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Lead Abatement Supervisor

A lead abatement supervisor certification is for a person who oversees lead abatement projects onsite. A lead abatement supervisor may also do lead-safe renovation work, if trained in Wisconsin. 

Type

Initial, Renewal

Description

In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to work with lead-based paint. A lead abatement supervisor certification is for a person who oversees lead abatement projects onsite. A lead abatement supervisor may also do lead-safe renovation work, if trained in Wisconsin (learn more about lead safe renovation).

Lead abatement supervisors must be associated with a certified lead company when doing lead work.

Duration

Two years. An eight-hour refresher training is required every two years to renew.

Fees

$275 for a two-year license. State and local government workers don’t have to pay the fee.

Prerequisites

You must be 18 years of age or older and have one of the following:

  • One year of experience as a certified lead abatement worker.
  • Two years or more of experience in a related field, such as asbestos or mold remediation, building trades, construction, painting, remodeling, or maintenance.

You also must complete the following training courses:

  • The one-day initial lead-safe renovation course.
  • The one-day initial lead abatement work course.
  • The two-day initial lead abatement supervision course.

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 pass 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:

Learn more about applying for certification.

Wisconsin statute

Wisconsin Stat. ch. 254, subch. II, Toxic Substances

Wisconsin administrative code

Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 163, Certification for the Identification, Removal and Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazards

Other agencies involved

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Program information

The Lead Certification Program makes sure lead professionals are trained, certified and work safely.

Last revised January 22, 2024