OSHA Cadmium Awareness Training
OSHA Cadmium Awareness Training is designed to provide general information and guidelines to employees who may be exposed to cadmium in the workplace. This course aligns with OSHA’s Cadmium Standard as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1027 and 29 CFR 1926.1127, helping workers understand cadmium hazards, health risks, and required safety measures to maintain compliance and protect employee health.
What is Cadmium?
Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal commonly found in industrial materials and processes such as metal plating, battery manufacturing, welding, cutting, and pigment production. Exposure to cadmium—primarily through inhalation or ingestion—can lead to serious health effects. Common risks include:
- Kidney damage
- Lung disease and respiratory issues
- Bone damage and osteoporosis
- Cancer and other long-term health effects
Employer Responsibilities
Employers are required to protect employees from cadmium exposure by implementing OSHA-compliant safety programs. Employers must ensure that employees:
- Receive cadmium awareness training from a qualified individual
- Understand exposure limits and health risks associated with cadmium
- Follow proper work practices and control measures
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Course Purpose
This training is intended to help participants recognize cadmium hazards, understand exposure routes, and apply safe work practices to reduce risk. It emphasizes regulatory requirements, exposure control methods, and employee rights, contributing to a safer and more compliant workplace.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is suitable for individuals who may encounter cadmium during their work, including:
- Manufacturing and industrial workers
- Construction and demolition workers
- Welders, metalworkers, and painters
- Supervisors and site managers
- Environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals
Why Choose This OSHA Cadmium Awareness Training?
- Supports compliance with OSHA cadmium standards (29 CFR 1910.1027 and 29 CFR 1926.1127)
- Raises awareness of cadmium health hazards and exposure risks
- Helps prevent occupational illnesses and long-term health effects
- Reduces regulatory violations and workplace liability
- Promotes safer work practices and a strong safety culture
What You'll Learn
- Understand what cadmium is and where exposure occurs
- Identify health effects and symptoms of cadmium exposure
- Learn OSHA exposure limits and regulatory requirements
- Recognize engineering controls and safe work practices
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
- Understand employee rights and medical surveillance requirements
- Respond appropriately to cadmium exposure incidents
After completing the OSHA Scaffolding Safety Training course, the learner will be able to:
- Define cadmium and identify its physical and chemical properties
- Identify common industrial and construction-related uses of cadmium
- Recognize locations and materials where cadmium may be present
- Understand OSHA cadmium standards for General Industry and Construction
- Recognize common cadmium exposure pathways, including inhalation and ingestion
- Identify major cadmium hazards in General Industry and Construction environments
- Describe both short-term and long-term health effects of cadmium exposure
- Understand OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs) and action levels for cadmium
- Recognize engineering controls and safe work practices used to reduce cadmium exposure
- Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for cadmium-related tasks
- Understand employer and employee responsibilities related to medical surveillance and monitoring
- Recognize hazard communication requirements and training needs related to cadmium hazards