LEAD RISK ASSESSOR TRAINING SYLLABUS

Course presentation includes lectures, demonstrations, at least eight hours of hands-on training, a hands on skills assessment, and a written examination. The course includes instruction on:

Role and responsibilities of a risk assessor.

Collection of Background information to perform risk assessment.

Visual inspection for the purpose of identifying potential sources of lead-based paint hazards.*

Covers HUD and Non-HUD Housing

Sources of environmental lead contamination such as paint, surface dust and soil, water, air, packaging and food.

Regulatory Review and Update

The Risk Assessment, How to Do It

The Risk Assessment in Non-HUD Housing

The Risk Assessment in HUD Housing

Lead hazard screen protocol

Applies to HUD and Non-HUD Housing

Sampling and Inspection Guidelines*

Identification of LBP Hazards (Dust and Soil)

Sampling for Other Sources of Lead Exposure*

Interpretation of lead-based paint and other lead sampling results, including all applicable State or Federal guidance or regulations pertaining to lead-based paint hazards.*

Overview of Key Safety Practices

Risk Assessment Report Forms*

Recordkeeping

Preparation of a Final Risk Assessment Report*

Applies to HUD and Non-HUD Housing

Reducing LBP Hazards

Hazard Reduction/Abatement Recommendations, Development of hazard control options, the role of interim controls, and operations and maintenance activities to reduce lead-based paint hazards.

When Interim Controls are Appropriate

Development of Hazard Control Options*

New DPH Encapsulation Requirements

* Require hands on training and passing grading on hands on skills for course completion.