Lead Abatement Worker

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<p>Lead Abatement Workers are employees of a lead abatement contractor or of the owner or manager of a leased or rented dwelling or dwelling unit, or of a childcare facility. They may take any set of measures designed to permanently eliminate a lead exposure hazard, including removal, containment, encapsulation, or replacement of surfaces or fixtures that present a lead exposure hazard and all preparation, cleanup, and post-abatement clearance testing associated with such measures.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 130-A:12; Administrative Rules Chapter He-P 1600</p> <p><strong>Certification Requirements:</strong></p> <ul><li>File application</li> <li>Must be 18 years of age or older</li> <li>Complete a certified training program specific to the discipline of lead abatement</li> <li>Lead abatement workers must perform lead abatement activities under the supervision of a lead abatement supervisor, a lead abatement contractor, or an owner qualified to perform lead abatement</li></ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp;Not required</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;Refresher training program specific to the discipline must be completed once every three years</p> <p><strong>Fees</strong>:</p> <ul><li>Initial certification: $75</li> <li>Annual renewal: $75</li></ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong>&nbsp;Permitted with individuals licensed by another state or the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provided the requirements for licensure and training are equivalent to or higher than requirements of this state</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>