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Lead-Safe Renovation courses

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This course is designed to educate students how to work in a lead safe manner. This course meets HUD's requirement for 1 day lead safe training. This course is required before attending the Lead Abatement Work Course. No abatement work can be conducted by attending this course by itself. Topics covered: background of lead, health effects, regulations, interim controls, cleanup, disposal and cleaning verification.
This class meets the EPA, HUD and WIS-DHS criteria for the RRP (renovation, repair, painting) Rule. Important reminder: One person per crew will need to complete this course for any renovations in residential properties built prior to 1978. click here to link to publications that describe the rule.
There is also Asbestos Operations & Maintenance training, however, that is for workers such as electricians and plumbers who encounter less than 3 Square Feet, or 3 Lineal feet of asbestos.

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Lead Investigator courses

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In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to do Lead Investigation work.
Certifications for lead investigation disciplines: To become a Lead Inspector, Lead Hazard Investigator or a Lead Risk Assessor, you must complete the appropriate courses listed below, apply and pay for certification with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), and then you are granted PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION for 6 months. During that 6-month period, you must pass the Wisconsin Lead Certification test for that discipline. The Wisconsin Lead Certification tests are administered by Wisconsin DHS, and are completely separate from the training courses listed below. Risk Assessors and Inspectors must also complete XRF training. We will coordinate times for the XRF training, and you must be prepared to stay late after one of the regular training days.
To become a Lead Inspector, you must attend Lead Sampling Technician course, followed by the Lead Inspector course and XRF manufacturer training. After applying and paying for your certification with the Wisconsin DHS, you will be granted Provisional Certification for 6 months. During that 6-month period, you must pass the state Lead Certification test, after which time you will receive a certification card.
To become a Lead Risk Assessor, you must attend Lead Sampling Technician course, followed by the Lead Inspector course, Lead Hazard Investigator course and XRF manufacturer training. After applying and paying for your certification with the Wisconsin DHS, you will be granted Provisional Certification for 6 months. During that 6-month period, you must pass the state Lead Certification test, after which time you will receive a certification card. The Dept of Health Services requires an application to be filled out and they have experience requirements. Contact the Dept of Health Services at 608-261-6876.
Course Prerequisites and Experience Requirements: Must successfully complete the Lead Sampling Technician Initial courses prior to any of the other courses. Must bring a photo ID to class (see list of acceptable IDs above "REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COURSES"). To become a Lead Hazard Investigator or Lead Risk Assessor you must have one of the following:
1) a High school diploma plus three years experience in a related field;
2) an Associate's degree plus two years experience in a related field; or
3) a Bachelor's degree plus one year experience in a related field;
4) be licensed in nursing or as an engineer, architect or similar occupation.

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Lead Abatement Courses

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The state of Wisconsin defines “Abatement” as any measure or set of measures intended to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. The following are SOME examples of Abatement:
-- Removal of lead-based paint or dust-lead.
-- Enclosure or encapsulation of lead-based paint.
-- Removal of lead-based painted surfaces, components or fixtures.
-- Removal or covering of lead-contaminated soil.
-- A project that will result in the permanent elimination of a lead-based paint hazard.
-- A project conducted in response to a state or local government abatement order that results in the permanent elimination of a lead-based paint hazard.
-- A project conducted in response to a request for an abatement activity or which the contractor claims to be an abatement activity.
Lead Abatement Supervisor Course
This course teaches students how to facilitate a lead abatement project. Topics include: occupant protection plans, inspection and risk assessment report interpretation, project management, liability and lnsurance, federal, state and local regulations, as well as extensive hands-on activities. OSHA topics include lead in construction, Lead in General Industry, respirators, personal protective clothing, hazard communications and worksite safety. This course is recommended for property owners/management as well as home improvement contractors and others disturbing lead paint. In virtually all situations, a Lead Supervisor is needed ON SITE for abatement jobs. At least one Lead Supervisor is recommended for each company. Most companies have over 50% of their staff trained as lead supervisors. Course Prerequisites: Must successfully complete the Lead Safe Renovator and Lead Abatement Work Initial courses prior to this course. Must be at least 17 years old. Must bring a photo ID to class (see list of acceptable IDs above). Must have one year of experience as a Lead Abatement Worker or a Lead Safe Renovator; or two years experience in a related field.

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OSHA lead training requirements

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