CA Lead Worker
This course is for individuals seeking to perform lead abatement activities. In California, Title 17 regulations require you to become certified through California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Description
Abatement is any set of measures designed to reduce or eliminate lead-based paint hazards. Permanent abatement work that must be conducted by a Certified Lead Worker under the supervision of a certified Lead Supervisor.
Course Topics (includes lecture, workshops, and hands-on exercises)
- Lead: An Overview
- Health Effects of Lead Exposure
- Identifying Lead Hazards
- How Much Is Too Much?
- Other Site Hazards
- Know Your Rights
- Abating Lead Hazards
- Respirators: How and Why?
- Get to Know Your Respirator
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Handling Hazardous Waste
- Site Prep
- Review Lesson: Lead Jeopardy Game
- Abatement Methods
- Cleanup and Clearance
- Course Review and Final Exam
Click below to download the course agenda
To apply for new CDPH certifications, you should send an online CDPH/CLPPB application with the following:
- Online Application https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/CLPPB/Pages/LRCcertprocess.aspx
- Proof of Training, via the CDPH Course Completion and Photo (digital)
- Fee - $135.00
NOTES:
Your certification must be renewed annually.
Every other year you are required to attend a 7-hour continuing education for workers (refresher) class before you can renew your certification.
If it has been more than 1 year since you completed your CDPH-approved training, you must take 7 hours of CDPH-approved Continuing Education before applying for certification.
If it has been more than 3 years since you completed your CDPH-approved training, you must take the full course over again before applying for certification.