Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Lead Inspector Certification Initial

Why Should You Take This Lead Inspector Initial Course?

This Lead Inspector Initial training provides information for individuals who perform lead-based paint inspections and/or clearance examinations on abatement and renovation projects. This course will teach the legal and technical issues and obligations facing inspectors when inspecting for lead hazards.

This class will teach individuals how to determine whether or not lead-based paint or other lead hazards are present in sufficient quantities to require abatement according to regulatory guidelines.

Topics to be Covered:

• Introduction to the History of Lead
• Facts About How Lead is Used
• Health Effects of Lead Poisoning
• Lead Laws and Regulations
• Roles and Responsibilities of the Lead Inspector
• State Certification Procedures
• Inspection and Assessment Protocols
• Clearance Testing
• Visual Inspections
• XRF Analyzer
  
• Radiation Safety
• Interpretation of Sampling Results
• Report Writing
• Interim and Hazard Control Options
• Liability and Insurance Issues
• Hands-on Exercises in Taking Dust, Soil, and Paint Chip Samples

Requirements for Successful Course Completion:

• Ability to Read, Understand and Speak English Language
• Attend entire course in consecutive days
• Pass a written, multiple choice exam

This course is provided by an accredited trainer that is approved by the necessary EPA and/or Authorized-State lead program, as required based on the course location.

It is the participant's responsibility to verify that the course they attend will be accepted in any other state(s) where you will be performing work, and to process any required paperwork that may be necessary. 

Your state may have detailed education, experience and application processing requirements to qualify for licensing in the Lead field. Students are responsible to verify these requirements prior to registering for a course. There are numerous reciprocity agreements with EPA and other states with authorized lead-based paint programs. Your state may accept training for certification programs from those training providers accredited by EPA or other state authorized programs. Because reciprocity agreements are subject to change, it is strongly recommended that you contact your state's lead program before registering.