Courses
LEAD ABATEMENT RENOVATOR
COURSE
LEAD ABATEMENT RENOVATOR – 40 HOURS / 5 DAYS
This course focuses on safety and health hazards for the safe handling and removal of lead-based paints on structural steel. Topics covered include:
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Health effects
- Monitoring requirements
- Regulatory requirements
- OSHA requirements for lead in construction
- Work practices & engineering controls
- Hazard communication
- General safety on the job
COURS
ELEAD ABATEMENT (WORKER) – 40 HOURS / 5 DAYS
This course focuses on safety and health hazards and the safe removal and handling of lead-based paints on structural steel. It meets EPA, OSHA & OR-OSHA requirements. A current asbestos abatement certification and previous work in that industry is a prerequisite for course attendance. It covers:
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Health effects
- Monitoring requirements
- Regulatory requirements
- OSHA requirements for lead in construction
- Work practices & engineering controls
- Hazard communication
- General safety on the job
COURSE
LEAD ABATEMENT (SUPERVISOR) – 40 HOURS / 5 DAYS
Washington State-approved course through the Department of Commerce. It focuses on the regulatory aspect of supervising the lead abatement of lead based paint in child-occupied facilities. 24 months’ experience working with lead-based paint removal is a class prerequisite. After successful completion of this course students must pass a closed book examination at the Washington State Department of Commerce in Lacey, WA. Topics covered in this course include:
- History of lead in child-occupied facilities
- Health effects
- Medical monitoring
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) for lead
- Site safety for lead
- Sampling methods for assessment and clearance for supervisors
- HUD inspection and risk assessment
- Residential / HUD work practices, abatement methods, z disposal requirements
- Residential protection for supervisors
COURSE
LEAD ABATEMENT RECERTIFICATION (SUPERVISOR) – 8 HOURS / 1 DAY
This course brings the active lead abatement supervisor up to date on current regulations concerning the abatement industry as well as recapping every aspect of what is taught in the initial 40 hour course. State certification is required to maintain certification.
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LEAD AWARENESS – 8 HOURS / 1 DAY
This course educates members on the lead standard put forth by OSHA and Washington Department of Labor and Industries. It also covers how to safely work with lead and includes both classroom time and hands-on training. Topics covered:
- Health effects of exposure to lead
- Specific workplace tasks that could lead to exposure
- Measures to reduce exposure (engineering controls and work practices)
- Personal protective equipment for reducing exposure
- Workplace air monitoring
- Medical surveillance in relation to the lead standard
- The contents of the lead in construction standard for non-child-occupied facilities
COURSE
LEAD RENOVATOR – 16 HOURS / 2 DAYS
This course educates members on the lead EPA RRP put forth by the EPA and Washington Department of Commerce. It covers how to safely work with lead in child-occupied facilities and includes both classroom time and hands-on training and involves certification. Topics covered:
- History of lead paint
- Health hazards of exposure to lead
- Regulatory compliance
- Pre-renovation considerations
- Dust containment
- Personal protective equipment
- Best work practices
- Final clean up
- Record keeping
- Training non-certified renovation workers and course wrap-up
COURSE
LEAD RENOVATOR RECERTIFICATION – 8 HOURS / 1 DAY
This course brings the active lead renovator up to date on current regulations concerning the industry, as well as recapping every aspect of what is taught in the initial 16 hour course. Federal and state certifications are required to maintain certification.