Lead

Lead Abatement Worker (Washington, DC/Maryland Accreditation)

FOH-EH-LEAD-001
Overview:
When the performance of assigned duties presents the possibility that employees will disturb lead-based paint, they must receive training prior to engaging in these activities. Attendees will learn about the health effects of lead exposure, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Lead Standard, personal protection equipment (PPE), and proper safety procedures for removing lead-based paint and handling materials containing lead. The course content is based on the Environmental Protection Agency/Housing and Urban Development (EPA/HUD) model course.

Duration:
2 Days
NOTE: A one-day Lead Abatement Worker refresher course is also offered. FOH-EH-LEAD-001A

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Lead Abatement Supervisor (Washington, DC/Maryland Accreditation)

FOH-EH-LEAD-002
Overview:
This class meets the training requirements for individuals supervising or overseeing projects involving the disturbance of lead-based paint. Topics covered include: health effects of lead exposure, medical monitoring, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard control activities, engineering controls, legal liability, insurance considerations, supervisory practices, and hazardous waste disposal. The course content is based on the Environmental Protection Agency/Housing and Urban Development (EPA/HUD) model curriculum.

Duration:
4 Days
NOTE: A one-day Lead Abatement Supervisor refresher course is also offered (FOH-EH-LEAD-002A).

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Lead Inspector Technician (Washington, DC/Maryland Accreditation)

FOH-EH-LEAD-003
Overview:
This class is for individuals who perform investigations of lead-based paint as well as substances that could contain lead in targeted housing, commercial, or industrial facilities. Instruction includes "state of the art" sample collection and reporting methodology. This course includes a module on radiation safety for x-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF) users. The course content is based on the Environmental Protection Agency/Housing and Urban Development (EPA/HUD) model course.

Duration:
3 Days
NOTE: A one--day Lead Inspector Technician (DC/MD Accreditation) Refresher course is also offered (FOH-EH-LEAD-003A).

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Lead Project Designer (Washington, DC/Maryland Accreditation)

FOH-EH-LEAD-004
Prerequisite::
This class is taught in conjunction with the Lead Supervisor Initial course; students must already be trained as lead-supervisors.

Overview:
A project designer reviews inspections, analyzes methods of abatement, and designs plans to eliminate lead-based paint hazards. The project designer also creates the blueprint for the project and oversees all activities. This focus of this class is target housing such as child-occupied and multi-family housing, as well as large-scale abatement projects such as public buildings.

Course content includes the roles and responsibilities of the lead project designer; development of occupant protection plans for large-scale projects; analysis of inspection reports and risk assessment reports; review of lead abatement and interim control measures; interior dust abatement/clean-up and lead hazard control for large-scale projects; clearance standards and testing for large-scale abatement projects; and integration of lead abatement methods with modernization and rehabilitation projects. The course content is based on the Environmental Protection Agency/Housing and Urban Development (EPA/HUD) model course.

Duration:
1 Day
NOTE: A one-day Lead Abatement Project Designer Refresher course is also offered (FOH-EH-LEAD-004A).

Note on state-specific accreditation and certification:
The lead abatement and inspection courses listed have above are based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Training Requirement standards (40 CFR 745) and are accredited through the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia, as certifying agents for the EPA.

While states and local jurisdictions outside Maryland and the District of Columbia may grant reciprocity for this training, they may also have additional requirements (e.g., a third party examination, licensures, verified work experience, etc.). Interested parties should check with each jurisdiction to determine any specific state and local requirements.

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Lead Awareness

FOH-EH-LEAD-005
Overview:
This class is designed for individuals whose work will put them in contact with lead containing substances, but does not require that they disturb these substances. The course content includes an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Lead Regulations, sources of lead exposure, and toxic effects of lead.

Duration:
30 Minutes

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Lead Paint Repair and Maintenance Worker

FOH-EH-LEAD-006
Overview:
This course is designed for maintenance and custodial personnel who may disturb small amounts of lead-based paint in the performance of their job. The course content includes sources of lead exposure, toxic effects of lead, acceptable lead abatement techniques, and lead abatement work practices. An overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Lead Regulations will also be provided.

Duration:
2 Hours

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Other Lead Activities Worker

FOH-EH-LEAD-007
Overview:
This course is for maintenance and custodial trades personnel (plumbers, electricians, plasterers, and other general maintenance personnel) whose work-related activities may involve the disturbance of lead-containing substance other than lead-based paint. The course content includes sources of lead exposure, toxic effects of lead, lead disturbance work practices, as well as an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Lead Regulations.

Duration:
2 Hours

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Lead Inspector (Washington, DC/Maryland Accreditation)

FOH-EH-LEAD-008
Overview:
This course is a certified program approved by the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia and is based on courses derived from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) model training curriculum for lead-based paint. It is designed for individuals involved in identifying and analyzing lead-based paint and lead containing substances. This course covers guidelines established by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Examples of the topics addressed in this course include sources of lead exposure; toxic effects of lead; containment, clean-up, and disposal of lead dust; and regulations governing lead abatement; disturbance, and inspection.

Duration:
3 Days
NOTE: One day Lead Inspector Refresher (DC/MD Accreditation) is also available (FOH-EH-LEAD-008A).

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