A guide to indoor air quality september 2008 provides information on common indoor air pollutants and steps to mitigate them to create healthier indoor spaces. Important lead hazard information for families, child care providers, and. Lead can affect childrens brains and developing nervous systems, causing reduced iq, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. Leadbased paint louisiana department of environmental quality. New epa lead rules to affect residential installations.
Contractors required to provide lead paint hazard brochure. These professionals are certified risk assessors or inspectors, and can determine if your home has lead or lead hazards. Environmental and compliance protection agency assurance 2201a volume 10, number 4 of. Simple steps to protect your family from lead hazards if you think your home has lead based paint. The lead safety guide dvd is your solution for teaching your employees about the new epa rrp renovate repair renovation right rule law. Environmental protection agency ofice of pollution prevention and toxics epa740f08003 december 2008 small entity compliance guide to renovate right epas leadbased paint renovation, repair, and painting program a handbook for contractors, property managers and maintenance personnel working in homes, child care facilities and schools. Important lead hazard information for families, child care providers, and schools black and white portrait pdf 12 pp, 8 mb. Interactive epa small entity compliance flow chart. Jan 07, 2010 the epa issued the new rules and practices in april 2008. You can hire a certified professional to check for leadbased paint. Epas leadbased paint renovation, repair and painting program september 2011 revision pdf 32 pp, 3.
Learn to renovate right by reading the epa lead standard on renovations, repairs and painting. Compliance with new federal leadbased paint requirements. Epas leadbased paint renovation, repair, and painting program. Bay area epa lead safe certified firm bill fry construction. Renovate right lead hazard information pamphlet before starting. A copy of the pamphlet can be obtained at renovaterightbrochure. I received 1 copy of the brochure and it was a copy of the brochure. Remember, lead can also come from outside soil, your water, or household items such as lead glazed pottery and lead crystal. Renovate right brochure pdf required to be handed out to. Lead based paint is a major source of lead poisoning in children and can affect adults as well.
The first phase of the rules went into effect in december 2008, requiring contractors to provide owners, tenants and childcare facilities with a copy of epas lead hazard information pamphlet. You can hire a certified professional to check for lead based paint. Trifold brochure developed for head start parents on lead. Prerenovation education give to customers, residents, homeowners and other affected parties prior to beginning any job that may disturb lead paint in pre1978 structures. The first requirement for both epa and hud regulations is education. Pdf if you have remaining stocks of the april 2010 version of the renovate right brochure, use this insert to replace page 10 of that document.
Select a state al alabama ak alaska as american samoa. Alan heymann 202 74126 washington, dc the district department of the environment ddoe announced that beginning december 22, anyone paid to renovate residential housing or childoccupied facilities such as daycare centers built before 1978 must provide a new epa pamphlet, entitled renovate right, to the owners and occupants. Important lead hazard information for families, child care. Postdisaster renovations and leadbased paint what is epas renovation, repair and painting rrp rule.
National lead poisoning prevention week nlppw is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state and local governments to raise awareness of lead poisoning prevention and reduce childhood exposure to lead. If your goal is to eliminate lead or lead hazards, contact the national lead information center at 1800424lead 5323 for more information. The leadsafe certified guide to renovate right pdf 12 pp, 7 mb contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Renovate right important lead hazard information for. Lead in paints, typically in older homes, can be ingested andor inhaled through lead dust that is created as paint chalks, chips, or peels from deteriorated surfaces. Test kits must be epaapproved and are available at hardware stores. Protect your family from lead in your home pdf 17 pp, 674k. Epa actions supporting the federal lead action plan. Important lead hazard information for families, child care providers and schools informing me of the potential risk of the lead hazard exposure from renovation activity to be performed in my dwelling unit. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page.
Epa green building resources us epa archive document. Renovate right pamphlet, no charge, english, color, pdf file. Important lead hazard information for families, child care providers, and schools september 2011. C e rtified f i r m l e a d sa f e renovatethe leadsafe certified guide to right ough the e t v ee. An epaapproved information pamphlet on identifying and controlling leadbased paint hazards, protect your family from lead in your home pdf. Important lead hazard information for families, child care providers and schools. You must have a pdf reader to view some of the attachments and may obtain. The epa issued the new rules and practices in april 2008. Lead occupational takehome exposures occupational takehome exposures continued occupational takehome exposures continued occupational take home exposures continued key concepts resources csem. This brochure raises citizens awareness of the importance of wastewater, explains the basics of wastewater treatment, and contains helpful hints for homeowners about what not to put into the sanitary sewer system.
Rhode islands regulations differ from the federal epa rrp. Protect your family from lead in your home lead us epa. Contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb more than six square feet of painted surfaces in homes and child occupied facilities including day care centers and schools built before 1978 must, among other. If you have remaining stocks of the april 2010 version of the renovate right brochure, use this insert to replace page 10 of that document. You or your contractor may also test for lead using a lead test kit. Protecting your crew from silica dust and lead concrete. Lead in dust is the most common way people are exposed to lead. Small entity compliance university of california, santa cruz. Renovate right pamphlet, no charge, english, color, pdf file rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Leadbased paint was used in more than 38 million homes until it was banned for residential use in 1978. Protect your family from lead in your home united states environmental protection agency united states consumer product safety commission u. Nov 28, 2016 see epas about pdf page to learn more.
These materials provide information on epas lead safe renovation and repair. For assistance identifying certified firms in these states contact the national lead information center. Amazon was great about helping me to try to correct the order and send the right amount. New leadbased paint removal regulations and certification. To find your nearest epa certified firm, first select the type of company youre looking for renovator or evaluation, then please enter either a complete address, or a zip code, or a city and state. Renovate right important lead hazard information for families. Postdisaster renovations and leadbased paint us epa.
Leadbased paint hazards are harmful to both adults and children, but particularly pregnant women and children under age six. Protect your family pamphlet explaining the dangers of lead in your home and how to protect your family from lead based paint hazards. Federal law requires that before signing a lease for housing built before 1978, renters must receive the following from your landlord. September 2011 pdf 32 pp, 982 k contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. The leadsafe certified guide to renovate right lead us epa. Confirmation of receipt of lead pamphlet q i have received a copy of the pamphlet, renovate right. Protect your family is also available in spanish, vietnamese, russian, arabic and somali, and in cameraready format you may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. The leadsafe certified guide to renovate right epa. However, just 1 terrible copy was delivered again the second time. You can get copies of renovate right by calling 1800424lead 5323 or you can download it at use. The brochure gives a wealth of information on lead based paint including potential health concerns and how to arrange for testing to be done to specifically determine the lead based paint hazards in a particular structure. C ertified f i r c m r f i r m l e ad saf e renovatethe lead safe certified guide to right ough the e v ee. The dvd goes over the epa skillsets that contractors must. Hud washington dc 20410 united states department of housing and urban development.
The leadsafe certified guide to renovate right lead. This includes reports certifying that lead based paint is not present, records relating to the distribution of the lead pamphlet renovate right. Any known information concerning the presence of leadbased paint or leadbased paint hazards in the home or. If so, there are new federal regulations that must be followed in order to. Epa regional offices region 1 connecticut, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, rhode island, vermont regional lead contact u. Give your child the chance of a lifetime, keep your child leadsafe pdf 2 pp, 6k. Welcome to the leadbased paint lbp resource center. Trifold brochure developed for head start parents on lead poisoning prevention. The leadsafe certified guide to renovate right april 2010 provides basic facts about lead and information about lead safety when work is being done in a home, building, child care facility, or school. Attach to contract, or insert language in the contract, a lead warning statement and confirmation that you have complied with all notification requirements. Epa740k1 april 2010 important lead hazard information for families, child care providers and schools. These professionals are certified risk assessors or inspectors, and. Provide, as part of the contract process, an epaapproved information pamphlet on identifying and controlling leadbased paint hazards titled protect your family from lead in your home pdf.
If you ever do work in homes, child care centers or schools that were built prior to 1978, you need to understand the rrp rule, which became effective april 22, 2010. Renovatethe leadsafe certified guide to right ough the et v ee. The rhode island department of health health is authorized by the united states environmental protection agency epa to administer and enforce the federal renovation, repair, and painting rrp rule regarding lead hazard control activities. As regulation of the remodeling industry becomes increasingly complex and compliance becomes challenging it makes it all the more important that you work with a firm that believes in working within the rules and protecting your largest investment. Postdisaster renovations and leadbased paint fact sheet. Environmental protection agency to conduct leadbased paint activitiesor renovations important. May 27, 2012 epa brochure protect your family from lead based paint. You can learn more about renovating your older home through the epas renovate right brochure. This should be done by providing a copy of the renovate right pamphlet to the owner and residents with a signature requirement to the last page of the pamphlet as documentation that this step was completed no more than 60 days prior to the beginning of renovation. This web page allows users to download the following brochures and posters that provide information on epas leadsafe renovation and repair requirements as well as general information on lead and how to protect against lead poisoning. This includes reports certifying that leadbased paint is not present, records relating to the distribution of the lead pamphlet renovate right.
This article is reproduced for online reading from the brochure the leadsafe guide to renovate right by the epa. For a list of entities whose certification has been suspended, revoked, modified or reinstated, click here. The leadsafe certified guide to renovate right us epa. The brochure gives a wealth of information on lead based paint including potential health concerns and how to arrange for testing to be done to specifically determine the lead based paint hazards in. A handbook for contractors, property managers, and maintenance personnel working in homes. Epa lead based paint renovation, repair, and painting rule information. Please contact epa regarding questions on the federalregulations, and on the information in the booklet below. Important lead hazard information for families, child care providers and schools, any signed and dated statements from owneroccupants that the requirements do not apply to their location, and.
The new requirement you need to know about is the environmental protection agencys renovation, repair and painting rule, which tackles the problem of lead dust. Epa has regulations for certification and training of abatement professionals. Lead renovation right brochures us environmental protection agency, hud and epa on. Test kits must be epa approved and are available at hardware stores. Overview of the epa lead based paint renovation, repair, and painting rule april 2008 this is a federal program, which is not being promulgated by ldeq. Protect your family from leadbased paint via epa by. Renovate right lous professional education services. Very important new epa regulations for renovation of certain properties build before 1978. Lead section title page what is in this section and objectives case example. Renovate right compliance handbook is available at. Jul 07, 2011 the lead safety guide dvd is your solution for teaching your employees about the new epa rrp renovate repair renovation right rule law. To find your nearest epa certified firm, first select the type of company youre looking for renovator or evaluation, then please. If you plan to do renovation work yourself, this document. Read epa s pamphlet, the lead safe certified guide to renovate right, to learn about the lead safe work practices that contractors are required to follow when working in your home see page 12.
Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of. Environmental protection agency office of pollution prevention and toxics a handbook for contractors, property managers and maintenance personnel working in homes, child care facilities and schools built before 1978 small entity compliance guide to renovate right epas leadbased paint renovation, repair, and painting program epa740f08003. Apr 08, 2010 very important new epa regulations for renovation of certain properties build before 1978. The order advertisement said that it was a package of 25. Important lead hazard information for families, child care providers, and schools march 2008 provides basic facts about lead and information about lead safety when work is. Locate certified renovation and lead dust sampling. Lead safety documents and outreach materials lead us epa. Contractors required to provide lead paint hazard brochure ddoe.
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