Cal/OSHA Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention Guidance and Resources

On February 15, 2024, The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to approve proposed amendments to Cal/OSHA’s Lead Standards (California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8 (T8), Sections 1532.1 (for the Construction Industry) and 5198 (for General Industry).

The approved amendments for T8 CCR 1532.1 and T8 CCR 5198 were filed with the California (CA) Secretary of State on April 8, 2024.

The updated T8 CCR 1532.1 and T8 CCR 5198 regulations will be enforced starting on January 1, 2025.

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.

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Cal/OSHA Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention - New

Information and materials related to the Cal/OSHA Lead Exposure Prevention standards in General Industry and the Construction Industry.
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Laws related to lead in General Industry.

Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention for General Industry

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Fact sheets, videos and fillable written safety plans.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lead in General Industry - Coming Soon

FAQs on occupational lead in General Industry and more.
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Lead in General Industry - Advisory Meeting Updates

Advisory meeting updates on the Lead in General Industry draft regulation.

Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention for the Construction Industry

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Cal/OSHA Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention in the Construction Industry - New

Information and materials related to the Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction standard.
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Lead Work Notification - New

Information on lead work notification.
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Lead Exposure Assessment & Incident Reporting - New

Information on reporting Lead exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lead in Construction - Coming Soon

FAQs on Occupational Lead in Construction Industry and more.
Educational Materials and Other Resources

Educational Materials and Other Resources - New

Fact sheets, videos and fillable written safety plans.
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Lead in the Construction Industry - Advisory Meeting Updates

Advisory meeting updates on the Lead in the Construction Industry draft regulation.




November 2024