This Lead Dust Sampling Technician certification allows individuals to conduct clearance tests following renovation projects to ensure that proper lead dust cleaning procedures have been followed. This training course concludes with the 25-question technician certification exam and is valid for 4 years.
Summary of New Updates/Corrections. The course has been revised to address regulatory changes that became effective in October 2011 and in 2021 to reflect revisions to the dust-lead clearance levels. Training manuals.
Renovation activities that disturb lead-based paint can create dangerous lead paint dust. The purpose of lead dust clearance is to determine if the area is safe for re-occupancy.
DST Initial Source Files (ZIP) (zip) Note: The course chapters are made up of both Word and Powerpoint files. They include a Powerpoint file of the slides, and a Word file of the attachments. In addition to these files, the Instructor manual includes a short introductory Word document for each chapter.
Conduct a visual inspection and correctly identify visible dust, debris, and deteriorated paint. Collect dust samples in accordance with standard acceptable procedures. Interpret the results of a laboratory analysis for lead in dust correctly.
Wipe samples for settled leaded dust can be collected from floors (both carpeted and uncarpeted), interior window sills, window troughs and other similar surfaces. A. Disposable, moistened towelettes or baby wipes.
A HEPA vacuum can help remove lead dust, but lead dust particles can be too small for even a HEPA filter, and their density means filters have a harder time trapping them than other particles of similar size. That is why using a HEPA vacuum is only part of the proper lead dust remediation procedure in your home.
Severe damage to the brain and kidneys. Reproductive system damage. Increased blood pressure. Anemia.
Passing this course meets the training requirement (under Title 17 regulations) for California Department of Public Health (CDPH) certification as a Sampling Technician.
Course registration fee includes a $36 fee FACS training must pay to CDPH to issue you a course completion form (training certificate).
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