Get Lead Certified—Training for EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair & Painting) Rule in Elkhorn, WI

Nov. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- The EPA requires that property managers, landlords, general contractors and remodeling contractors of all types—including plumbers, electricians, painters, window installers, and even wood floor refinishers—carry this certification if disturbing lead-based coatings (including lead paint, stain, shellac, varnish, etc.) in any home or child-occupied building (school, daycare, etc.) built before 1978. This Lead Safe Renovator - Initial class—which is 100% approved by Wisconsin's Department of Health Services—will be held Nov. 15 in Elkhorn, Wis., and will be instructed by Samantha Dalsing, president of Testudo.

The class will be held at Lakeland Builders Association headquarters at 1560 N. Country Club Parkway, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All students who hold the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier license can receive eight hours of continuing education credits for attending a course. The cost of the course is $250.

Sign up for this Lead Safe Renovator class here: http://register.testudoonline.com/register.php?y=2011&m=11&d=15&id=56

During this training, contractors and property managers will learn about all facets of the RRP rule, including why it was enacted and how they can successfully comply with the rule to avoid government fines.

Samantha Dalsing has thus far taught more than 1,000 of Wisconsin’s remodeling contractors about the RRP rule. Testudo LLC holds Lead Safe Renovator training sessions throughout Wisconsin, so if this particular class is not convenient for you, contact Testudo today to schedule training in your area. By attaining this certification, you can help reduce lead poisonings.

After you take this course, you may also be interested in working with Testudo for your lead testing needs—don't hesitate to ask us about them. Conducting lead testing on your scheduled jobs could potentially save you thousands of dollars. Call us immediately to find out how.

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Testudo LLC provides lead training in accordance with the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule. We hold classes throughout Wisconsin so contractors can get their Lead Safe Renovator certification.