Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Training:
WHERE: Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Rd., Swannanoa, NC 28778
WHEN: 8/13/10, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA:
WHAT?
* Renovation, Repair, and Painting Training
* Learn to protect your health and that of your family and clients when working in an environment containing lead paint, varnish, stains, or shellac.
* The course will combine hands-on practice, slide show presentations, sharing of experiences and group problem-solving activities.
* Participants who successfully complete the course will each receive polypropylene coveralls, an N-100 dust mask, course materials, and an EPA Certificate of Completion.
* EPA Renovator Certification is required before April 22, 2010 and is good for 5 years. Firm certification is also required and is good for one year.
WHO?
* Training Provider: National Center for Healthy Housing
* Sponsoring organization: Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at Warren Wilson College
* Instructors: Linda Block and Adrianne Weir
* Linda is certified by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as a Lead Risk Assessor. Adrianne is a certified Lead Inspector.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
* Workshop for painters, renovators, maintenance workers, plumbers, electricians, window/door/cabinet replacement specialists, landlords, weatherization crews, HVAC technicians, siding installers, realtors or anyone working on home improvement projects in structures built prior to 1978.
WHY?
* Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can disturb lead-based paint and create hazardous lead dust and chips which can harm the health of adults and children.
* To protect against lead risks, on March 31, 2008, EPA issued a rule which requires the use of lead-safe practices to prevent lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning April 22, 2010, any renovation, repair and painting projects: 1) for compensation; 2) where paint is disturbed beyond minor repair and maintenance; and 3) in homes, child care facilities, or schools built before 1978, must be supervised by a Certified Renovator who is trained and must follow specific work practices. All firms, including property management firms, and landlords are covered by the rule and must also be certified. Firms can share certified renovators but they are still responsible for complying with the rule. Firms must renew annually in NC and renovators, every five years.
* Meet the demand in the community for environmentally-smart renovation work! The Lead Poisoning Prevention program will list course graduates on a Lead-Safe-Work-Practitioners referral list and make that information available to the community via fliers and websites.
COST: $225
REGISTER AND MORE INFO:
Contact
Linda Block of Warren Wilson College:
ph.
(828) 771-5821 or
email:
LBlock@warren-wilson.edu
http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~lpp/training.html
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