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On April 22, 2010 new federal rules dealing with lead poisoning went into effect. Environmental contractors, remediators, contractors, painters and others who deal with properties across the country have been affected. Now, when performing renovations, repairs and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built before 1978, contractors must by law be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.
The IAQ Video Network, in conjunction with Cochrane & Associates, just released a new online video at http://www.IAQTV.com that discusses the new rules and how it impacts contractors’
The Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule now requires renovation firms to be certified, individuals to be trained in lead-safe work practices and that training providers be accredited by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It also has major implications for contractors and their insurance coverage.
Under the new rule the EPA has the authority to seek civil fines of $32,500 per offense and an additional criminal fine of $32,500 plus jail time for knowing and willful violation of the RRP requirements. Since the new regulations became law, laboratories such as EMSL Analytical have seen an increase in inquiries regarding lead testing and Jody Thomason from EMSL shows field testing methods and discusses lead sampling procedures.
“We hope the thousands of contractors and environmental professionals dealing with indoor air quality (IAQ) issues and lead find the short 6 minute video informative and helpful,” reported Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane and Associates, the company responsible for the IAQ Video Network.
The IAQ Video Network is the industry's portal for news and information about all the industries related to indoor air quality and the air we breathe. To learn more please visit www.cochraneassoc.com or http://www.IAQTV.com, email info@cochraneassoc.com or call (602)510-3179.
To see the video click here http://www.youtube.com/
