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Compliance with new EPA lead paint regs
April 24, 2010
9:35 AM
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It is a very rigerous certification process, fill out the aplication, stick it in an envelope with a fat check for the EPA and you are certified!

April 19, 2010
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All interior projects that disturb an area of six square feet or greater fall under the rule. The threshold for outdoor projects is 20 square feet. Any window replacement is covered by the clean work site requirements.

So has anyone been "certified" yet. From my understanding, at least one worker on a project must be certified as a "lead safe" worker.

April 16, 2010
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As I understand it, there is no "dictation at what level" to abate lead.
But any amount of lead would need to be addressed based on the new reg's going into effect.
According to your XRF readings those levels are high and I would investigate a little further.

April 15, 2010
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at what kind of concentration do you need to abate the lead paint?

just borrowed a XRF, found a lot of lead in the paint, varying from 500-10.000ppm.:ph34r:

April 13, 2010
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Conforming to April 22nd Lead Law
Thought I'd post a message here for anyone who needs assistance with equipment needed and or answers to conforming to the new lead law.
AIRGAS Safety has the necessary equipment that you may need to conform by April 22nd.
Lead Check kits
Hepa Vacs
Containment Equipment: Poly for containments, Bags, Zipwalls, Tape, etc
And all the general safety equipment (suits, respirators, gloves etc)
Please don't hesitate to give myself; Kim Bell with AIRGAS Safety, (or your rep with AIRGAS Safety) a call and I/we can guide you for compliance by April 22nd.
AIRGAS Safety
800-827-2338 ext 467

March 17, 2010
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The application for the certification from EPA is downloadable and fillable on line. It is really an easy application.
It does not apply to just schools. The term they use is child occupied facility and target housing.
Classes are sprouting up at most training providers, I find you just have to make sure they are EPA approved.

March 8, 2010
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You knew it was coming sooner or later.

March 2, 2010
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We are sending everyone to the EPA class. We do a lot of environmental work so it isn't going to have a large impact.

March 2, 2010
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Curious as to what others think or are doing in regards to the EPA reg that comes online this April that will effect schools built prior to 1978. Looks like a can of worms or more half baked goverment intervention, Honestly I think they would protect our children from the dangers of lead better if they simply banned toys from China!

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