Cal/OSHA Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention Guidance and Resources
Employers should review their existing procedures, programs and the guidance resources provided below, to ensure that workers are protected.
This webpage only provides an overview — not all the requirements — of T8 CCR sections 1532.1, 5155, and 5198. The information provided is not meant to be a substitute for, nor a legal interpretation of, the regulations. Readers are cautioned to refer directly to sections 1532.1 and 5198 for detailed information regarding the regulation's scope, specifications, exceptions, and other requirements that may be applicable to their operations.
Lead Exposure and Health Effects
Information and materials related to the Cal/OSHA Lead Exposure Prevention standards in General Industry and the Construction Industry.
Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention - Laws and Regulations - New
Laws related to lead in General Industry and the Construction Industry.
Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention for General Industry
Educational Materials and Other Resources - New
Fact sheets and fillable written safety plans.
Lead Exposure Assessment, Medical Surveillance & Reporting to Employees - New
Information on lead exposure assessment and reporting medical surveillance information to employees.
Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention for the Construction Industry
Cal/OSHA Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention in the Construction Industry - New
Information and materials related to the Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction standard.
Lead Work Notification - New
Information on lead work notification.
Lead Exposure Assessment, Medical Surveillance & Reporting to Employees - New
Information on lead exposure assessment and reporting medical surveillance information to employees.
Educational Materials and Other Resources - New
Fact sheets, videos and fillable written safety plans.
April 2025