Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP)
Refresher Certification Course
Course Overview
Purpose: Provide updated lead safety information and reinforce lead-safe work practices.
Target Audience: Contractors and workers involved in renovations, repairs, and painting in pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities.
Course Topics:
- Changes in interpretation and enforcement of lead regulations
- New data on health effects of lead exposure in children and adults
- Required lead-safe work practices during renovations
- Use of EPA-approved chemical test kits
- Proper lead-safe cleaning procedures and post-renovation cleaning verification
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Training of non-certified workers
- Required compliance documentation
Certification:
The course includes a required exam.
Successful completion renews the attendee’s certification as a Certified Renovator for 5 years.
Important Note:
As per the Michigan Lead Abatement Act, contractors and their employees engaged in controlling lead hazards in target housing and child-occupied facilities must first become licensed lead abatement workers or supervisors and work for a licensed lead abatement contractor. Certifications must be renewed every 3 years, and while required applications are provided during the course, fees and third-party (State) licensing exams are not included.
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