If you are not lead-safe certified, Distubing just six square feet of could cost you big time!
Any contractor, from plumbers to electrians, to painters who distub lead paint while working in a pre-1978 home , shool or day care center, now much be certified. If you're not, you can face tens of thousand of dollars in fines, plus, you put the heath of your self, your workers and your customers at risk, which could result in lawsuits. One class certifies you for five years, it's that easy!
EPA Press Announcements:
April 2010
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April 23, 2010 -- EPA is announcing several new actions to prevent lead paint poisoning. Almost a million children have elevated blood lead levels as a result of exposure to lead hazards, which can lead to lower intelligence, learning disabilities, and behavior issues. In addition, adults exposed to lead hazards can suffer from high blood pressure, headaches, and memory loss. Children under six years old are most at risk.
EPA announced three actions:
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A final rule to apply lead-safe work practices (PDF) (66 pp, 465K) to all pre-1978 homes, effectively closing an exemption that was created in 2008. The rule will become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
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A notice of proposed rulemaking (PDF) (141 pp, 560K) to require dust-wipe testing after most renovations and provide the results of the testing to the owners and occupants of the building. For some of these renovations, the proposal would require that lead dust levels after the renovation be below the regulatory hazard standards. EPA will take comment on the proposal for 60 days. The agency expects to finalize the rule by July 2011.
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An advance notice of proposed rulemaking (PDF) (56 pp, 367K) to announce EPA's intention to apply lead-safe work practices to renovations on public and commercial buildings. The advance notice also announces EPA's investigation into lead-based paint hazards that may be created by renovations on the interior of these public and commercial buildings. If EPA determines that lead-based paint hazards are created by interior renovations, EPA will propose regulations to address the hazards
April 23, 2010 -- EPA is announcing several new actions to prevent lead paint poisoning. Almost a million children have elevated blood lead levels as a result of exposure to lead hazards, which can lead to lower intelligence, learning disabilities, and behavior issues. In addition, adults exposed to lead hazards can suffer from high blood pressure, headaches, and memory loss. Children under six years old are most at risk.
EPA announced three actions:
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A final rule to apply lead-safe work practices (PDF) (66 pp, 465K) to all pre-1978 homes, effectively closing an exemption that was created in 2008. The rule will become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
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A notice of proposed rulemaking (PDF) (141 pp, 560K) to require dust-wipe testing after most renovations and provide the results of the testing to the owners and occupants of the building. For some of these renovations, the proposal would require that lead dust levels after the renovation be below the regulatory hazard standards. EPA will take comment on the proposal for 60 days. The agency expects to finalize the rule by July 2011.
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An advance notice of proposed rulemaking (PDF) (56 pp, 367K) to announce EPA's intention to apply lead-safe work practices to renovations on public and commercial buildings. The advance notice also announces EPA's investigation into lead-based paint hazards that may be created by renovations on the interior of these public and commercial buildings. If EPA determines that lead-based paint hazards are created by interior renovations, EPA will propose regulations to address the hazards
Fred Sweezer Sr.
Certified Property Inspector
1-562-234-2689
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