- Course Description
- This course presents the EPA model curriculum for lead project designer
as described in EPA and Oregon regulations. This curriculum focuses
on target housing, such as child-occupied facilities and multi-family
housing, and other large-scale abatement projects such as public buildings.
The certified Project Designer can interpret lead inspection or risk
assessment reports and develop plans, specifications, and project procedures
for lead abatement projects. The design process includes occupant notification
and protection, clean-up and clearance, and the final abatement report.
- Who should Attend
- This course is targeted toward people who write the specifications
for lead abatement work or the lead abatement contractors who perform
the work. These people include lead, asbestos and environmental abatement
contractors, renovation and remodeling contractors, industrial hygienists,
safety professionals, environmental consultants, housing professionals,
engineers and public policy makers.
- Course Manuals
- Lead Planner/Project Designer Training, EPA-Approved Curriculum,
December 1999
HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint
Hazards in Housing, June 1995, rev. October 1997
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Course
Topics
- Role and Responsibilities of the Lead Project Designer
- Development of the occupant protection plans for large-scale projects
- Analysis of inspection reports and risk assessment reports
- Review of lead abatement and interim control measures including restricted practices for large-scale projects
- Interior dust abatement/clean-up or lead hazard control for large-scale projects
- Clearance standards and testing for large-scale abatement projects
- Integration of lead abatement methods with modernization and rehab projects
- Writing workable specifications
- Prerequisites
- Oregon regulations for certification of lead project designer require:
- Successfully complete and receive a course completion certificate from accredited Lead-Based Paint Supervisor and Lead-Based Paint Project Designer training courses; and
- Have completed one of the following education and applicable experience criteria:
(A) A Professional Engineering license and one year of project management experience in building construction or renovation, or a related field; or
(B) Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or certification as a Remodeler and two years of project management experience in building construction or renovation, or a related field; or
(C) A high-school diploma (or equivalent) and three years of project management involving lead-based paint, asbestos, or hazardous materials.
AND (D) Pass the certification examination administered by the Department for Project Designer. [OAR 333-069-0030]
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