Lead Dust Sampling Technician
In-Person Class
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Lead Dust Sampling Technician (1-day in-person class)
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$275.00 |
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Renovation activities that disturb lead-based paint can create dangerous lead paint dust. The purpose of lead dust clearance is to determine if the area is safe for re-occupancy.
In order to ensure the safety of the tenants for any renovation project in older housing, it is highly recommended that a Dust Sampling Technician provides their services to ensure that proper lead dust cleaning procedures have been followed.
This Lead Dust Sampling Technician certification allows individuals to conduct clearance tests following renovation projects to ensure that proper lead dust cleaning procedures have been followed. This training course concludes with the 25-question technician certification exam and is valid for 5 years. EPA Dust Sampling Technicians must work for an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm.
There are 5 steps to become an EPA Lead Dust Sampling Technician:
- Get registered for an EPA-approved lead Dust sampling technician course
- Submit a Firm application to the EPA on behalf of your company
- Complete the training in a public or private workshop
- Pass the 25-question certification exam given in class
- Receive your Firm Certificate from the EPA and you're in the clear!
EPA Lead-Safe Firm Certification
Before or after class, register your company with the EPA to get the Lead-Safe Firm Certificate. This is an online application through the EPA website, and is required for all businesses offering DST services, including sole proprietors. The fee is $300 paid directly to EPA, and the certificate is valid for 5 years.
Course Objectives
- To protect workers and residents, especially children, from possible lead contamination.
- To obtain a clear understanding of the importance in minimizing and controlling the generation of lead particles and lead dust when performing renovation, remodeling, painting, rehabilitation and maintenance functions.
- To obtain a clear understanding of tools, systems and techniques required to control dust accumulation.
- To understand in full the EPA rules and regulations regarding the disruption of lead-based paint during renovation, remodeling, and rehabilitation.
Lead Dust Sampling Technician Course Overview
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Visual Inspection
Module 3: Lead Dust Wipe Sampling Lecture
Module 3a: Lead Dust Wipe Sampling Hands-on Activity
Module 4: Selecting a Laboratory and Interpreting Results
Module 5: Writing the Report
Module 6: Putting the Skills Together Lecture
Module 6a: Putting the Skills Together Hands-on Activity
Test and Course Evaluation
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