Cal/OSHA has implemented updates to §1532 and §5198

Written By Josh Wierenga

Cal/OSHA has implemented significant updates to §1532 (Lead in Construction) and §5198 (Lead in General Industry) regulations. These changes impact the required protocols for lead exposure monitoring, permissible exposure limits (PEL), medical surveillance, and record keeping.

Key Changes Include:

  • Updated PEL Standards: Lower permissible exposure limits for lead, requiring enhanced monitoring and controls.

  • Expanded Medical Surveillance Requirements: Stricter guidelines for blood lead level (BLL) testing and thresholds for medical removal.

  • Enhanced Training and Compliance Documentation: New mandates for employee education and record keeping practices.

Josh Wierenga https://clearpath.church
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