Romulus Office: Lead Risk Assessor – Initial

The Lead Risk Assessor initial course is an EPA/State of Michigan requirement for those who wish to perform lead risk assessments in “target housing” (pre-1978 dwellings) or “child-occupied facilities” within the State of Michigan.

This two-day course teaches the regulated process for determining the presence and type of lead-based paint hazards through topics that include reviewing and interpreting lead inspection data, detailed review of homes to identify potential lead-related hazards, thorough review of dust, soil, paint, and water sampling requirements, required methodologies to evaluate hazards and painted components in housing, developing strategies and recommendations to control lead-related hazards, and required documentation and report creation standards.<p>Upon completion of this course, attendees must submit certificates and fees to the State of Michigan to obtain their State certification as lead risk assessors and pass a third-party (State) certification exam. 

Further, applicants must first be currently accredited as a Lead Inspector in the State of Michigan. Finally, applicants must be able to document either a) at least a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience in a construction or environmental trade or b) an Associate’s degree and 2 years of related experience in a construction or environmental trade or c) a Bachelor’s degree and 1-year experience in construction or environmental field.

PLEASE NOTE: As per the Michigan Lead Abatement Act, any individual who wishes to test for lead-related hazards in target housing and child-occupied facilities must first become a licensed lead inspector/risk assessor. Further, this same act requires that this certification be renewed every 3 years. While the required applications are provided during the training course, the fees and required third-party (State) licensing exams required for individuals are not included in the cost of the training course. Download link's provided will expire within a few days, but if you miss the opportunity to download, they will be provided in class.