Keep yourself, your kids and customers safe!
Lead dust is a danger that comes mainly from lead paint used in homes built before 1978. There is no safe level of exposure. The amount that can poison a child is so small that you can’t even see it!
Who needs RRP Certification?
The U.S. EPA requires that RRP lead-safe certified contractors preform RRP projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and preschools built before 1978. This includes:
- General contractors;
- Special trade contractors (painters, plumbers, carpenters and electricians)
- Residential rental property owners/managers.
Are you certified to work in pre-1978 housing? If not, would you like to be?
Columbus Public Health (CPH) and Environmental Training Center are teaming up to offer free U.S. EPA Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Paint (RRP) Certification Trainings in Columbus! This class is:
- 1 day
- Offered in English and Spanish
- Offered from October 2024-March 2025
- Limited in size
Free RRP Certification Classes!
Trainings Dates
Trainings in English
- October 22, 2024
- October 23, 2024
- November 19, 2024
- December 3, 2024
- December 10, 2024
- January 14, 2025
- February 11, 2025
- March 11, 2025
Trainings in Spanish
- November 20, 2024
- December 4, 2024
- December 11, 2024
- January 15, 2025
- February 12, 2025
- March 12, 2025
Free HEPA Vacuum!
While supplies last, each business that takes part in this training and gets RRP firm certified will get a free contractor grade HEPA Canister Vacuum (a $500 value)! The HEPA vacuum meets OSHA standards and U.S. EPA RRP standards to remove lead dust.
A business that is already RRP firm certified may also get a HEPA vacuum if it has one or more staff finish the training. Businesses must give proof of RRP firm certification including EPA firm certification email and RRP certificate. Columbus pick-up available or provide your own UPS or FedEx shipping account to pay for shipping.
For more information about lead-safe renovation, repair and safe practices: https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-renovation-repair-and-painting-program
For more information about Ohio licensed lead abatement contractors and lead-safe workers: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/lead-licensure-and-accreditation-program/welcome