Lead Worker Certificate
According to the California Department of Public Health, the Worker certificate is for those who plan to do lead abatement activities under the direction of a supervisor. These certificates are also for those who plan to do repainting or general construction on surfaces painted with lead-based paint. This includes:
-
Building containment structures and sealing off work areas to prevent lead dust from spreading
-
Removing, enclosing or covering lead-based paint hazards or lead contaminated soil
-
Preparing lead contaminated waste for disposal and cleaning-up the work area
Under California’s Title 17 regulations, a certified Worker
-
may conduct lead abatement activities
-
may not prepare lead abatement plans
-
may not conduct lead hazard evaluations, including clearance inspections
