OSHA Lead in Construction (1926.62)
29 CFR 1926.62
Governs occupational exposure to lead in construction work — including demolition, removal or encapsulation of lead-containing materials, renovation of structures containing lead, new construction, installation of lead-containing products, and lead cleanup operations. Sets a permissible exposure limit of 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air as an 8-hour time-weighted average and an action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter (8-hour TWA), and requires exposure assessment, engineering and work-practice controls, respiratory protection, protective clothing, housekeeping, hygiene facilities, medical surveillance, and employee information and training.
Who must comply
Other OSHA regulations
OSHA Silica in Construction (1926.1153)
29 CFR 1926.1153
OSHA Confined Spaces in Construction (Subpart AA)
29 CFR 1926.1201
OSHA Crane Operator Certification (1926.1427)
29 CFR 1926.1427
OSHA Scaffold General Requirements (1926.451)
29 CFR 1926.451
OSHA Fall Protection Duty (1926.501)
29 CFR 1926.501
OSHA Excavation Protective Systems (1926.652)
29 CFR 1926.652
Track this rule across your portfolio.
Pin a building and we'll surface every amendment, effective-date change, and filing deadline as it happens.