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RRP Waste Disposal RRP Waste Disposal is very straightforward and simple. The key to successfully controlling the waste is having a solid plan on what to do with it. Before the job begins the Certified Renovator in charge of the project should develop and review a plan on what to do with the garbage. Who […]
Airborne Leaded Dust: Prohibited Practices EPA RRP Rule Prohibited Practices The EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule does not specifically address what measures must be taken to reduce the amount of dust generated on the job. Rather, the rule lists three Prohibited Practices that must not be used on the job. A key to minimizing […]
How Widespread is Lead-Based Paint in Housing? According to a 2011 statistic from the EPA, the older the year of construction, the higher the chances of lead-based paint being present. Construction Year Percentage of Houses with Lead-Based Paint Before 1940 87% 1940-1959 69% 1960-1978 24% Approximately 34 million pre-1978 housing units contain paint that meets […]
Knowing how to determine if lead-based paint is present should be a staple for any renovation supervisor. Understanding the toxic effects of lead based paint is critical for anyone associated with renovations in old houses. With lead being found on or in houses built as late as 1990. Testing for lead on any surface that […]
When it comes to health risks of lead, children under age 6 are most at-risk from small amounts of lead. This is because their bodies are still developing and during normal and frequent playing or hand-to-mouth activity, children may swallow or inhale dust from their hands, toys, food or other objects. In children, lead poses […]
Our free RRP EPA Lead Renovator Forms make it easy to stay in compliance while working on homes built prior to 1978. Download either version to improve your safety culture today! Did you know fines start at $37,500 when you are found to be out of compliance with the RRP rule? For example if you […]
Lead-based paint is dangerous because the signs and symptoms of poisoning are not as outwardly obvious as in other cases of exposure to dangerous chemicals. These effects can often be attributed to other factors unknowingly, while the exposure continues undetected. Some additional and misleading signs of lead poisoning include: Headache Stomach ache Irritability Fatigue Loss […]
EPA, HUD, and OSHA Regulations for Home Repair Companies There are several regulations for home repair companies whenever you are working on target housing or child occupied facilities. Target housing is defined as any home or residential unit built on or before December 31, 1977 except: Housing that is built for the elderly or persons […]
Federal Standards define lead based paint as any paint or surface coatings that contain lead equal to or in excess of 1.0 milligram per square centimeter or more than 0.5 percent by weight. Paint with concentrations of lead lower than the definition above can still cause health problems. Even paint with a small amount of […]