Lead Abatement Worker Responsibilities

Section 845.150  Lead Abatement Worker Responsibilities a)         Any individual conducting lead mitigation and lead abatement is required to be licensed as a lead abatement worker in accordance with the Act and Section 845.125.  The licensed lead abatement worker is responsible for the following: 1)         Compliance with the Act and this Part; 2)         Following the direction and guidance provided by a licensed lead abatement supervisor as outlined in the Work Practice and Occupant Protection Plan required by Section 845.255; 3)         Proper implementation of lead mitigation and lead abatement methods; and 4)         Using work practices that: A)        Ensure the safety of the workers involved in the lead mitigation and lead abatement activities; B)        Ensure the safety of the occupants of the regulated facility; and C)        Control dust produced during mitigation or abatement of lead-bearing surfaces or coatings. b)         The lead abatement worker shall possess a valid and current Department-issued license while on-site at any lead mitigation or lead abatement project. c)         Licensed lead abatement workers shall conduct lead mitigation and lead abatement activities only while employed by a licensed lead abatement contractor and only while a licensed lead abatement supervisor is on site.