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Lead Exposure in Construction – M273E (22 Min.)

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"Long-term" lead exposure occurs when large amounts of lead accumulate in the body over a short period of time.
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The most common type of lead exposure in construction environments is "acute" exposure.
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The most common way that people are exposed to lead is when they breathe in dust or fumes that contain lead while they are at work.
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Before work can start on any construction project that involves lead, OSHA requires employers to develop a written compliance program to limit employee exposure to the substance.
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Your employer is required to provide you with lead safety training after you start work on any project that involves exposure to lead.
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If an employer's initial testing shows that airborne lead in a work area is below the "action level", then action must be taken to reduce the exposure level.
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OSHA's maximum daily limit for employee exposure to lead is called the "permissible exposure limit" or PEL.
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OSHA requires construction employers to provide workers with PPE to protect them while the actual lead exposure levels on a job site are being determined.
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A respirator must be fit tested to determine if it can give you full protection against airborne lead.
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A fit test ensures that your respirator is equipped with a suitable filter cartridge.