"Get the Lead Out of Vermont" Report Attorney General William Sorrell and Acting Commissioner of Health Sharon Moffatt, RN, MSN, released the results of a year-long study of lead poisoning in Vermont.
"Don't Spread Lead Video - Part II A video on lead-safe work practices for do-it-yourselfers, entitled "Don't
Spread Lead: A Do-It-Yourselfer's Guide to Preventing Lead Poisoning by
Working Lead-Safe," is now available on YouTube. This video shows
do-it-yourselfers how to safely handle small repairs or renovations in homes
that contain lead paint.
EMP Compliance Statement - RentalChildcare- Vermont's EMP law requires that owners of rental property and child care facilities sign a compliance form stating that EMPS have been completed and file a copy annually with your insurance carrier and the VT Department of Health. Click here for new regulations on real estate transactions. Window Well Insert Demonstration Lead Links— A comprehensive listing
of lead-related information on the web.
Burlington Lead Program—
The City of Burlington recently received a HUD grant to help property owners control lead paint
hazards.
The Vermont Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program assists landlords and homeowners in reducing the dangers of lead poisoning caused by lead-based paint. In addition to lead awareness information, we provide comprehensive technical and financial assistance to make eligible Vermont properties lead-safe.
New EPA Renovator Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new lead paint regulation that takes effect April 22, 2010. This regulation is called the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule and it applies to contractors, property owners and others who disturb or repair paint in pre-1978 housing, child care facilities, and even schools.
While similar to Vermont’s EMP law, the RRP rule has a few important differences. It requires completion of an 8-hour training course, pre- and post-work notices to owners and residents, and a cleaning verification procedure. You can learn more about the RRP rule here.
Contractors and painters should take this training as soon as possible to insure they can obtain the appropriate license before the rule takes effect in April. See our training schedule for a list of upcoming classes.
If you own, rent or work in a building built before 1978, chances are you're being exposed to lead.
How to reduce and eliminate the lead risk in your home.
What you need to know to protect yourself from lead.
How to work safely on older homes.
Where there's lead, there's liability. Here's what you can do to protect yourself and your tenants.
Here's what you can do to protect your daycare.
Just 60 seconds with a power sander on lead paint can contaminate an entire home. Follow these simple steps anytime you're working on a building that may contain lead.
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