08-05-2024 - Lead Safe Renovator Supervisor Initial - MA - Norwood, MA

Course Topics Include:

• Pre-renovation activities
• Testing of suspect materials
• Worker safety
• Preparing the work area
• Acceptable work methods
• Cleanup, and cleaning verification
• Recordkeeping and notification requirements
  

DLS Lead-Safe Contractor License Fee and Documentation

Company Fee: $375 for five years

In addition to filling out identifying information on application form, applicant must:

1. Document that a person in a supervisory or management capacity has received the one-day Lead-Safe Renovator-Supervisor ("Certified Renovator") training.
2. Document that a medical monitoring/respirator protection program is in place (entities with employees only). Program templates are on DLS's website.
3. Submit information related to organization of the business or entity - corporate articles of organization, business certificate, etc., as applicable.
4. Submit lists of current and previous employees.
5. Document workers compensation coverage (entities with employees).
6. Affirm compliance with Massachusetts tax laws, including DOR, and DUA.
7. Submit lists of occupational health and safety-related violations, notices of noncompliance, enforcement actions, etc.

Training Renewal Requirements

Individuals must attend a 4-hour Refresher Training class every 5 years to maintain their DLS Lead Certification.

Overview of Lead-Safe Renovation Regulations

(Source: MA DLS)

Common renovation activities such as sanding, sawing, grinding, scraping or demolishing components with lead-painted surfaces can produce exposures to lead dust and paint chips that can be harmful to adults and children. To help protect against this risk, the U.S.EPA issued the Lead Safe Renovation Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, 40 CFR 745, Subpart E in April 2010. The RRP Rule, which is currently in effect nationwide, applies to renovation, repair and painting work conducted for a fee that disturbs more than threshold amounts of lead paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. Under the RRP Rule, contractors who perform such work must receive Firm Certification from the EPA, employ at least one job supervisor who has completed the 1-day lead safety training from approved trainers, and follow specified lead-safe work practices.

On July 9, 2010, the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) received EPA authorization to administer its own standards for Lead Safe Renovation work in target housing and child-occupied facilities, in lieu of the EPA RRP Rule in Massachusetts.