On January 1, 2011, contractors working in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities must be certified and use lead-safe work practices during renovations. The penalty for noncompliance is $37,000 per day, per violation and possible jail time.
Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, sawing, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children. Under the rule, beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.
Contractors and sub-contractors receiving payment for any lead-related renovation must be both a Certified Firm and a Certified Renovator (complete 8-hour training course). Both are valid for a period of 5 years after which re-certification is required.
m.a.c. Paran provides both initial and refresher training at our facilities in Cincinnati and Cleveland. Or we can travel to any state to perform the training at a location that better suites your needs. m.a.c. Paran also provides training for many other services. Please follow the training links here on the website for more details.
For more information on training opportunities, please don’t hesitate to contact Michelle Paraniuk at macparan@macparan.com.
