Contractor Corner
Training - Questions and Answers
| Q: |
If
I am a plumber, work in HVAC or install Sprinklers do I have to be
certified?
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| A: |
No, you do not have to be certified by the state
if you are working under your Department of Commerce License, however,
you must still take the 8 hour training course. If you decide to work
outside of your Commerce license requirements you must obtain full
certification from the state and send in an application for company
and individual.
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| Q: |
Where do I get
training to be certified? |
| A: |
For the one day training check the DHS website www.dhs.wi.gov/lead/Training
for a list of accredited trainers.
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| Q: |
I am a lead
abatement supervisor. Do I have to take the 8 hour training? |
| A: |
If you had you refresher after October 19, 2009 the
RRP information was included in the refresher. If your refresher was
before October 19, 2009 you can either take the 8 hour Lead-Safe
Renovation Initial class, the 4 hour Lead-Safe Renovator Refresher
class or take a supervisor refresher class.
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| Q: |
I am a Certified
Lead-Safe Worker or had Lead-Safe Work training. Do I have to take
the 8 hour training? |
| A: |
You will have to take a 4 hour Lead-Safe Renovator
Refresher class. However you may take the 8 hour Lead-Safe
Renovation Initial class or a lead worker refresher class.
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| Q: |
What training and certification are required to conduct
regulated activities in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied
facilities? |
| A: |
Every regulated project requires at least one
certified Lead-Safe Renovator to be in charge of compliance with the
regulation, train uncertified workers and conduct final cleaning
verification. This
person must complete, at a minimum, an accredited Lead-Safe
Renovation training course and apply to the Department of Health
Services for certification as a Lead-Safe Renovator.
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Last Revised: February 10, 2012 |
