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Lead Abatement Worker Training – Initial & Refresher Courses
Blue Island Environmental and Training provides IDPH-accredited Lead Abatement Worker Initial and Refresher training at our Blue Island, Illinois training facility serving Chicago and the Chicagoland area.
24 Hours / 3 Days — $250
The Lead Abatement Worker Initial course is designed for individuals who will perform lead-based paint abatement activities. The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on training covering lead health hazards, worker protection, safe work practices, containment, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, lead-based paint abatement methods, cleaning, waste handling, and applicable regulations.
Students must successfully complete the required training, hands-on exercises, and course examination to receive a training certificate.
Course Includes:
Lead health effects and hazard recognition
OSHA, EPA and Illinois lead requirements
Respiratory protection and personal protective equipment
Regulated work areas and containment procedures
Lead-based paint abatement methods
Safe work practices and exposure control
Cleaning and decontamination procedures
Waste handling and disposal
Hands-on exercises
Course examination
8 Hours / 1 Day — $150
The Lead Abatement Worker Refresher course is for previously trained lead abatement workers who need refresher training. The course combines classroom review with hands-on training covering lead-based paint abatement procedures, worker protection requirements, safe work practices, regulatory requirements, and changes affecting lead abatement work.
Students should provide documentation of their previous Lead Abatement Worker Initial or Refresher training.
Course Includes:
Review of lead health hazards
Respiratory protection and PPE
Containment and regulated work areas
Lead-based paint abatement methods and safe work practices
Cleaning and decontamination procedures
Waste handling and disposal
Hands-on exercises
Regulatory updates
Course examination