18VAC15-30-450. Initial training criteria for lead abatement worker.
The lead abatement workers course shall last a minimum of 16 hours with a minimum of eight hours devoted to hands-on training. The training course shall address the following topics:
1. Role and responsibilities of an abatement worker.
2. Background information and health effects of lead.
3. Background information on federal, state and local regulations and guidance that pertains to lead-based paint activities.
4. Lead-based paint hazard recognition and control methods.*
5. Lead-based paint abatement and lead hazard reduction methods, including restricted work practices.*
6. Interior dust abatement methods/clean-up or lead hazard reduction.*
7. Soil and exterior dust abatement methods or lead hazard reduction.*
8. Course review.
9. Examination.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 2, eff. November 13, 1996; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2003.