Why Should You Take This Lead Inspector/Risk Asessor Course?

This Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor training is designed to provide information for those individuals who perform lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments and/or clearance examinations on abatement and renovation projects.

This course will teach the legal obligations facing inspectors/risk assessors when inspecting for lead hazards, and individuals will learn to determine whether or not lead-based paint or other lead hazards are present in sufficient quantities to require abatement according to regulatory guidelines. This workshop prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.

Education and Experience Requirements:

One (1) year experience in a related field (eg. Lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, construction-related health and safety inspection) and one of the following:

1. A Bachelors degree and one (1) additional year of experience in a related field.

2. Certification as a sanitary inspector-grade 1; health officer, an industrial hygienist, an engineer, a registered architect, or an environmentally-related scientific field such as an environmental scientist.

3. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least two additional years experience in a related field.

An examination will be given at the end of the course. Upon successful completion of the examination, a Certificate of Completion, along with information and required paperwork for entrance into State examinations, will be issued.

Company Registration: In addition to complying with the training and individual certification requirements, any individual offering to perform lead hazard evaluations in New Jersey must work for a Lead Evaluation Contractor (including if you are self-employed). A $2,518.00 fee is required (as of 2022) - view NJ application and requirements. 

*Receieve a complimentary (1) Hour ZOOM Refresher prior to taking your 3rd Party Exam. 

Interactive 5-Day (40 Hour) Training that includes lecture and hands-on. Topics include but not limited to: Lead-Based Paint hazards, federal and state regulaions and guidelines. Project management, worker protection, mitigation, legal and issurance and supervisor roles.  

IMPORTANT: 

Application Education and Experience Requirement:

Prior to training, all individuals applying for a Lead Supervisor for Housing and Public Buildings permit must certify that they meet the minimum education and experience requirements as set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:62-3.2(e).

A permit will be issued only to those applicants who meet the following:

1. A minimum of one (1) year experience as a lead abatement worker; and

2. A minimum of two (2) years experience in a related field or the construction trades.

Interactive 4-Day (32 Hour) Training that includes lecture and hands-on. Topics include but not limited to: Lead-Based Paint hazards, federal and state regulaions and guidelines. Project management, worker protection, mitigation, legal and issurance.