COEH Lead Courses - Questions & Answers
Who should take lead courses? What course(s) do
you need to take?
Our lead courses meet the needs of decision makers
as well as those actually doing lead inspection or lead abatement work.
Decision makers get the information they need to discuss options with
and evaluate the work of contractors and consultants. Those doing the
work themselves learn the specific skills and procedures required.
To help you decide which course is best for you, we've put together
the following guidelines.
Do you want to learn how to collect paint chip,
dust, or soil samples, use an x-ray fluorescence analyzer (XRF) to
test for lead paint, or conduct a risk assessment or lead hazard
evaluation? Do you want to become DPH or EPA certified as an Inspector/Risk
Assessor?
If so, take Lead-Based
Paint Inspection and Assessment.
Do you want to learn how to conduct lead hazard
abatement? Do you want to learn how to safely conduct large renovation
and construction projects that will disturb lead paint? Do you want
to become DPH or EPA certified as either a Supervisor or a Project
Monitor?
If so, take Lead-Based
Paint Abatement Supervision and Monitoring.
Do you need to update your training? Do you need
to meet the DPH requirement for seven hours of continuing education?
Are you applying for DPH recertification?
If so, take Continuing
Education for Certified Lead Professionals. This course meets
the continuing education requirements for all DPH certification
disciplines except Lead Worker.
Do you work in a state other than California?
You will need to determine if a state has its own
program (such as California) or if the U.S. EPA runs the program
for the
state. Call the U.S. EPA for information. Once you are certified
by one state (such as California), that certification is valid wherever
the U.S. EPA runs the certification program. You can also use California
certification to apply directly to the EPA for certification. States
that run their own programs may or may not recognize California (or
EPA) training or certification. Contact that state program directly
to learn about its requirements.
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