Lead Awareness Training (General Industry)

About this Course

The objectives of this Lead Awareness for General Industry Online course are to inform students of the dangers of lead, the industries and locations in which lead is common, and the methods to protect themselves from exposure to lead.

OSHA Standard for General Industry, Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances

The course will also introduce students to the Occupational Safety and Health Standard for General Industry, Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances - 29 CFR 1910.1025.

DOT 29 CFR 1915.1025 Shipyard Industry

This training course is also applicable to the Shipyard Industry, as the requirements for shipyard employment under 29 CFR 1915.1025 are identical to those set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1025.

This course can be taken as initial training or as an annually required refresher course.

These standards address construction work, including alteration, repair, renovation, and demolition of structures containing lead; they also address lead exposure in general industry, such as during brake and clutch repair, custodial work, and manufacture of lead-containing products.

Who Should Take This Course?

Our online Lead Awareness for General Industry Training provides a general awareness of lead, the risks, and the regulatory requirements for protecting employees who work with lead as required by OSHA.

This training course focuses specifically on the OSHA Standard for General Industry, found in Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, in 29 CFR 1910.1025.

This training course is also applicable to the Shipyard Industry, as the requirements for shipyard employment under 29 CFR 1915.1025 are identical to those set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1025.

Lead Awareness training must be taken annually per OSHA Regulations. 

Note: This course is NOT intended for the construction industry or workers who renovate sites that contain lead, sample lead dust, or abate lead in the workplace.