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EPA Lead Abatement Worker Certification Overview

EPA Lead Renovator Certification

Abatement is any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. If abatement work is NOT conducted by a Certified Lead Abatement Worker, you will be in violation and subject to heavy fines by the EPA.

         

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Rules

The EPA has ruled that contractors who perform lead-based paint projects must train and re-certify in lead-safe work practices before performing any abatement projects.

There are 4 steps to be sure you are in compliance:

  1. 1. Get registered for an EPA-approved lead abatement certification course
  2. 2. Pass the Certification Exam at the end of the course to receive a Certificate of Completion
  3. 3. Submit an individual application to the EPA
  4. 4. Receive approval from the EPA and you're in the clear!

GreenEDU is an approved EPA Provider and offers the EPA Lead Abatement Worker certification, conducting initial training in Lead Abatement, and certifying workers to perform lead paint abatement work.

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A Primer On Lead Paint and Safety

Lead paint poisoning is often considered an issue that was eradicated years ago. However, recent studies on child lead levels have shown that despite increased efforts by contractors to follow lead safe practices, children residing in homes under renovation are 30% more likely to have an unsafe level of lead in their blood than those in homes that were not under renovation. Even basic work being performed by contractors including plumbers, electricians, and window replacement specialists can lead to invisible, harmful dust from disturbing lead paint.

Abatement means any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. In order to perform lead paint abatement work, individuals must be certified by an EPA-approved training provider. During abatement, lead-safe work practices must be followed, including work-area containment to prevent lead paint dust and debris, and minimizing exposure to lead paint hazards by thoroughly cleaning the site after project completion. These lead safe steps must be conducted by an individual who has received the EPA Lead Abatement Worker certification under the supervision by an individual who has received the EPA Lead Abatement Supervisor certification.

Even if you are currently not working on any projects that would fall under the new EPA requirements, it's better to get the training completed and not risk having to turn down any work because you are not yet in EPA compliance. For any questions at all on these new EPA requirements or to determine if these EPA-approved courses are right for you, please call us in the office at 1-800-355-1751 and we will be glad to help!

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