Lead Awareness for Construction Course
Recognise where lead is found in buildings and how dust and fume exposure is controlled under CLAW 2002.
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About this course
Lead is still found in many older buildings, and breathing or swallowing lead dust and fume can cause serious, lasting harm.
This awareness course covers where lead is found, how it harms the body, the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002, risk assessment and controls, RPE and protective clothing, personal hygiene and medical surveillance.
The course runs entirely in your browser. You can stop at any point and pick up where you left off, and once you pass the final assessment you can download a PDF certificate straight away.
Who it's for
- Painters and decorators
- Roofers and plumbers
- Refurbishment and demolition workers
- Supervisors and site managers
Snippets from the course
Two short extracts taken straight from the course material, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
Avoid creating dust and fume
Choose methods that create less dust and fume: **wet scraping, chemical strippers or low-temperature heat guns** (below 450°C) instead of burning, blasting or dry sanding.
No eating, drinking or smoking
**Never eat, drink, smoke or vape** in lead work areas. Lead on your hands transfers straight to your mouth.
What's covered
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome to Lead Awareness for Construction
- Who this course is for
- What the course covers
- How the tests and pass mark work
Where Lead Is Found
- Lead in buildings
- Lead paint
- Lead sheet and pipework
- High-risk tasks
How Lead Harms the Body
- Routes of entry
- Lead builds up
- Early symptoms
- Serious effects
The Law
- Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002
- Significant exposure
- Occupational exposure limit
- Young people and women
Risk Assessment and Control Measures
- Risk assessment
- Avoid creating dust and fume
- Extraction
- Segregate the area
RPE and Protective Clothing
- Respiratory protective equipment
- Face-fit testing
- Protective clothing
- Gloves and boots
Personal Hygiene and Welfare
- No eating, drinking or smoking
- Wash before breaks
- Welfare facilities
- Nails and hair
Medical Surveillance
- When it is required
- Blood-lead testing
- Action and suspension levels
- Pregnancy
Summary and Putting It Into Practice
- Recap
- Before you start
- During the work
- After the work
Final assessment
A longer multiple-choice assessment covering every module. Score 80% or more and your PDF certificate is issued immediately. You can retake it as many times as you need.
Start Lead Awareness for Construction Course now
9 modules, a test after each one and a final assessment — all in your browser, all saved as you go.
You'll be asked to sign in or create a free account first, then pay £19.99 (includes VAT at 20%) to unlock the course. Your progress and certificate are saved to your account.