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EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) – Refresher Course
4 hours, $150
This 4-hour EPA approved class meets the requirements for refresher training in compliance with the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule. All certified renovators are required to take this course every 5 years from their original course date.
EPA Regulation Rule
As of April 22, 2010, EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) Rule requires that firms performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, childcare facilities and pre-schools built before 1978 be certified by EPA (or an EPA-authorized state), use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers and follow lead-safe work practices.
Individuals and firms that are not certified could face fines of up to $40,576 per day.
Subjects covered include overview of:
- Health effects
- Regulations
- Lead-safe work practices
- Containment and cleaning
- Record keeping requirements
- Review of Prohibited Practices, Personal Protective Equipment and Dust Control
REQUIREMENTS: Any student who has already completed the EPA Lead Renovator Initial Certification can attend this half-day course. On the day of class students must present a copy of their original non-expired certificate.
EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Initial Course
8 hours, $250
This 1-day (8-hour) Lead Renovator course was developed by the EPA, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to train renovation, repair, and painting contractors how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule
EPA Regulation Rule
As of April 22, 2010, EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) Rule requires that firms performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, childcare facilities and pre-schools built before 1978 be certified by EPA (or an EPA-authorized state), use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers and follow lead-safe work practices.
Enforcement of the lead-based paint program is conducted under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which gives the EPA authority to inspect, subpoena documents, require testimony, and bring civil administrative actions.
Individuals and firms that are not certified could face fines of up to $40,576 per day.
Subjects covered include:
- Health effects
- Regulations
- Lead-safe work practices
- Containment and cleaning
- Record keeping requirements
- Review of Prohibited Practices
- Personal Protective
- Equipment and Dust Control
30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training
30 hours, $525
The 30-hour training program is intended to provide workers with some safety responsibility a greater depth and variety of training. All outreach training is intended to cover an overview of the hazards a worker may encounter on a job site. Training emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention. Upon successful completion, students will receive Course Completion Cards from OSHA for the 30 Hour Construction Industry.
Subjects covered include:
• Introduction to OSHA.
• Managing safety and health.
• Fall Protection.
• Electrocution.
• Struck-by.
• Caught-in between.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Health hazards in construction.
• Stairways and ladders.
• Concrete and masonry construction.
• Confined space entry.
• Cranes and derricks.
• Fire protection and prevention.
• Powered industrial vehicles.
• Safety and health programs.
• Scaffolds.
• Hand and power tools.