Lead Inspector* – This is a 4-day course designed for professionals seeking to offer Lead Inspection services. It includes: background information on lead and its adverse health effects; how to conduct a lead inspection and identify lead hazards, including sampling of paint, dust, soil and water; professional ethics and liability issues; basic radiation safety; essential maintenance practices, and report preparation. It also covers the OSHA lead in construction standard, personal protective equipment and hygiene practices, and state and federal regulations that apply to lead inspections.

Lead Risk Assessor* – This is a 2-day course for professionals who have completed the Lead Inspector course and want to develop additional assessment knowledge and skills. Course content includes: risk assessment and risk management, including abatement and interim control methods; substrate and structural integrity assessment; paint compatibility; and essential maintenance practices.

Lead Abatement Worker* – The 4-day Supervisor course both cover the following topics: background information on lead and its adverse health effects; how to do lead abatement; waste handling and disposal; air and dust sampling; clearance standards; the OSHA lead in construction standard; personal protective equipment and hygiene practices, and state and federal regulations that apply to lead abatements. The Supervisor course also includes training in occupant protection planning; supervisor responsibilities; contractor liability; and report preparation.

* These courses are prerequisites for certification to perform these activities; some disciplines have additional requirements.

Renovation, Repair and Painting Initial (RRP) – This 1-day course (8 hour) is required for those doing renovation, repair and painting work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. It includes information on lead and its health effects, lead-safe work practices, information distribution to building owners/occupants and recordkeeping requirements. It also covers state and federal regulations that apply to renovation, repair and painting in pre-1978 housing.  Each student will be issued a five-year certification as “certified renovator” with the US EPA as part of your course fee.  ** Firm certification is additional as applicable and payable to the US EPA.

This course meets the training requirements of the federal Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule for work beginning on or after April 22, 2010. Successful completion of the course allows renovators to apply for firm certification through the US EPA.

Renovation, Repair and Painting Refresher (RRP Refresher) – This ½ -day (4 hour) course is designed for those doing renovation, repair and painting work in pre-1978 housing who have previously taken a Lead-Safe Renovator (LSR) course. It includes a review of information covered in the RRP initial course and specific training on post-renovation cleaning verification requirements and using EPA recognized (lead check) test kits to determine the presence of lead paint. Proof of having taken the LSR course is required for certification through US EPA. Each student will be issued a five-year certification as “certified renovator” with the US EPA as part of your course fee. 

** Firm certification is additional as applicable and payable to the US EPA. This course meets the training requirements of the federal Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule for work beginning on or after April 22, 2010. Successful completion of the course allows renovators to apply for firm certification through the US EPA.

ASBESTOS SUPERVISOR INITIAL COURSE – This course prepares individuals to oversee regulated asbestos abatement projects and maintain OSHA competency at jobsites. The five-day course covers safety procedures, abatement techniques, regulations and supervisory responsibilities. Classroom instruction with hands-on assignments will ensure applications and knowledge for real-world asbestos abatement scenarios.

ASBESTOS INSPECTOR INITIAL COURSE – This three-day course prepares future asbestos inspectors who will be able to safely identify asbestos-containing materials (ACM), assess their condition and collect samples for laboratory analysis. Courses cover asbestos background, health effects, inspector roles, legal considerations, building systems, inspection planning, sampling procedures, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, record keeping, and regulatory review.

ASBESTOS PROJECT DESIGN CONSULTANT INITIAL COURSE – This three-day course prepares individuals on how to plan the scope, timing, phasing and remediation methods for regulated asbestos projects. Project design consultants are required for asbestos abatement projects working in K-12 schools, public and commercial buildings.