Lead Training
We offer training in lead-based pain inspection and abatement or removal. You will learn how to inspect and/or remove and dispose of these hazardous materials properly. We offer the Lead-based Paint Certified Renovator, or Lead Safety Renovator, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Course which trains renovators, painters, etc., how to comply with the EPA / HUD regulations for working in pre-1978 housing.
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Detail Listing of Courses:
- Lead Abatement Project Supervisor:EPA
- Lead Abatement Worker: EPA
- Lead Inspector
- Lead Risk Assessor
- Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP)
- Lead Refresher Courses
Lead Abatement Project Supervisor – EPA
(Target Housing & Child-Occupied Facilities)
This course is accredited / approved by the States of Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. It incorporates the EPA Model Course materials and June 1995 and 1997 revised HUD guidelines. This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an exam. It is intended for supervisors, consultants, contractors, supervisors, engineers, architects, regulators, building owners and managers.
Lead Supervisor: EPA Course Topics
- History and sources of lead
- Health effects of lead exposure
- Lead Hazard Recognition & Control;
- Medical surveillance
- Respiratory Protection & Protective Clothing;
- Regulatory review
- Pre-Abatement Planning;
- Site characterization
- Exposure measurements
- Hazardous Material Identification
- Legal & Insurance Issues
- Project Management
- Contract specifications
- Cost Estimation
- Supervisory Skills
- Lead Hazard Reduction Strategies
- Lead Based Paint Abatement
- Interior Dust Reduction & Control
- Soil Lead Abatement
- Exterior Dust Reduction & Control
- Interim Controls
- Hands-on Activities
- Sampling for Lead
- Post Abatement Clearance
- Testing for lead in paint
- Clearance Testing and Criteria;
- Soil sampling
- Sampling in Air, Soil, and Dust
- Waste Disposal
- Employee Information and Training
- Community Relations Process
- Inspection and Risk Assessment Interpretation
- Federal, State, & Local Regulations;
- Recordkeeping
- Occupant Protection Plans;
- Reviewing Inspection and Risk Assessment Reports;
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Lead Abatement Worker: EPA
(Target Housing & Child-Occupied Facilities)
This 2-day course meets Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and federal EPA requirements for Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facilities. It is based on the federal EPA Lead Worker Course materials. It is not intended to meet all of the OSHA worker training requirements for projects in other buildings and facilities. This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an exam.
This course covers:
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- Role and responsibility of a lead worker
- Background information on lead and sources of contamination and exposure;
- Review of regulations;
- Lead hazard recognition and controls;
- Health effects;
- Exposure measurements;
- Medical surveillance;
- Personal protective measures;
- Work practices;
- Restricted Practices
- Area preparation;
- Indoor and outdoor abatement methods for paint, dust, & soil;
- Clean-up;
- Disposal;
- Clearance
- Records access.
- Hands-On Activities
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Lead Inspector
This three-day course is designed to train participants in adult and child lead toxicology, sources of lead, theory and use of X-ray fluorescence, sampling methods for lead in paint, soil and dust, health and safety concerns for lead hazard inspectors, regulatory developments and HUD’s Guidelines for Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing.
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Lead Risk Assessor
This two-day course is targeted toward environmental consultants, public health environmentalists, health and safety professionals, housing inspectors, real estate professionals, public housing personnel and others who are currently or may in the future conduct inspections and/or risk assessments in residential housing, day care centers, schools or other buildings.
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Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting
This one-day course was developed by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to train renovation, repair and painting contractors how to
work safely in housing with lead-based paint. This course supersedes the
“Lead-Based Paint Safe Work Practices” course.
Course Topics:
• Why you should be concerned about lead paint
• Regulations
• Before beginning work
• Containing dust during work
• Prohibited practices
• Specialized tools
• Protecting yourself
• Cleaning activities
• Checking your work
• Recordkeeping
• Training non-certified renovation workers
Benefits:
- This course is intended for renovation, repair and painting contractors who want to comply with EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule.
- You will be able to train your employees in lead-based paint safe work practices.
Lead Update Courses
- Lead Inspector Refresher (One Day)
- Lead Risk Assessor Refresher (One Day)
- Lead Abatement Project Supervisor Refresher (One Day)
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Lead Compliance Information
The College of Engineering Division of Environmental and Industrial Programs ( UA SafeState) offers a full slate of lead abatement courses. These courses are designed to train individuals in the various aspects of lead abatement methods. Successful completion of the EPA lead courses satisfies the requirements under EPA’s Model Accreditation Plan for Lead Based Paint Activities.
These training courses are designed to meet regulatory requirements for residential applications. The content of these courses includes OSHA and EPA Regulations and HUD Guidelines. These programs include hands-on training for participants to simulate actual job-site situations. During these simulations the participants will learn what is required as well as what may be necessary to perform the lead abatement service work that will meet the compliance standards.
To maintain accreditation in Alabama and other states, individuals are required to complete a refresher-training course for each appropriate discipline once every three years. Different states’ lead accreditation or certification laws may require additional training or qualifications. The participant should contact the specific state agency responsible for lead accreditation and certification to determine if he or she meets that state’s requirements. The requirements for accreditation in the state of Alabama are listed with the lead courses that qualify participants for accreditation in that particular discipline.
Lead Abatement Supervisor: EPA
(Target Housing & Child-Occupied Facilities)
This course is accredited / approved by the States of Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. It incorporates the EPA Model Course materials and June 1995 and 1997 revised HUD guidelines. This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an examination. It is intended for supervisors, consultants, contractors, supervisors, engineers, architects, regulators, building owners and managers. This 32-hour course does have an examination requirement. Upon successful completion of this course students will be presented with a certificate of training. This course is required for accreditation as a lead supervisor in the state of Alabama.
Alabama Regulatory Requirements:
1. The minimum course length is 32 training hours, with a minimum of 8 hours devoted to hands-on training activities.
2. Students shall take a course examination no more than two times.
3. All course requirements must be completed within a two-week period of the course start date.
4. Participant must be at least 19 years old.
5. Participant must have at least one-year experience as a certified lead abatement worker or at least two years experience in a related field (e.g. lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work) or in the building trades.
To successfully complete this course one must:
1. Attend at least 95% of the training course.
2. Successfully complete the hands-on skills assessment.
3. Receive a passing score of 70% or greater on the course examination (closed-book).
To be an accredited Lead Supervisor in the State of Alabama one must:
1. Successfully complete an EPA Lead Supervisor course approved by the state. Go to lbp.ua.edu to check on approved training providers.
2. Pass the EPA Third Party Exam. Call Rhonda Hester at 800-421-7141 to arrange to take this exam or go to lbp.ua.edu for the schedule and application.
3. Submit your accreditation form and fee to Rhonda Hester at 800-421-7141.
Lead Abatement Worker: EPA
(Target Housing & Child-Occupied Facilities)
This 2-day course meets Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and federal EPA requirements for Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facilities. It is based on the federal EPA Lead Worker Course materials. It is not intended to meet all of the OSHA worker training requirements for projects in other buildings and facilities. This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an exam. This 16-hour course does have an examination requirement. Upon successful completion of this course students will be presented with a certificate of training. This course is required for accreditation as a lead worker in the state of Alabama.
Alabama Regulatory Requirements:
1. The minimum course length is 16 training hours, with a minimum of 8 hours devoted to hands-on training activities.
2. Students shall take a course examination no more than two times.
3. All course requirements must be completed within a two-week period of the course start date.
4. Participant must be at least 19 years old.
To successfully complete this course one must:
1. Attend at least 95% of the training course.
2. Successfully complete the hands-on skills assessment.
3. Receive a passing score of 70% or greater on the course examination (closed-book).
To be an accredited Lead Worker in the State of Alabama one must:
1. Successfully complete an EPA Lead Worker course recognized by the state.
(Go to lbp.ua.edu to check on approved training providers.)
2. Submit your accreditation form and fee to Rhonda Hester at 800-421-7141.
Contact Us
For detail information about course content:
Gregg Cubel, Environmental Training Coordinator
205-348-7768
glcubel@ua.edu
For course information:
Gregg Cubel, Environmental Training Coordinator
1-877-50 TRAIN (1-877-508-7246) or 205-348-7768
glcubel@ua.edu
For Alabama accreditation information:
Kalyn Tew
205-348-9761
kjtew@ua.edu
Program Registration
Cancellation Policy Effective June 1, 2023
A cancellation charge of 100% of the registration fee will be assessed on cancellations occurring within seven (7) days of the start of this session. Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine class sections, to limit registration or to change instructors. To cancel your registration, contact the Registration Services department at 205-348-3000 or registration_services@ua.edu. A copy of the OTIDE Cancellation Policy can be found online.
Three Convenient Ways to Register:
Telephone:
Registration Services:
205-348-3000 or 205-348-8588
Online:
Environmental Courses Registration
Mail:
Registration Services
OTIDE
The University of Alabama
Box 870388
Tuscaloosa, Al 35487-0388
Training at your Location
We can tailor our courses for your needs! All in-house training will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each course will be designed for the company’s individual situation. The fees for each course will be based on travel, size of class, course materials, and instructor cost. All course fees will be pre-negotiated.
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