Occupational lead poisoning prevention program

Protecting workers from exposure to lead and the illnesses that can follow

The Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program:

Tracks worker blood lead levels
Investigates work-related lead poisoning cases
Provides education and technical assistance to employers, workers, health care professionals and the public

Note: For information about childhood lead poisoning, please visit the CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB) website.

Cal/OSHA Lead Standards — Updated

Revised Cal/OSHA occupational lead standards for construction and general industry go into effect on January 1, 2025. Employers are required to follow these regulations to protect their employees from lead hazards on the job and to avoid Cal/OSHA citation(s) for non-compliance.

Read the revised Cal/OSHA Occupational Lead Standards for construction
Read the revised Cal/OSHA Occupational Lead Standards for general industry