Lead Hazard Control Training
Personnel who perform duties or tasks that may result in contact with lead paint or products, but who do not intentionally disturb lead-containing paint for the purposes of abatement or permanent removal, shall receive Lead Awareness training on an annual basis. Typical workgroups who fall under this category include: housekeeping and custodial staff, plumbers, welders, painters, roofers, electricians, telecommunications, mechanics, etc. Training shall be consistent with EPA requirements in 40 CFR 763.92(a)(1). This training is provided by Environmental Health & Safety.
In addition to awareness level training, other related training may include:
Departments responsible for identifying lead-based paint for construction and renovation activities shall have a certified Lead Inspector perform sampling tasks, and provide pertinent information in an inspection survey/report. Training for a Lead Inspector must be conducted by an EPA/AHERA or DPOR board approved lead training program. Initial training is at least 24 hours, with at least eight hours devoted to hands-on training. This training must be taken through an outside provider. Additional training may be required when using:
- X-ray fluorescence spectrum analyzers
- Analytical X-ray equipment
Training for a Lead Risk Assessor must be conducted by an EPA/AHERA or DPOR board-approved lead training program. Initial training is at least 16 hours, with at least four hours devoted to hands-on training. This training must be taken through an outside provider.
This work involves direct, intentional removal or remediation of lead-containing materials (i.e. abatement). Such work activities will be performed by a certified lead abatement contractor in accordance with the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities' "Hazardous Material Abatement Services" contract. Training for a Lead Abatement Worker must be conducted by an EPA/AHERA or DPOR board-approved lead training program consisting of 16 hours of training (with 8 of those hours devoted to hands-on training). This training must be taken through an outside provider.
Abatement activities will be performed by a certified lead abatement contractor in accordance with the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities' "Hazardous Material Abatement Services" contract. Training for a lead abatement supervisor must be conducted by an EPA/AHERA or DPOR board-approved lead training program. Initial training is at least 32 hours, with eight hours devoted to hands-on training. This training must be taken through an outside provider.