Lead Renovation Repair & Painting Rule: What You Need To Know

The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child-care, facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Program - presented by Demain Ellis, EPA Regional Lead Program Coordinator - will cover the following topics and more: Timeline of the rule Scope of the rule What activities are affected Training requirements The firm’s responsibilities Certified Renovators’ responsibilities