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Otsego Northern Catskills


BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

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Lead During Construction

Hazmat worker
Mandate:
Legislation and/or Regulation:
OSHA protects workers and building inhabitants during construction and/or renovation. SED regulations protect building occupants where renovation is taking place.

EPA governs worker/contractor training and certification for lead abatement projects.

What the SRM Service can do to help:
Training and Workshops:
  • Lead Awareness Training
    • We can provide awareness training to operations and maintenance staff on lead paint and materials in their building.
  • Lead Abatement Training
    • We can arrange and advise staff on certification for handling lead during renovation and construction.
Services:
  • Perform a lead inspection of school facilities.
  • Advise the district on strategies for lead abatement.
  • Assist district workers in handling lead properly.
  • Act as a liaison between the district and relevant governing agency.