The HBA no longer holds EPA Lead Paint Training Courses at our office. We recommend you contact one of the following to find an accredited lead-based training class in the St. Louis area:
EPA.gov
LeadClasses.com
ProActive Safety Services
General Information about the EPA’s Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Rule:
The Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule is a regulation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that requires contractors and other paid professionals to use specific work practices when disturbing lead-based paint in homes and buildings built before 1978. These practices, which include firm certification, individual renovator certification, lead-safe work practices like containment and wet work, and thorough cleanup using HEPA vacuums, aim to prevent lead dust from spreading and to protect occupants, especially children, from lead poisoning.
What the RRP Rule Requires:
Firm Certification: Companies that perform renovations covered by the rule must be certified by the EPA.
Certified Renovator: At least one certified renovator must be on-site directing the work.
Training: All workers, including volunteers, must receive on-the-job training from a certified renovator.
For more information on certification, training and lead-safe work practices, please visit the EPA website.
Please contact HBA staff member Tracy Chiesa at [email protected] or 314-817-5631 with questions.