Tag: EPA
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EPA Enforcement Alert Issued for Lead Based Paint Renovations
An EPA Enforcement alert has been released. The EPA enforcement alert is for contractors and property managers working in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. What did we learn through the EPA enforcement alert? What did we learn? The Environmental Protection Agency wants contractors and property managers to be aware. The recent enforcement actions highlight that…
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Is There a Safe Way to Clean and Disinfect Surfaces?
Starting May 1, 2020, many states stay home orders will begin to expire. Phase one to getting Americans back to work will begin which will contribute to more contaminated public surfaces. Is there a safe way to clean and disinfect surfaces to help stop the spread of COVID-19? Are there certain disinfectants that work better…
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Environmental Protection Agency Submits New Water Testing Proposal
New water testing procedures for utility companies were submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency last week. Almost three decades have passed since the Environmental Protection Agency has updated the requirements. Furthermore, a controversial piece of the new proposal swirls around the removal of old lead water pipes in the ground. Instead, testing frequency will be…
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Lead Safety Week
Dedicating a Week for Lead Safety Starting on Oct 22nd, the Trump administration announced National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week to highlight tools, products, and resources to assist partners at all levels in educating their communities about reducing lead hazards. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
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How to Certify your Firm for the EPA RRP Lead Renovator Rule
In this video we explain how to certify your firm for the EPA RRP Lead Renovator Rule. Did you know that your firm has to be certified with the Environmental Protection Agency if you are working in houses built prior to 1978? Also, you most employ at least one certified renovator that would be assigned…
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Lead Renovator Containment
“Containment” is a system of temporary barriers used to isolate a work area so that no dust or debris escapes while the renovation is being performed. There are many degrees of containment, ranging from simple plastic sheeting on the floor surrounding a small work area to a fully enclosed space. Some types of containment are…