This online workshop on May 20, 2021 provided information on the health risks associated with lead paint exposure, landlord responsibilities to residents pertaining to lead-based paints, and risk assessment processes and regulations related to abatement. Presenters included:
- Crystal McIntyre, Regional Lead-Based Paint Program Coordinator for US EPA Region 7
- Rick Campbell, Environmental Specialist, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology
- Tony Pierce, Lead Licensing and Radon Program Manager, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology
Resources
The US EPA has educational resources and information on safety, the Renovation, Repair & Painting Program, abatement, and other topics, including resources in Spanish. Resources specific to topics covered during this workshop can be accessed by clicking on the headings below.
Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule and amendments
Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule requirements for property managers
Required booklet to be provided to renters before renovation, repair or painting
Lead-Safe Certification for businesses
Renovation, Repair and Painting Training Classes (individual certification)
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WSU Environmental Finance Center serves communities in EPA Region 7 (Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska). Our projects leverage federal and state grants that focus on research and innovative approaches to environmental policy, protection and management, especially the "how to pay" questions necessary for environmental improvements.
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