Lead Awareness Training

Metra engaged Specialty Consulting, Inc. (SPC) to provide Lead Awareness Training for staff at the Kensington Yard facility. The training aimed to educate employees on the hazards associated with scraping Lead-Based Paint (LBP), methods to control these hazards, and using personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize lead exposure.

SPC developed and delivered comprehensive Lead Awareness Training tailored to the Metra staff. The curriculum covered relevant OSHA standards for the construction industry, focusing on key topics such as Health Hazards of Lead Exposure, Worker Exposure, OSHA’s Lead Standards, Hazard Assessment, Medical Surveillance, Medical Removal Provision, Recordkeeping, Engineering Controls, Housekeeping and Personal Hygiene, Protective Clothing and Equipment, Respiratory Protection, and Employee Information and Training.

SPC customized the training content to include practical examples related to Metra employees' specific tasks, such as scraping lead-based paint. This approach ensured the training was directly applicable to their daily work.