COURSE DESCRIPTION
PLEASE NOTE: Initial classes are now being held in person only.
This course meets CDPH requirements for Inspection and Assessment (IA) training. In this five-day course students study and put into practice U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) protocols for inspecting facilities for lead coatings and for assessing hazards posed by lead. Students learn the limits and uses of paint chip sampling and its analysis by atomic absorption; students will learn the principles of x-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing and use state-of-the-art XRF analyzers in the field. Inspector Assessors must also attend an additional 8-hour manufacturer's training before using an XRF. Visit
XRF Niton Training for more information.
Students perform risk assessments under the guidance of a field-experienced instructor. Student/Instructor mandated ratios for field exercises are at most 10:1 so that each student receives the attention and instruction they need.
Students participate in detailed inspection and assessment of workshops in the field where you will collect paint-chips, soil and settled-dust samples, use a state of the art Niton XLp 300 XRF analyzer to conduct an inspection and perform a mock risk assessment.
Course Completion Documentation**:
A CDPH Course Completion Form documenting completion of the Lead Continuing Education Worker Course is given to students who attend the full day and pass the written examination. Full attendance is mandatory.
**As per CDPH, there is an additional charge to process course completion forms. We are charging a total additional fee of $36 and it will be reflected in the overall cost of this class upon enrollment.**
Course Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM
Lunch: 11:30AM-12:30PM
SPECIAL NOTE:
Complimentary coffee is offered.
Lunch is no longer provided.
As of March 2022- Masks are no longer required regardless of vaccination status. For additional questions please email training@cal-inc.com
In order to become a CA Department of Health (CDPH)certified lead Inspector/Assessor, you will need to complete the following:
1)Lead related IA Initial course (40 hours)
2)Education & Experience
Either: A Bachelor's Degree or higher in a biological, chemical, physical science or related field; and 1 year of experience in lead related construction or a related field: a)conducting environmental inspections and assessing environmental health, occupational safety or environmental hazards; or b)designing projects in environmental health, occupational safety or environmental hazard reduction;
OR
An Associate's degree or higher or (20)semester/30 quarter college units)in a biological, chemical, physical science or related field and 2 years experience in lead related construction or a related field either conducting environmental inspections and assessing environmental health, occupational safety or environmental hazards or designing projects in environmental health, occupational safety or environmental hazard reduction
OR
A High School diploma or its equivalent and 3 years experience in lead related construction or a related field: a)conducting environmental inspections and assessing environmental health, occupational safety or environmental hazards; or b)designing projects in environmental health,occupational safety or environmental hazard reduction
OR
Certified Industrial Hygienists - American Board of Industrial Hygienists Certificate
3)Submit a completed CDPH application and proof of experience along with $75 and a photo to CDPH and pass the CPS State Certification exam. Once you receive your card from CDPH, you will be certified and able to work.
WARNING: DO NOT WORK WITH LEAD BASED PAINT WITHOUT PROPER CERTIFICATION.
ABIH CM Points: See training link on right sidebar for REHS Certification.
Refresher Training: Expiration is every two years. CDPH will not accept training past the two-year date of your last training.