The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its blood lead reference value – the level at which children ages 1-5 are considered to have high exposure to lead. Since 2012, this threshold had been set at 5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood; children at or...
Study: Lead found in blood of half of US children
Did you see this headline in yesterday's Post-Star? From the article: About half of young children who were tested for lead had detectable levels of the toxic metal in their blood, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Pediatrics. Are you concerned about lead based paint?...
We Have Opinions… On: Who Should Work On Lead-Painted Surfaces
The housing stock in upstate New York, where we primarily work, tends to be older, and many of the older homes need some level of repair. We are seeing a flurry of renovation and repair activity going on in communities large and small. We can’t help but wonder how many...
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EPA Proposes Strengthening the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards to Reduce Exposures to Children
EPA Proposes Strengthening the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards to Reduce Exposures to Children WASHINGTON (June 22, 2018) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal to lower the dust-lead hazard standards for public comment. The new proposed standards for lead in dust for floors and window sills will be an important...
Online RRP Refresher Certification!
EPA Lead Certification Online Refresher Course The EPA Lead Certification Online Refresher Course is 100% online with no hands-on requirements. You can relax and take this EPA Lead Certification Online Refresher Course from the convenience of your own home. This course is intended as an option for you to renew...
How RRP Works with HUD or Other Federal Funds
Five years since the implementation of the RRP Rule, and it’s still a common occurrence to encounter contractors and housing professionals who are unclear on, or completely unaware of, how RRP works with HUD or other federal funds. As a lead based paint Risk Assessor, I often encounter well meaning...
EPA’s Mandatory RRP Rule – Do You Still Need RRP Training?
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule requires that any contractor performing work on pre-1978 residences or child-occupied facilities, such as schools and daycares, must obtain EPA Firm Certification. The 8 hour training course is a mandatory pre-requisite for any company or individual applying for Firm Certification, and...
Non-Profit Housing Agencies: Are You RRP Compliant?
How does the EPA’s Renovation, Repair, & Painting Rule affect non-profit housing agencies as landlords or property managers? Organizations that own or manage affordable housing units may not be aware that the RRP Rules apply to more than just handing out the Renovate Right pamphlet to new tenants. If your...