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You Can Be A Lead Smart Renovator

Over 60% Of Housing in Miane May Contain Lead Paint

Any repainting or renovation work in pre-1978 housing can create lead hazards and cause lead poisoning.

By taking a one-day “Lead-Smart Renovator” course you can:

  • Learn how to protect yourself and others from lead poisining

  • Learn how to keep a lead-safe environment

  • Qualify to work on federally-assisted housing under HUD’s “Lead-Safe Housing Regulation” (24 CFR Part 35)

  • Meet OSHA lead in construction and respiratory protection training requirements

  • Learn how to comply with the latest state and federal lead rules

  • Receive a wallet card to show that you have successfully completed a
    DEP-approved “Lead-Smart Renovator” course.

    For information on the “Lead-Smart Renovator” training, call any of these DEP-licensed trainers - Training Schedule 2006 (to view training schedule for other months and the abbreviation key, click on month tab in lower-left corner)