The EPA has issued a law requiring the use of lead-safe work practices aimed at preventing lead poisoning.
As of April 22, 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects for compensation that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools that were built before 1978, must be EPA certified and must follow specific lead safe work practices. The EPA "Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule" (RRP) is a federal law that affects anyone who disturbs painted surfaces where lead may be present.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Whether you are currently EPA RRP certified or are just hearing about this law, this e-book has been created to provide you with the information you need to be in compliance with the law, and avoid risking your business by incurring huge EPA fines, OSHA violations and/or potential lawsuits.
RRPHELPFORCONTRACTORS.com and these two eBooks were developed by an EPA RRP Certified, State of California Mold, Asbestos and Lead Removal Contractor. When the new EPA RRP rule came into effect, we quickly recognized that non-compliance with the rule could put all contractor's businesses at serious risk if they were not in compliance.
We have spent many months developing these eBook (Manuals) to provide you with what we feel is the most relevant information you need to be in compliance with this EPA lead law.
These manuals, over 1,100 pages each, contain practical information as well as an enormous amount of resources for contractors that include: