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Lead Worker Training
October 8, 2019 @ 8:00 am – October 11, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
Length: 4 days
Cost: $475
Who Should Take This Course: This course is designed for anyone who will be responsible for performing lead abatement work, including: General Contractors, Roofing Contractors, Demolition Contractors, Renovation Contractors, Flooring Contractors, Siding Contractors, Supervisors/Foremen, Project Managers, and Laborers. Course Description: This training is approved by the New Jersey Department of Health’s Lead Program and provides information on lead-based paint abatement and regulatory guidelines for individuals who conduct lead abatement work. Through hands-on training and lecture, students learn procedures for containment and decontamination systems, worker protection and safety, health effects of lead poisoning, history of lead exposure, waste disposal, clean-up tactics and clearance protocols. Abatement is any set of measures designed to permanently eliminate leadbased paint hazards. Abatement work that is not conducted by a certified Lead Supervisors and Lead Workers is subject to heavy fines by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or applicable Authorized State Lead Program.
Requirements for Successful Completion of the Course: Students must be able to read, understand, and speak English, attend the course in its entirety, and pass a written, multiple choice exam.
Certification: Students will receive a certificate of completion. It is strongly recommended that you contact your state’s lead program before taking training from an outside source.
This class is from October 8-11 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m..
Participant must complete full schedule to be certified.