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Lead EPA RRP Training


EPA RRP enforcement is now in place! 

The deadline for enforcement of the EPA Lead RRP rule is now in place. A fine of up to $37,500 could be assigned to your company if you are not in compliance with the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule.

 

What does the new rule mean for you?

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The EPA is implementing the Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) rule beginning April 22, 2010.  The law is called 40 CFR Part 745

If you are a contractor, employee of a contractor, painter, maintenance worker, or anyone that performs services that agitates painted surfaces in any way in homes, schools, apartments or child care facilities built before 1978, you need to know.

According to the EPA, as of April 22, 2010 the EPA will require you to use lead safe work practices. To become certified to use these practices workers and supervisors must take the RRP training program. If  you previously completed an eligible renovation training course you may take the 4-hour refresher course instead of the 8-hour initial course.

There must be at least one Certified Renovator on any job or task where potential lead paint is disturbed. Not only must a contractor or maintenance person know the work practices, they must know how to keep the proper records and perform the proper tests for all workers and jobs.

The penalty for non compliance can be up to $37,500 per violation per day.

This course will allow you, your firm, or your supervisors to become certified to perform services in pre-1978 built homes, apartments, public and commercial buildings.

Who Should Attend:

  • Electricians
  • HVAC Contractors
  • General Contractors
  • Painters
  • Building Maintenance workers and managers
  • Plumbers
  • Roofers
  • Handymen
  • Insurance Restoration Contractors
  • Anyone disturbing more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior paint in pre-1978 constructed buildings

 What you will learn

  • The details of the lead rule so you will know what to do and what not to do
  • How to appropriately staff any job so that you meet the standard
  • How to appropriately mark a work site to stay in compliance
  • What you need to say and give to homeowners and commercial clients when working on a job site
  • The work procedures you will need to use to stay in compliance of the law
  • The pre and post test procedures needed for every job
  • How to create and manage your records so you will never have a problem staying in compliance