LEAD SUPERVISOR TRAINING SYLLABUS

Prerequisite for those who wish to be fit tested is a medical approval form indicating the individual can wear a respirator and the respirator.

Individuals must be clean shaven in the area of the respirator seal to the face.

The course 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:

Background information on lead and its adverse health effects.

Background information on Federal, State, and local regulations and guidance that pertains to lead- based paint abatement.

Legal and insurance issues relating to lead-based paint abatement.

Development of preabatement work plan*.

Hazard recognition and control*.

Respiratory protection and protective clothing*.

Employee information and training.

Project management.

Contract specifications.

Supervisory techniques.

Lead paint abatement or lead hazard reduction including prohibited methods*.

Interior dust abatement/cleanup or lead hazard reduction*.

Soil and exterior dust abatement or lead hazard reduction*.

Soil, dust, and air sampling-

Clearance standards and testing.

Cleanup and Waste disposal.

Community relations process.

Cost estimation.

Recordkeeping.

Role and responsibilities of a supervisor.

Liability and insurance issues relating to lead-based paint abatement.

Risk assessment and inspection report interpretation*.

Development and implementation of an occupant protection plan and abatement report*.

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