Section 35065 - Course Requirements(a) A lead-related construction work course shall consist of a minimum of 24 contact hours which includes methodology requirements specified in subsection 35065(b), hands-on training, as specified in subsection 35065(c), classroom instruction, as specified in subsection 35065(d), and a demonstration of respirator fit testing as specified in the Construction Safety Orders, California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 1532.1.(b) At least 12 of the 24 required contact hours shall be taught using interactive/participatory teaching methods, which includes at least ten contact hours of hands-on training.(c) Hands-on training shall include performance of tasks associated with:(1) Exposure assessment including air monitoring and worker protection practices including personal protective equipment as specified in the Construction Safety Orders, California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 1532.1; and(2) Lead-related construction work, including, construction and use of containment and barrier systems for at least two worksite preparation levels, removal methods, interim control methods, waste disposal, use of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuums, electrical and ventilation system lockout, clean-up, and personal hygiene.(d) Classroom instruction shall include: (1) At least one contact hour of regulatory requirements as specified in: (A) Injury and Illness Prevention Program requirements set forth in Title 8, California Code of Regulations, sections 1509 and 3203;(B) California's Construction Safety Orders set forth in Title 8, California Code of Regulations, section 1532.1;(C) Standards for hazard communication in the work place set forth in the "Clear and Reasonable Warnings," Title 22, California Code of Regulations, subsections 12601(c) and (d) and in "Hazard Communication," Title 8, California Code of Regulations, section 5194; and(D) Work practice standards set forth in Title 17, California Code of Regulations, sections 36000 and 36100.(2) At least one contact hour of background information on lead, including:(A) Identification of sources of environmental lead contamination such as surface dust, soil, water, air, and food;(B) History of uses and locations of lead and leaded paint in buildings;(C) Lead contaminated dust and lead-based and paint properties; and(D) Health effects related to lead exposure, including but not limited to: 1. Pathways of exposure in children and adults;2. Dose-response relationships and blood lead levels in children and adults;3. Effects on the nervous, reproductive (male and female), musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, and blood-forming systems and kidneys;4. Different effects on children and adults, including women during pregnancy;5. Symptoms and diagnosis of poisoning in children and adults and CDPH-reportable blood lead levels; and6. Medical treatment for lead poisoning, including chelation therapy.(3) At least two contact hours on respiratory protection and personal protective equipment, including: (A) Elements of a respiratory protection program set forth in Title 8, California Code of Regulations, sections 5141 and 5144 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) respirator requirements set forth in 29 Code of Federal Regulations, section 1910.134 (1998);(B) Classes and characteristics of respirators;(C) Limitations of respirators;(D) Proper selection, inspection, donning, doffing, use, maintenance, and storage procedures for respirators;(E) Methods for field testing the face piece seal (user seal check procedures);(F) Qualitative and quantitative fit testing procedures;(G) Factors that alter respirator fit, e.g. facial hair;(H) Selection and use of personal protective clothing;(I) Storage and handling of non-disposable clothing; and(4) At least eight contact hours on job tasks associated with lead-related construction including: (A) Tasks as described in, "Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing", U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, June 1995, or most recent revision as follows:1. Sampling methods for paint, dust, and soil;2. Construction and use of containment and barrier systems for all interior and exterior worksite preparation levels;3. Interior and exterior leaded paint, soil and dust abatement methods (including chemical, enclosure, hand, mechanical, blasting, encapsulation), and interim control methods;4. Use of administrative and engineering controls; and5. Clean-up techniques (including high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuums);(B) Construction, use and maintenance of containment and barrier systems;(C) Warning signs and their placement;(D) Electrical and ventilation systems lockout;(E) Hazardous and non-hazardous waste characterization and disposal;(F) Personal hygiene, including entry and exit procedures for the work area, use of showers, avoidance of eating, drinking, smoking, chewing, and applying cosmetics in the work or changing area, avoidance of take-home exposures; and(G) Identification and prevention of hazards as follows:1. Emergency procedures for sudden releases; and2. Electrical, heat, stress, fire, explosion and other hazards, chemical air contaminants, slips, trips, falls and disturbances of friable asbestos.(5) Medical monitoring requirements as specified in the Construction Safety Orders, California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 1532.1, including: (A) Discussion of the need for medical monitoring of lead toxicity and disclosure of medical history for lead-related construction work; and(B) Treatment of lead poisoning cases, including medical removal procedures and the issue involved in selecting medical services.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 35065
1. New article 7 and section filed 6-27-94 as an emergency; operative 6-27-94 (Register 94, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-25-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New article 7 and section refiled with amendment of subsection (c)(2) 10-21-94 as an emergency; operative 10-26-94 (Register 94, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-24-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-21-94 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-95 and filed 4-5-95 (Register 95, No. 14).
4. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 3-30-98 as an emergency; operative 3-30-98 (Register 98, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-28-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Amendment of section and NOTE, refiled 7-20-98 as an emergency; operative 7-29-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 98, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-27-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-20-98 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 11-23-98 and filed 1-8-99 (Register 99, No. 2).
7. Amendment of subsection (d)(2)(D)5. and NOTE filed 4-30-2008; operative 5-30-2008 (Register 2008, No. 18). Note: Authority cited: Sections 105250, 124160 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 105250, 124160 and 131051, Health and Safety Code.
1. New article 7 and section filed 6-27-94 as an emergency; operative 6-27-94 (Register 94, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-25-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New article 7 and section refiled with amendment of subsection (c)(2) 10-21-94 as an emergency; operative 10-26-94 (Register 94, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-24-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-21-94 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-95 and filed 4-5-95 (Register 95, No. 14).
4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-30-98 as an emergency; operative 3-30-98 (Register 98, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-28-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Amendment of section and Note, refiled 7-20-98 as an emergency; operative 7-29-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 98, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-27-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-20-98 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 11-23-98 and filed 1-8-99 (Register 99, No. 2).
7. Amendment of subsection (d)(2)(D)5. and Note filed 4-30-2008; operative 5-30-2008 (Register 2008, No. 18).