TRAINING COURSES IN LEAD-BASED PAINT

Lead-based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor and Contractor/Supervisor
This course will train (1) individuals who perform, supervise or oversee the abatement of Lead-based paint; (2) building owners with property having lead-based paint; (3) governmental regulatory personnel; (4) public health professionals. The EPA Lead Accreditation Program began in 1995. This course has been accredited for licensure. It is intended to help industrial hygienists, contractors, architects, engineers, public housing authorities and health professionals effectively address the issues involving: health effects of lead with an emphasis on children, work practices, contract specifications, regulatory compliance, legal considerations, training and protection of abatement workers, medical surveillance programs, risk assessment, and the evaluation of re-entry clearance criteria. Various abatement techniques will be reviewed. Solutions to practical problems such as temporary relocation of tenants, site security and enclosure systems will be addressed.

Lead-based Paint Training
The Lead-based Paint worker training is a 16-hour course offered to provide lead workers with instruction on safety and health issues associated with lead.

Lead-based Paint Updates
The Center for Environmental Studies offers updates for lead-based paint inspector/risk assessors and contractor/supervisors.