In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to work with lead-based paint.
Type
Initial, Renewal
Description
A lead (Pb) risk assessor certification is for a person who does all lead investigation work. This includes:
- Clearances.
- Lead hazard screens.
- Lead risk assessments.
- Lead inspections.
- Lead-safe and lead-free property inspections.
Assessors give advice and options for controlling lead paint hazards. They may use X-ray fluorescence (XRF) devices.
Duration
Two years. An eight-hour refresher training is required every two years to renew.
Fees
$375 for two years. State and local government workers don’t have to pay the fee.
Prerequisites
You must be 18 years of age or older and meet one of the following:
- Have a bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience.
- Have an associate degree and two years of related experience.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of related experience.
- Have professional certification as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, or registered architect, or in a related professional engineering, health, or environmental field, such as safety professional or environmental scientist.
- Be a registered nurse or registered sanitarian and be employed by a health department that provides oversight of the individual’s activities.
You also must complete:
- An initial one-day lead sampling course.
- An initial two-day lead inspection course.
- An initial two-day lead hazard investigation course.
- Manufacturer’s training for at least one make and model of XRF device that you will use.
- See Wis. Admin Code ch. DHS 163, subch. II, Certification of Persons to Perform Lead-Safe Renovation, Lead Hazard Reduction, or Lead Investigation Activities. You must take a state certification exam within six months after completing the first training course.
Instructions
There are two ways to apply after you complete required training:
- Apply for Wisconsin Asbestos and Lead Certifications (online).
- Submit a paper form: