objectivesThe Cadmium Awareness for General Industry online training is designed for all those within the General Industry sector who require training regarding avoidance of this dangerous metal. Participants can expect to discuss sources of Cadmium, as well as signs of exposure, OSHA standards (as established by Subpart Z 29 CFR 1910.1027 for General Industry), as well as overall safety promotion.
OSHA Education School’s Cadmium Awareness for General Industry training is designed to teach workers essential knowledge regarding Cadmium and the dangers associated with it. Participants can expect to discuss common routes of exposure, such as electroplating, removing paint containing cadmium, or exposed batteries. Additionally, participants will learn important signs, symptoms, and exposure response. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to Cadmium
Properties and exposure to Cadmium
Safety requirements
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Federal OSHA
Permissible exposure limit (PEL)
Action level (AL)
Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
Colloidal Cadmium
descriptionOnly a small amount of cadmium remains in the body after eating food contaminated with cadmium, but if consumed over a long period of time, cadmium can lead to kidney disease and cause bones to become weaker. Large amounts of cadmium can damage the kidney, liver and heart and in severe cases may cause death.Cadmium Awareness for General Industry is an online course developed for anybody working in the General Industry sector who need instruction on how to prevent coming into contact with this hazardous metal. Participants may anticipate discussions about Cadmium sources, as well as indicators of exposure, OSHA requirements (as defined in Subpart Z of 29 CFR 1910.1027 for General Industry), and general safety promotion. Cadmium Awareness for General Industry training is meant to provide workers with basic understanding about Cadmium and its hazards. Participants should anticipate discussions of typical exposure pathways, such as electroplating, removing cadmium-containing paint, and exposed batteries. Additionally, participants will get an understanding of critical indications, symptoms, and the exposure response.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Cadmium Awareness For General Industry and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline2. Properties/Exposure
Cadmium
Uses
Cadmium and our Environment
Chemical/Physical Properties and Dangers
Physical Dangers
Routes / Effects of Exposure
3. Requirements
OSHA Standards
Exposure Limits
Sampling and Analytical Methods
Exposure Controls
Additional Requirements
Spillage
Storage
4. Conclusion/Summary
Cadmium Regulation/Web Page
Summary
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Cadmium Awareness for General Industry training introduces participants to OSHA’s Cadmium standards and regulations. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Know the two primary means of exposure
Understand the three primary recommended exposure controls
Know the properties and uses of Cadmium
Know OSHA’s PELs