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LRAIE – Lead Risk Assessor (Initial)

Session Time: 16 hour (two days)

Cost: $600.00

Objective:Passing the lead risk assessor initial course test which will enable a person to apply for a Texas Department of State Health Services lead risk assessor certification.

Course Target:Persons that want employment as a lead risk assessor

Course Content:

• Role and Responsibilities of the Lead Risk assessor
• History of Lead & Health Effects
• Risk Assessment Protocols
• Sources of lead environmental contamination
• Potential Lead Sources By Visual Inspections
• Lead Hazard Screen Protocols
• Other Sources of Lead & Sampling Methods
• Interpretation of LBP & Other Lead Sample Laboratory Results
• Applicable Federal, State and Local Regulations
• Development of Hazard Control options
• Role of Interim Controls
• O & M Protocols to Reduce LBP Hazards
• Preparation of a Final Risk Assessment Report
• Cases Studies
• Preparation for TDSHS state exam

Course Prerequisite:

• Current Lead Inspector Acceditation

• Bachelor‵s Degree & One Year Experience in a Related Field ‟(eg. Lead, asbestos, public health, environmental remediation, or bldg construction trades)‶

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• Associate‵s Degree & Two Years Experience in a Related Field ‟(eg. Lead, asbestos, public health, environmental remediation, or bldg construction trades)‶

Or

• H.S. Diploma or GED & Three Years Experience in a Related field ‟(eg. Lead, asbestos, public health, environmental remediation, or bldg construction trades)‶

Or

• Certified IH, Professional Engineer, Public Health Nurse, Registered Sanitarian, Certified Safety Professional, Registered Architect, or an Environmental Scientist

Test: At the completion of the course, a ___ question test will be administered. A minimum score of 70% will be passing.

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