When most people think Earth Day they think how they can contribute towards the environment. Things that might come to mind are riding a bike to your local destination, taking a walk in the park and picking up litter, mostly outdoor activities. Under the new RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) regulation, the EPA is thinking about the environment and safety inside your home. Starting April 22, 2010, the EPA issued rules that require lead safe practices geared toward preventing lead poisoning.
Washington Post article “EPA rules on lead paint in home renovations will soon take effect” reports:
A new federal rule aimed at reducing exposure to toxic lead-paint chips and dust requires renovators to be trained and certified in EPA-approved methods of containing and cleaning up work areas.
"We're scrambling to learn the procedures as quickly as we can,"said contractor Ethan Landis of Landis Construction in the District. On Friday,he and three of his project managers were scheduled to learn the methods during an all-day course run by the Connor Institute in Gaithersburg, for $225 each. "Now that the deadline is here, the real costs are going to become evident," Landis said. "There is a huge upfront cost just for training alone."
The EPA estimates that its new rule will add $8 to $167 to the cost of the average interior remodeling job, but contractors say the expense to homeowners will be much greater.
Click here to view the full article from the Washington Post:
For additional information email us at info@drcheung-oemadvisor.com or call 888-361-8882.
Disclaimer: Dr. Cheung/ OEM Advisor, LLC. makes every effort to verify the facts, findings and references that are posted, but the accuracy and completeness of the information, and of any statements or opinions based thereon, are not guaranteed. The reader assumes all risks in using information posted or archived.
Furthermore, this message is for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate to your individual situation. As the science, knowledge and regulations is evolving, you should monitor the various available resources noted previously to keep you updated. Please contact your occupational medicine or public health professionals.