Lead Hazards & Enforcement for Code Professionals
This focused session equips Code Officials and regulatory professionals with essential knowledge on lead hazards. Understand critical lead exposure risks, including severe health effects on children, pregnant women, and workers, and why lead remains a pressing public health issue. Learn to navigate nuanced regulations effectively. The course covers lead's history, health impacts, proper identification of lead hazards, and key regulatory requirements, emphasizing the EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and safe work practices. Gain practical enforcement strategies for identifying non-compliance and learn about potential penalties. This training reinforces your vital role in ensuring lead-safe housing and jobsites, equipping you to recognize violations and enforce regulations effectively for safer communities.
