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  • EPA Compliance Guide for Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    EPA’s 2008 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule, is aimed at protecting against lead-based paint hazards in older homes and child-occupied facilities. This course describes how compliance with the rule can be achieved through pre-renovation education, employee training, renovator certification, firm certification, and proper work practices. EPA compliance monitoring and enforcement are also discussed.

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    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
    • Definition of renovation as stated by the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting program rule
    • Types of buildings covered by the program
    • Pre-renovation education requirements
    • Need for employee training conducted by certified renovator
    • Responsibilities of a certified firm
    • Responsibilities of a certified renovator
    • Record-keeping requirements
    • Lead-safe work practices
    • EPA monitoring of compliance
    • Enforcement action

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: engineers responsible for compliance with EPA regulations involving renovation work of older homes or child-occupied facilities.
    Publication Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

    Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)

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