Trusight’s safety department has available nine different training modules on lead hazards made possible through a grant from federal OSHA. These Power Point modules contain information on a wide variety of lead hazards, including pictures and learning exercises. Each module has a corresponding fact sheet that can be used as a handout during training. The Lead Hazards in General Industry Training Program provides the purpose and intent of the training materials along with a course outline for each module. The module topics include:
Module 1 - Lead in the Environment
Properties, history, use, and sources of lead in the environment
Module 2 - Lead Toxicology
Health effects, routes of exposure, specific body systems affected and age- related effects
Module 3 - Occupational Lead Exposure: Radiator Repair Shops
Exposure in repair, general controls, ventilation and hygiene
Module 4 - Occupational Lead Exposure: Indoor Shooting Ranges
Fume and dust exposure, bullet traps, ventilation, cleaning methods, personal hygiene
Module 5 - Occupational Lead Exposure: Ammunition Manufacturers
Ammunition processing, lead exposure, point-source ventilation, personal protective equipment, hygiene practices
Module 6 - Occupational Lead Exposure: Wave Soldering Operations
Solder application, solder bath cleaning, lead emission controls, personal protective equipment
Module 7 - OSHA’s General Industry Lead Standard for Employers
Requirements for monitoring, notification, work practice controls, PPE, ventilation, housekeeping, medical surveillance and removal protection, training and recordkeeping
Module 8 - OSHA’s General Industry Lead Standard for Employees
Purpose, definitions, training requirements, health hazard data, and employee standard summary
Module 9 - Lead Hazards in Small Businesses
Soldering/brazing, automotive service, brass and bronze manufacturing, stained glass making, cable and wire coverings
Trusight, Inc. would like to extend our thanks to all organizations and individuals throughout the country who contributed information and gave us permission to use pictures in these presentations.