Lead Contamination Certification
Lead based paint hazard a condition that causes exposure to lead from lead contaminated dust lead contaminated soil or lead contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in accessible surfaces friction surfaces or impact surfaces which exposure would result in adverse human health effects as established by the department.
Lead contamination certification. This training focuses on implementing practical strategies to conduct primary prevention develop and maintain strategic partnerships and improve linkage to care. Information homeowners need before hiring a consultant to test their home for lead a contractor to remodel their home or if they chose to do the work themselves. Training information search for currently offered lead training courses. Lead poisoning is preventable.
Cdph certification is now required for all those doing lead hazard evaluations lead abatement plan preparation lead abatement work and lead clearance inspections for residential and public buildings in california title. In wisconsin lead poisoning is most often linked to lead in the paint and varnish in our older homes. This year nlppw occurs october 20 26 2019. National lead poisoning prevention week nlppw is a call to bring together individuals organizations industry and state and local governments to raise awareness of lead poisoning prevention and reduce childhood exposure to lead.
Designed for compliance with the epa rrp rule. Lead poisoning is caused by swallowing or breathing in dust from lead based paint in older homes. This course is intended for all contractors and professionals responsible for projects performed on a pre 1978 residential property or child occupied facility. State authorized lead certification programs may vary.
National lead poisoning prevention week. Epa lead renovator certification initial course. For helpful information on which type of certified professional to hire look at hiring a certified lead professional to work on your home or call the lead related construction information line at 1 800 597 lead 5323 outside california. We say lead poisoning is typically a housing based disease.
Lead renovators are certified upon completion of an epa accredited renovator lead training course. Statutes rules and federal regulations for lead poisoning prevention. The initial epa lead certification training is 8 hours in length and the lead certification is good for 5 years from the date of lead certification course completion.