Lead Risk Assessor

Exam

State exam

Education

Not reported

Experience

Experience

Background check

None

<p>Lead Risk Assessors are individuals who conduct risk assessments, which are on-site investigations to determine the existence, nature, severity, and location of lead-based paint hazards, and provide a report explaining the results of the investigation and options for reducing lead-based paint hazards. In addition to being responsible for the same functions as a lead inspectors, they develop standard written inspection protocols for inspections; interpret the results of lead inspections and make recommendations on hazard control options; prepare written lead exposure hazard reduction plans for lead hazard reduction projects; and issue certificates of inspection, certificates of lead free, certificates of lead safe, and certificates of compliance.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 130-A:12; Administrative Rules Chapter He-P 1600</p> <p><strong>Licensure Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>File application</li> <li>Complete a certified training program specific to the discipline of lead testing</li> <li>Have conducted a minimum of 15 full inspections, ten clearance inspections, and five risk assessments over at least a three-month period of time under the supervision of a New Hampshire-licensed Risk Assessor</li> <li>Have one of the following required combinations of education and experience:</li> <ul> <li>a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental remediation, or a related field, and a minimum of one year of experience by the applicant in lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work; or</li> <li>Certification or licensure as an industrial hygienist; a civil, environmental, or structural engineer; an architect; or environmental health practitioner; or</li> <li>An Associate's degree, or higher, in one or more of the following disciplines: environmental project planning; environmental management; environmental sciences; civil, environmental or structural engineering; construction; architecture; industria