CDPH Lead Courses
Lead Project Monitor
The PM certificate is for those who plan to oversee lead-related construction work to ensure that specifications are followed. This may include:
Working with consultants, industrial hygienists, journeymen, engineers and housing specialists to develop the project specifications
Performing air monitoring to assess exposure levels and dust wipe sampling to ensure adequacy of containment
Conducting clearance testing at the end of the project to see if any lead contamination remains
Checking work activities for compliance with Federal, State and local regulatory requirements
Under California's Title 17 regulations, a certified Project Monitor
May prepare lead abatement plans
May conduct clearance inspections
May not perform lead abatement activities
May not supervise individuals performing lead abatement activities
May not perform lead hazard evaluations except for clearances
Lead Supervisor
The Supervisor certificate is for those who plan to supervise daily work activities on a lead-related construction work site and/or prepare lead abatement plans. These certificates are also for those who plan to supervise repainting or general construction performed on surfaces painted with lead-based paint. This may include:
Overseeing workers who are performing the activities specified in a lead abatement work plans. (Supervisors also perform lead-related construction work activities themselves).
Enforcing the work practices that ensure worker safety and protect occupants from lead poisoning
Scheduling and coordinating work site activities with building occupants as well as other consultants and contractors
Arranging for proper disposal of lead-containing waste created during work activities
Under California's Title 17 regulations, a certified Supervisor
May perform lead abatement activities
May supervise individuals performing lead abatement activities
May prepare lead abatement plans
May not perform lead hazard evaluations, including clearance inspections
Lead Worker
The Worker certificate is for those who plan to do lead abatement activities under the direction of a supervisor. These certificates are also for those who plan to do repainting or general construction on surfaces painted with lead-based paint. This may include:
Building containment structures and sealing off work areas to prevent lead dust from spreading
Removing, enclosing, or covering lead-based paint hazards or lead-contaminated soil
Preparing lead-contaminated waste for disposal and cleaning up the work area
Under California's Title 17 regulations, a certified Worker
May perform lead abatement activities
May not prepare lead abatement plans
May not perform lead hazard evaluations, including clearance inspections
Lead General Continuing Education
The 8-hour CDPH Lead General Continuing Education course provides continuing education credit for Inspector/Assessor, Sampling Technician, Project Monitor, or Supervisor lead licenses in California.
Your California Department of Public Health (CDPH) lead license must be renewed every year. Maintain your certification by completing at least 8 hours of CDPH-approved lead-related construction Continuing Education every two years. Additionally, anyone Continuing Education class can only be used for a maximum of two renewals. You should complete your General Continuing Education before applying to CDPH for renewal. Does not satisfy Lead Worker.
EPA Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting
This course is designed for renovators, remodelers, painters, maintenance personnel, and any other workers removing or modifying painted surfaces. This course is required to obtain EPA certification as a Certified Renovator, which will enhance credentials as private contractors and also satisfy HUD requirements for interim controls training in Federally-assisted target housing. During the course, the student will have the opportunity for hands-on activities to enhance the learning experience.
The course is divided into eight modules. The specific course content includes:
Why should I be concerned about lead paint?
Regulations
Before beginning work
Contain dust during work
During work
Cleaning activities and checking your work
Record keeping
Training non-certified renovation workers