The HBA sponsored EPA Lead Safety Certification classes are underway and the remaining classes are filling up fast. Above, HBA Remodeler Member Adrian Rhoads, Rhoads Design & Construction, was among the 30 attendees of the February 5 class conducted by Titan Environmental Services at the Safety Council of the Ozarks training room. The one day class provides instruction and hands-on training to prepare firms for compliance with new EPA rules related to disturbing painted surfaces in homes built before 1978. Those who complete the course successfully are then "certified" to work under the circumstances set forth in the newly expanded regulations for pre-1978 homes. Application for firm certification must also be made to the EPA. Additional classes are scheduled on March 4, 5, and 11 at the Springfield Contractors Association's training room. The March 12 class will be conducted at OTC's Workforce Development Center. You can download the class registration form by clicking here or call Amanda at the HBA office for more information, 881.3711.
If you have questions about this new rule, effective April 22 of this year, visit the EPA's website regarding these new contractor requirements by clicking here.
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