Lead Training
UA SafeState offers a full slate of lead abatement courses, which are accredited by the state of Alabama. Successful completion of these lead courses also satisfies the requirements under EPA’s Model Accreditation Plan for Lead Based Paint Activities. For all other States, 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.
We offer lead courses on a regular basis. Review our 2026 schedule
All initial lead courses have a hands on training portions. Learn about our Hands-On Training Amenities.
Detail Listing of Courses:
- Lead-Based Paint Abatement Project Supervisor
- Lead-Based Paint Abatement Worker
- Lead-Based Paint Inspector
- Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor
- Lead-Based Paint Renovator (RRP)
- Lead-Based Paint Refresher Courses
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Project Supervisor
(Target Housing & Child-Occupied Facilities)
*Offered based on demand. If you would like to schedule a contract course, please reach out to Gregg Cubel.*
This course is accredited/approved by the States of Alabama and is based on the EPA Model Course materials and revised HUD guidelines.
This 32-hour course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an exam. It is intended for supervisors, consultants, contractors, engineers, architects, regulators, building owners and managers. Upon successful completion of this course and exam, students will be presented with a certificate of training.
*Participant must be at least 19 years old and have at least one-year experience as a certified lead abatement worker OR at least two years of experience in a related field (e.g. lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work) or in the building trades.*
Course Topics
(Target Housing & Child-Occupied Facilities)
- Background and Health Effects
- Lead Hazard Recognition & Control
- Medical surveillance, Respiratory Protection, and Protective Clothing
- Federal, State, and Local Regulatory review
- Pre-Abatement Planning and Site Characterization
- Hazardous Material Identification
- Legal & Insurance Issues
- Project Management, contract specifications, and cost estimations
- Supervisory Skills
- Lead Hazard Reduction Strategies
- Lead Based Paint Abatement
- Interior and Exterior Dust Reduction & Control
- Testing for lead in paint
- Sampling for lead in Air, Soil, and Dust
- Post Abatement Clearance
- Waste Disposal
- Employee Information and Training
- Community Relations Process
- Recordkeeping
- Occupant Protection Plans
- Reviewing and Interpreting Inspection and Risk Assessment Reports
Lead-Based Paint Abatement Worker
(Target Housing & Child-Occupied Facilities)
Register for Lead-Based Paint Abatement Worker
This 2-day course is accredited in Alabama and meets the 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. Upon successful completion of this course, and the exam, students will be presented with a certificate of training.
*Participant must be at least 19 years old*
This course covers:
- 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
Lead-Based Paint Inspector
Register for Lead-Based Paint Inspector
This 3-day course is accredited in Alabama and 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.
Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor
Register for Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor
This 2-day course is accredited in Alabama and 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.
Lead-Based Paint Renovator (Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting – RRP)
Register for Lead-Based Paint Renovator
This 1-day course is accredited/approved by Alabama and the EPA. It is based on the materials 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.
Course Topics:
- Why you should be concerned about lead paint
- Regulations
- Before beginning work
- Containing dust during work
- Prohibited practices
- Specialized tools
- Protecting yourself
- Testing for lead paint
- Cleaning activities
- Checking your work
- Recordkeeping
- Training non-certified renovation workers
Lead Refresher Courses
To maintain accreditation in Alabama, individuals are required to complete a refresher-training course for each appropriate discipline once every three years. For other states, review EPA and State lead accreditation or certification laws to determine the frequency refreshers are needed.
- Lead-Based Paint Inspector Refresher (One Day)
- Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor Refresher (One Day)
- Lead-Based Paint Abatement Project Supervisor Refresher (One Day)
Additional Lead Compliance Information
To successfully complete a lead 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 for Lead Abatement or Related Work 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. Go to lbp.ua.edu for the schedule and application.
3. Submit your accreditation form and fee.
Contact Us
For detailed information about course content:
Gregg Cubel, Environmental Training Coordinator
205-348-7768
glcubel@ua.edu
For Alabama accreditation information:
Claude Santiago
205-348-9761
casantiago1@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.