Lead Training

Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children.

To protect against this risk, on April 22, 2008, EPA issues a rule requiring the use of lead-safe work practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning April 22, 2010, 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.

EPA requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools be certified by EPA and that they use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers that follow lead-safe work practices. Individuals can become certified renovators by taking the arch environmental group's EPA certified eight-hour (8) course. Please contact the arch environmental group if you are interested in attending any of the following scheduled courses.

Course costs are $150.00 per person plus $10.00 for a hard copy and digital copy of the training manual. EPA recognized LeadCheck® swabs are also available at class for $25.00 per 12-pack. Company checks, personal checks and cash are accepted. You may also choose the option of making a PayPal payment by clicking on the Make Payment button located at the top of this page. When asked to enter your Invoice Number, please type in "LRT - followed by the date of your training". Please bring your PayPal receipt to class.