each area, the attendees are much
more likely to retain the information presented in the session.
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Concluding the Presentation
Once discussion has concluded, whether naturally or you have had to bring the
discussion to a close in order to complete the session within the time allowed, it
is time to give the quiz (if you are using it). Again, remind the attendees that the
quiz is only meant to help determine how effective the presentation of the
information is, and that they will not be graded on it. Let them know that they
have approximately five minutes to complete the quiz.
At the end of the five minute period, remind the attendees to date and sign their
quizzes, and then collect them. The attendees should be thanked for attending
the session and reminded of any other sessions in the educational program that
they may be attending. They can then be dismissed to return to their normal
activities.
*(An alternative to this approach is to give the quiz immediately after showing the
program, then use a review of the quiz as a basis for your group discussion.)
Wrapping Up The Paperwork
Before much time has passed, and the subject matter is fresh in your mind,
several areas of paperwork must be completed. First, check to make sure that all
attendees signed the scheduling and attendance form. Next, make sure that you
have a quiz from every attendee, dated and signed.
Also, depending upon what you have decided to do, a copy of the attendance
sheet, along with the quiz for each attendee should be either filed in your files, or
turned over to the attendee's department manager or the personnel office so that
this paperwork can be included in their personnel file.
Remember, it is always a good idea to document information about an
employee's attendance at these sessions, as well as the fact that the employee
has come away from the session with some knowledge regarding how to work
safely in environments where they may be exposed to lead or lead-based
materials.
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OUTLINE OF MAJOR PROGRAM POINTS
The following outline summarizes the major points of information presented in the
program. The outline can be used to review the program before conducting a
classroom session, as well as in preparing to lead a class discussion about the
program.
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In 1978, OSHA issued its Lead Standard for General Industry.
- It did not apply to construction environments.
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In 1993, OSHA issued the Interim Final Rule for Lead Exposure in
Construction.
- This extended the same protection provided by the
general industry standard to construction workers.
- The standards are very similar.
- Most differences deal with tasks of short duration
experienced in construction work.
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Lead is a toxic substance.
- Long-term exposure can cause serious health
problems.
- Absorbed in large amounts, lead can even be deadly.
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Breathing airborne lead dust and fumes is the most common route of
entry.
- But lead can also be ingested.
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Once it is absorbed by the body, lead collects in a number of areas,
including:
- The bloodstream.
- Bones.
- Other tissues.
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Overexposure to lead can occur in two ways:
- Long-term…where small amounts accumulate in the
body over time.
- Acute where large amounts are absorbed in a short
period.
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Health affects of long-term overexposure to lead can include
damage to:
- Blood.
- Kidneys.
- Nervous system.
- Reproductive system.
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Common symptoms of long-term overexposure include:
- A metallic taste.
- A loss of appetite.
- Nausea.
- Constipation.
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Insomnia.
- Hyperactivity.
- Excessive tiredness.
- Weakness.
- Pain/soreness in muscles and joints.
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The major health affect of acute overexposure to lead is
encephalopathy. It:
- Affects the brain.
- Can quickly cause seizures, coma and death.
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Symptoms of acute overexposure to lead include:
- A feeling of dullness.
- Drowsiness.
- Grogginess.
- Poor memory.
- Restlessness.
- Irritability.
- Tremors.
- Convulsions.
- Vomiting.
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Workplace exposures to deadly amounts of lead are very unusual,
but not impossible.
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OSHA has set a permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms
of lead per cubic meter of air.
- This is the maximum exposure permitted per hour over
an 8-hour day.
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OSHA has also set an action level of 30 micrograms of lead per
cubic meter of air. It is:
- Lower than the PEL.
- The concentration at which employers are required to
provide training and take precautionary measures.
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If you undergo OSHA-mandated training you will receive instruction
in a number of areas, including:
- The OSHA standards.
- Jobs that can result in lead exposure.
- Associated health hazards.
- Your employer's written compliance program.
- Engineering and work practice controls that can limit
exposure.
- The use of respirators.
- Cleaning and decontamination practices.
- Your company's medical surveillance and benefits
program.
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Employers must provide this information and training:
- Prior to any new job assignments involving lead.
- Upon request, at any time.
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OSHA has also set up specific exposure risk assessment
procedures. They:
- Measure airborne lead concentration.
- Must be used by employers when new operations or
tasks are taking place.
- Are based on air monitoring results or accepted industry
standards.
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If the assessment shows lead concentrations above the action level,
employers must conduct initial air monitoring.
- Air samples are collected over an 8-hour workshift.
- The samples are then tested for lead concentration.
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In the construction industry some tasks are of very short duration.
- But they can still have the potential for high exposure to
lead.
- Workers must be protected in these situations.
- The construction industry standard provides interim
protection while waiting for the results of air monitoring.
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OSHA has divided construction tasks into three categories.
- They are based on the potential for airborne lead
concentration.
- Each category requires different types of respirators to
be used.
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The first category includes tasks with potential exposure of ten times
the PEL. Where lead-based paint is present, this includes:
- Manual demolition.
- Manual scraping.
- Manual sanding.
- Heat gun use.
- Paint removal with power tools (that have dust collection
systems).
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The second category deals with concentrations of up to 50 times the
PEL. This includes:
- Rivet busting.
- Paint removal with power tools (that don't have dust
collection systems).
- Moving abrasive blasting enclosures.
- Cleanup.
- Lead burning.
- Using mortar containing lead.
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The third category deals with tasks generating concentrations
exceeding 50 times the PEL, including:
- Abrasive blasting.
- Welding.
- Cutting.
- Torch burning.
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For any category of exposure your employer will provide you with the
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
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The three categories have been set up to provide interim protection
for workers while they are waiting for the results of air monitoring.
- When the results are received, employers can adjust
protection measures accordingly.
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If air monitoring shows lead concentrations to be below the action
level, no air sampling is required until conditions change.
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If monitoring shows concentrations that are at or above the action
level:
- Additional air monitoring is required.
- Monitoring will be conducted at different intervals
(depending on the concentrations).
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If the results of monitoring show concentrations to be below the PEL,
use of PPE may be discontinued.
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If the lead concentration is above the PEL, exposure controls
required by the standard must be used to reduce exposure to below
the PEL.
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Your employer must inform you of the results of any air monitoring
that is conducted:
- It must be in writing.
- It must be issued within five days.
- If lead concentrations were above the PEL, a
description of the protective actions being taken must
be included.
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Both OSHA lead standards require employers to implement a written
compliance program which must include:
- Descriptions of work activities involving lead.
- Records of air monitoring.
- Methods used to limit employee exposure.
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Engineering controls are one way employers can limit lead
exposure. These include:
- Mechanical ventilation.
- Containment systems.
- Local exhaust ventilation systems.
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Work practice controls are another method of control, and include:
- Wetting paint before scraping.
- The use of vacuums with high efficiency particulate
filters (HEPA filters).
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Administrative controls are also recommended, and include:
- Abbreviated shifts.
- Job rotation.
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OSHA says respirators should only be used when other compliance
methods are not effective or feasible (or when lead concentrations
are unknown).
- They are the last line of defense.
- If you must use one, it is important that you choose the
correct respirator for your activity.
- Check with your supervisor if questions arise.
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OSHA requires respirator fit-testing.
- This insures proper face-fit.
- They test for necessary protection.
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Employers must provide instruction regarding:
- The proper use of respirators.
- Respirator maintenance.
- Changing cartridge filters.
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Hygiene facilities and practices are also important in preventing lead
exposure.
- These
include
changing
rooms/decontamination
chambers.
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When removing contaminated clothing:
- Never shake/blow off excess lead dust.
- Use a HEPA vacuum.
- Deposit contaminated clothing in appropriate containers.
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Employers must provide showering facilities, where feasible.
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If showers are not provided, you must:
- Wash your face and hands before leaving work.
- Shower immediately upon getting home.
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Eating areas must also be kept as free of lead as possible.
- Never enter these areas wearing PPE (unless it has
been thoroughly cleaned).
- Wash your face and hands before eating, smoking and
applying cosmetics.
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Even with appropriate precautions, lead exposure can occur.
- That is why OSHA requires that medical surveillance
programs be established.
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A surveillance program includes, at no charge to employees:
- Blood testing.
- Medical examinations.
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Blood samples measure indicators of recent and short-term lead
exposure, including:
- Blood lead level (BLL).
- Zinc protoporphyrin level.
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Additional blood sampling is based on results of initial tests:
- The higher the BLL, the greater the sampling frequency.
- Employers must inform you of your BLL within five days
of receiving test results.
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Medical examinations are another part of a surveillance program.
They:
- Must be conducted under the supervision of a licensed
physician.
- Be based on results of blood tests.
- Are also required if any lead symptoms occur.
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If your BLL is too high, temporary medical removal will be required.
- You must be moved to another work area, with less
exposure or...
- Be sent home with pay (this is based on medical
removal benefits guidelines).
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Temporary medical removal gives your body a chance to reduce its
lead levels.
- Blood sampling and medical examinations will continue.
- You cannot return to your original job until your BLL
gets to a safe level.
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Doctors can also recommend temporary medical removal for other
reasons, such as:
- Anemia.
- Other conditions that make you more susceptible to
lead exposure.
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Lead absorbed by the body can have negative affects on men's and
women's reproductive systems.
- OSHA recommends that workers who are planning to
have children maintain their BLL below 30 micrograms
per deciliter.
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The lead standards require employers to provide medical removal
protection benefits that maintain employees' normal:
- Earnings.
- Benefits.
- Job status.
- Seniority.
- Other employment rights.
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Employers are also required to maintain a number of records,
including:
- Exposure assessments.
- Air monitoring data.
- Blood testing results.
- Medical examinations records.
- Temporary medical removal data.
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These records must be made available upon request to:
- Affected employees.
- Former employees.
- Employees' designated representatives.
* * * SUMMARY * * *
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Become familiar with the lead standard that affects you.
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Discuss how the standard applies to you and your company.
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Remember that lead is toxic, and can pose serious hazards.
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Exercise extreme caution when working in lead exposure
situations.
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If you are uncertain about the safety precautions that you should
take when working in environments where lead exposure could
occur, ask your supervisor.
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ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS
In order to assist you with as many facets of your training requirements as
possible, we have provided some materials that can be used with this program.
Some of these materials have been furnished in master form. This will enable
you to make as many copies of these forms as you need. If you have colored
paper available to you, it is often useful to put each form on a different color. This
enables you to easily differentiate between the materials. The materials enclosed
with this guide include:
Scheduling and Attendance Form
This form is provided so you can easily schedule your attendees into each
session of the program. It is important that you have each attendee sign in on the
appropriate form, documenting their attendance at the session. Typically, a copy
of this attendance/sign-in form is filed in the employee's personnel file.
Quiz
The quiz is normally given after viewing the program. However, if you want an
indication of the increase in the attendees' knowledge of how to work safely in
lead exposure situations, you can give the quiz both before and after the program
is shown. You can also use the quiz as the basis for class discussion. If you have
decided to give the quiz both before and after the attendees view the program, it
is often interesting to have the attendees compare their before and after answers
as part of the session. Typically, the quiz is filed in the employee's personnel file.
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Training Certificate
This form allows you to give each employee their own certificate of completion
showing that they have attended the course and taken the quiz. Space is
provided to insert the employee's name, the course instructor and the date of
completion.
Employee Training Log
This log helps you to keep track of when each employee has taken this course,
as well as associated courses or training. Space is provided to list pertinent data
about the employee, as well as information such as the date the course was
taken, and the instructor conducting the course. A copy of this form should be
kept in each employee's training or personnel file.
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SCHEDULING AND ATTENDANCE FORM
WORKING WITH LEAD EXPOSURE
IN CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL INDUSTRY
TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE
ATTENDEE
DATE
TIME
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SIGNATURE
QUIZ
WORKING WITH LEAD EXPOSURE
IN CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL INDUSTRY
Name:
Date:
1. True or False... There is one lead standard that covers both industrial and
construction workers?
True
False
2. What are the two most common ways that lead enters the body?
Inhalation.
Injection.
Skin contact.
Ingestion.
3. True or False... After you have been tested for lead exposure, your employer
must inform you of your blood lead level?
True
False
4. True or False... If you must be temporarily medically removed, your employer will
maintain your earnings and benefits while you are off the job?
True
False
5. True or False... As part of your employer's Exposure Control Plan, employees
must receive periodic training regarding how to avoid lead overexposure?
True
False
6. True or False... The permissible exposure limit (PEL) is the highest average lead
level that OSHA allows a worker to be exposed to in an eight-hour day?
True
False
7. Which PPE can help protect a worker against lead exposure?
Respirators.
Goggles.
Gloves.
All of these.
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QUIZ
WORKING WITH LEAD EXPOSURE
IN CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL INDUSTRY
PRESENTER'S COPY WITH ANSWERS
1. True or False... There is one lead standard that covers both industrial and
construction workers?
True
X False
2. What are the two most common ways that lead enters the body?
X Inhalation.
Injection.
Skin contact.
X Ingestion.
3. True or False... After you have been tested for lead exposure, your employer
must inform you of your blood lead level?
X True
False
4. True or False... If you must be temporarily medically removed, your employer will
maintain your earnings and benefits while you are off the job?
X True
False
5. True or False... As part of your employer's Exposure Control Plan, employees
must receive periodic training regarding how to avoid lead overexposure?
X True
False
6. True or False... The permissible exposure limit (PEL) is the highest average lead
level that OSHA allows a worker to be exposed to in an eight-hour day?
X True
False
7. Which PPE can help protect a worker against lead exposure?
Respirators.
Goggles.
Gloves.
X All of these.
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EMPLOYEE TRAINING LOG
WORKING WITH LEAD EXPOSURE IN CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL INDUSTRY
Employee:
Employee #:
Department:
Date of Next Required Training:
DATE
TYPE OF TRAINING
OR COURSE DESCRIPTION
LOCATION OF
COURSE MATERIALS
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Social Security #:
INSTRUCTOR'S
NAME AND ADDRESS
CERTIFICATION OF
TRAINING AND TESTING
(Instructor's Signature)
TRAINING CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that _____________________________________ has
(employee name)
completed the course Working with Lead Exposure in Construction and
General Industry and has been tested on the contents of the course, as
required. This training, as well as the associated testing was conducted by
___________________________ and was completed on _________.
(course instructor)
(date)
_____________________________
____________
(course instructor)
(date)
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