Lead Requirements

Cal/OSHA revised its Lead Construction Standard effective November 1998. The revised Standard requires employers to "ensure that all employees and supervisors who are engaged in lead related construction activities and have been shown to be exposed to lead at or above the permissible exposure limit" receive the training from a California Department of Health Services accredited training provider and be certified by DHS. Lead-related construction work is defined as any alteration, painting, demolition, salvage, renovation, repair or maintenance of any residential or public building, including preparation and cleanup, that by using or disturbing lead-containing material or soil, may result in significant exposure of adults or children to lead. This requirement virtually mandates that employees who may be occupationally exposed to lead on a construction site be trained under DHS requirements. Certification is currently mandatory for work in California public schools and for some government funded work in California, as well as for workers and supervisors whenever the PEL is or may be exceeded. It is anticipated that these requirements will soon be extended to other work in California. Effective July 1, 1994, training providers must be accredited by DHS to offer training courses required to perform lead related construction work. Environmental Safety Training Professionals is accredited by DHS to provide training for Lead-Related Construction Worker and Supervisor/Project Monitor. Currently DHS has proposed additional courses for certification of lead professionals. If you have any questions in regard to these courses and who needs them, please contact our staff at 916 638-5550 or 800 968-0590.

Lead Awareness - $80-190

This 8 hour course provides an overall perspective of the lead problem, why it is a health concern, who is at risk, the regulatory and legal changes occurring in California. It is of benefit for Realtors, property managers and others who may not actually perform construction work that brings them into contact with lead, but who need a general overview of the current problem and laws in regard to the issue.

Lead-Related Construction Worker - $490

These three day (24) courses meet California Department of Public Heath (CDPH) requirements for Lead-Related Construction Worker training. Students learn how lead abatement is performed and how to handle lead containing materials. Topics covered include the history of lead and its uses, health effects, protective equipment, regulations overview and methods for controlling lead hazards. Students receive hands-on training that will provide them with the skills to conduct their work activities safely and in accordance with applicable laws.

Lead-Related Construction Supervisor/Project Monitor - $640

This five-day (40 hour) course meets the California Department of Public Heath (CDPH) requirements for Lead-Related Construction Supervisor/Project Monitor training. Students learn lead abatement practices and how to select the proper abatement action for different conditions. Topics include background information on lead, its health effects, protective equipment, regulation overview and detailed methods for controlling lead. This course also covers liability and insurance issues, contract specifications and record keeping requirements. Extensive hands- on training also occurs.

Lead-Related Construction Continuing Education Worker - $190

The one-day course meets the California Department of Public Heath (CDPH) training requirements for Lead-Related Construction Continuing Education for Worker (in English or Spanish) and Supervisors. Course topics include an overview of key safety practices, hands-on training, updates on regulations and new techniques in abatement strategies.

Lead-Related Construction Continuing Education General - $190

The one-day course meets the California Department of Public Heath (CDPH) training requirements for Lead-Related Construction Continuing Education for Supervisors, Project Monitors, Inspectors/Assessors, Designers, and CIHs. Course topics include an overview of key safety practices, hands-on training, updates on regulations and new techniques in abatement strategies.