8-Hour Lead Awareness/Abatement Training

8-Hour Lead Awareness/Abatement Training is a comprehensive safety course designed for construction workers, supervisors, and site safety professionals who may be exposed to lead-based materials during construction, renovation, or demolition activities. This course meets OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 requirements and aligns with the NYC Department of Buildings ( DOB) regulations, ensuring participants can recognize, evaluate, and control lead hazards in the workplace.

This OSHA 8-Hour Lead Hazard Awareness Training also covers regulatory obligations under OSHA, EPA, and NYC Local Law 1. Participants gain essential knowledge related to lead-safe work practices, abatement procedures, decontamination methods, and required documentation to protect workers, occupants, and the surrounding environment.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this 8-Hour Lead Awareness/Abatement Training, participants will be able to:

• Identify common sources of lead exposure and associated health effects
• Explain OSHA’s Lead in Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.62)
• Interpret applicable NYC DOB and EPA lead regulations
• Select and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) for lead-related work
• Apply safe work practices for lead abatement and removal
• Understand engineering controls and proper containment methods
• Comply with medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and training documentation requirements

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this OSHA 8-Hour Lead Hazard Awareness Training, participants will be able to:

• Recognize and reduce lead hazards on NYC construction and renovation sites
• Implement lead-safe work procedures in compliance with OSHA and DOB standards
• Protect worker health and the environment through proper abatement and waste handling
• Earn a NYC DOB-Approved 8-Hour Lead Awareness/Abatement Course Completion Certificate
• Receive 0.8 CEUs applicable toward license renewal

CEU Information

• CEUs Awarded: 0.8 CEUs (8 Hours)
• CEUs may be applied toward professional license renewal, depending on regulatory or employer requirements

CEU and DOB Credit Requirements

To receive DOB credit for the 8-Hour Lead Awareness/Abatement Training, participants must:

• Attend 100% of the instructional session
• Present a valid government-issued photo ID
• Complete all class activities, discussions, and assessments
• Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final written exam
• Complete and sign the DOB attendance sheet and course evaluation form

This 8-Hour Lead Awareness/Abatement Training is suitable for individuals seeking Lead Abatement Worker Training, Lead Abatement Supervisor Training, or OSHA-compliant Lead Abatement Certification Courses, and supports current OSHA Lead Awareness Training Requirements for construction and safety professionals.