- Course Description
- This course presents the EPA model curriculum for
lead-based paint abatement workers. Using
classroom activities, demonstrations and
significant hands-on training, students will
learn how to recognize and control lead hazards
and how to safely abate lead-based paint in both
interior and exterior environments.
- Who should Attend
- This course is designed for people who will be
working in lead-based paint abatement. This
includes renovation, remodeling, demolition,
structural steel work and other activities that
are intended to permanently remove lead-based
paint hazards.
- Course Manuals
- Lead Abatement Training for Workers,, From
EPA Model Worker Course, May, 1994
"Tool Box Guide" From EPA Model Worker
Course, May, 1994
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Course
Topics
- The role and responsibilities of lead-based paint
abatement workers
- Lead and its adverse health effects
- Federal, state and local regulations regarding
lead-based paint abatement work
- Lead-based paint recognition and control
- Lead-based paint abatement and lead-based paint
hazard reduction methods, including restricted
practices
- Interior dust abatement methods/ clean-up
- Soil and exterior dust abatement methods
- Recommended Prerequisites
- The WRLTC-OSU recommends the following
prerequisites for the successful completion of
this course:
- High school graduation or GED or
- One year experience in the building trades.
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