Training: Lead
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EPA Individual Application - Click on link below:
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/indapp.pdf
EPA Firm Application - Click on link below:
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/firmapp.pdf
lead certification information (Lead Abatement New York City) The activities that may be performed by each discipline, and the specific requirements for initial certification are listed below.
LEAD INSPECTOR:
Certified lead inspectors may perform inspection and post-abatement clearance activities.
1. Pass an EPA-accredited inspector course.
2. Pass the EPA inspector certification exam.
LEAD RISK ASSESSOR:
Certified lead risk assessors may perform inspection, post-abatement clearance, lead hazard screen, and risk assessment activities.
1. Pass an accredited inspector course.
2. Pass an EPA-accredited risk assessor course.
3. Pass the EPA risk assessor certification exam.
4. Meet one of the following requirements:
a. Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in a related field, or
b. an Associates degree and 2 years experience in a related field; or
c. Certification as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, registered architect and/or
d. Certification in a related engineering/health/environmental field, or
e. A high school diploma (or equivalent), and at least 3 years of experience in a related field.
LEAD ABATEMENT SUPERVISOR:
Certified lead abatement supervisors may perform specific abatement activities, including oversight of abatement projects and preparation of the occupant protection plan and the abatement report.
Pass an EPA-accredited abatement supervisor course.
Pass the EPA abatement supervisor certification exam.
Meet one of the following requirements:
a. One year of experience as a certified lead-based paint abatement worker, or
b. At least 2 years of experience in a related field.
LEAD PROJECT DESIGNER:
Certified lead project designers may prepare occupant protection plans and abatement reports for abatement projects.
Pass an accredited supervisor course.
Pass an EPA-accredited project designer course.
Meet one of the following requirements:
a. Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related profession, and 1 year of experience in building construction and design or a related field, or
b. Four years of experience in building construction and design or a related field.
LEAD ABATEMENT WORKER:
Certified lead abatement workers may conduct abatement activities under the direction of certified abatement supervisors.
Pass an EPA-accredited abatement worker course.
Re-Certification If you completed an accredited training course with a course test and, if applicable, a hands-on assessment, you must be re-certified every three years. If you completed an accredited course that included a proficiency test, you must be re-certified every five years (all disciplines except Project Designer). To be re-certified before your current certification expires, you must submit your renewal application no later than 90 days before the expiration date.
- 2 Hour OSHA Lead Awareness - Workers
- 8 Hour OSHA Lead Awareness - Managers and Safety Professionals
- EPA-Lead Based Paint Inspector Initial
- EPA-Lead Based Paint Project Designer Initial
- EPA-Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor Initial
- EPA-Lead Based Paint Supervisor Initial
- EPA-Lead Based Paint Worker Initial
- EPA Lead Based Paint Worker Initial- Spanish
- HUD-Lead Based Paint for Safe Work Practices-Spanish
- Lead Remodelers and Renovators
- Lead Remodelers and Renovators - Spanish
- Lead Sampling Technician
- Safe Work Practice Training
- EPA-Lead Based Paint Inspector Refresher
- EPA-Lead Based Paint Supervisor Refresher
- EPA-Lead Based Paint Worker Refresher
- EPA-Lead Based Project Designer Refresher
- EPA-Lead Based Risk Assessor Refresher
- Lead Based Paint Worker Refresher - Spanish
- Lead Remodelers and Renovators Refresher
- Lead Remodelers and Renovators Refresher - Spanish