Lead Awareness

The purpose of this course is to teach participants how to identify and utilize safe lead work practices in order to avoid lead exposure while performing renovations, demolitions, paintings, or any other multitude of tasks associated with the construction industry. Upon completion of this course participants will have a basic understanding of what lead is, where lead can be found in buildings, what the health effects are related to lead exposure, what personal protective equipment is necessary to avoid lead exposure, and the EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. Upon completion of the course a certificate will be awarded to each individual student verifying their attendance. This course satisfies recommendations put in place by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).