NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:

THE FEDERAL EPA WILL REQUIRE CERTAIN RENOVATORS, REMODELERS, AND PAINTERS TO BE EPA-CERTIFIED BY APRIL 23, 2010.

Beginning April 23, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require firms performing work that disturbs lead-based paint in residential homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978.

Be EPA certified Ensure necessary EPA certified renovators are on each job Ensure all workers affected are trained in specific work practices to prevent lead contamination All work is performed according to EPA work practices Pre-renovation education required for residents Record Keeping requirements are met

The EPA requires certified renovators must:

Use a lead test kit to determine if lead is present Provide on-the-job training in specific work practices for other workers onsite Be physically present on the jobsite at times required by the EPA Regularly direct the work of other employees to insure proper work practices Be available either onsite or by telephone at all time renovation is being conducted Have the site a copy of certification certificate Prepare required records

Penalties for performing work without EPA certified can be up to $32,000 per violation, per day.

The EPA Lead-based Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting is being offered at the following sites & dates:

St. Louis, MO – March 12, 19, & April 16 Kansas City, MO - March 5, 26, & April 9 Omaha, NE – March 19, 29, & April 9 Tampa, FL - March 8, 29 & April 15 Louisville, KY - March 19 El Paso, TX – March 5, April 6 Albuquerque, NM –March 2, April 7 Tucson, AZ – March 4, April 9 Eagan, MN – Mar. 19, 4 hr. refresher Mar. 18

Call for dates for 4 hr. Renovator refresher-required by those who already have previous lead training.

For more information and other surrounding areas, please contact us by email or at (800) 444-6382. If you have a group, we can offer onsite training.