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Lead-Safe Construction Practices

Master OSHA's lead in construction requirements to safeguard workers. This course equips construction professionals with the practical knowledge to identify, control, and prevent lead exposu

Created byConstruction Learning Institute
BeginnerUpdated Nov 25, 2025
Lead-Safe Construction Practices

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify lead as a serious construction hazard.
check_circleApply OSHA’s lead in construction requirements.
check_circleManage compliant lead protection programs.
check_circleInterpret lead exposure assessment results.
check_circleLeverage OSHA resources for lead safety.

About This Course

Welcome to Lead-Safe Construction Practices, a vital course for construction professionals aiming for a practical, in-depth understanding of OSHA’s lead in construction requirements. This course connects regulatory mandates with everyday jobsite tasks, ensuring you can effectively control lead hazards and protect workers.

Lead poses serious occupational health risks, recognized for millennia, requiring comprehensive control frameworks. This course, underpinned by OSHA Publication 3142, provides a general overview of the standard (29 CFR 1926.62) and effective protection practices, guiding you beyond basic compliance to proactive hazard management.

You will learn to integrate lead controls into existing safety programs, bid planning, and field supervision. The course moves from foundational concepts into specific requirements and practical controls, covering:

  • OSHA's role and lead as a hazardous, cumulative metal
  • Common lead uses in construction and applications of OSHA's lead standard
  • Health effects of lead and typical construction worker exposures
  • Exposure assessment and monitoring protocols, including PEL and action levels
  • Medical surveillance, medical removal, and recordkeeping obligations
  • Implementation of engineering controls, housekeeping, and hygiene
  • Protective clothing and equipment, including respiratory protection
  • Required employee information, training, and warning signs
  • OSHA assistance programs, consultation services, and leveraging resources

Upon completion, you will be able to explain why lead is a serious occupational hazard, how OSHA regulates it, and how to define exposure limits. You will outline elements of an effective worker protection program, interpret exposure assessment results, identify appropriate engineering controls, and utilize OSHA resources to strengthen your organization’s lead-safe practices. This course ensures you are equipped to provide a safe and healthy workplace, safeguarding both workers and their families from lead exposure.

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Construction Learning Institute
Construction Learning Institute

Construction Education Made Right

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Construction Learning Institute delivers general construction training programs designed to support professionals at all experience levels. Our courses emphasize practical knowledge, safe work habits, and widely accepted building practices used throughout the industry. We provide flexible and accessible learning materials that help learners improve job-site awareness, enhance professional

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Jerry Luo, PhD, PE

Jerry Luo, PhD, PE, is a licensed professional engineer in Ohio, Louisiana, and Texas, with over 15 years of diverse experience spanning higher education, research, and consulting in civil engineering and construction management. Renowned for his expertise in geotechnical engineering, he has published over 60 peer-reviewed research articles, significantly contributing to advancements in geotechnical risk assessment and infrastructure resilience. He also co-authored a widely recognized textbook on soil dynamics. Jerry has actively contributed to the global engineering community by serving on the editorial boards of multiple international journals and as a member of organizing committees for prestigious conferences. His work bridges academic excellence and industry practice, making a tangible impact on critical engineering projects. His dedication to mentorship and innovation reflects his commitment to shaping the next generation of civil engineers and advancing the profession through research, education, and practice.

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Do these courses count toward my professional development requirements?

This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.

If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.

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