EPA Lead-Based Paint Certification
     2013 Training Course Schedule                

Brandt Instruments Environmental & Safety Training

2013 EPA Accredited Lead-Based Paint Training Course Schedule

Lead Inspector, Risk Asssessor & Supervisor of Lead Abatement Projects

Note: Louisiana State University (LSU) Department of Continuing Education, Professional Development Division discontinued the EPA Lead-Based Paint Certification classes owing to the cutbacks at the University. The Department turned over all the training responsibilities to Deborah Brandt, who had been their principal instructor for the lead courses since 1994, in order to continue providing the same high standards of training to their students.

Courses are accredited by:

Louisiana DEQ:  Lead Training Provider #3TPR118242
Texas Department of State Health Services: License #20451
Mississippi DEQ: Training recognized through reciprocity with Louisiana. .
Alabama: Courses approved through 6-01-13. Download the approved lead trainer list
              from the AL Safe State link at bottom of the page
Oklahoma: Contact OK-DEQ, Air Quality Division for approvals (405-702-4160)

(All class rosters are filed with the lead divisions in the above states)

Environmental and Occupational Safety Training
Most Courses Run From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Supervision of Lead Abatement Projects
32 Hours

Lead Supervisor Refresher
8 Hours

Lead Abatement Project Design
Prerequisite: Supervision of Lead Projects 
8 Hours

Lead Project Designer Refresher
4 Hours

Inspecting for Lead Hazards
24 Hours

Lead Inspector Refresher
8 Hours

Lead Hazard Risk Assessment
Prerequisite: Inspecting for Lead Hazards
16 Hours

Lead Hazard Risk Assessment Refresher
8 Hours

Lead Abatement Worker Training &
OSHA Lead Standard for Industry - Non-Residential Courses

Scheduled upon request
On-site training available
Call for information and pricing

The 2013 lead refreshers are scheduled to be held at the following designated hotel:

Location:     Clarion Inn & Conference Center / Mike Anderson's
                     (Formerly Holiday Inn Gonzales)
                    1500 West Hwy 30, Gonzales LA
                     I-10 Exit #177, located ¼ mile east of exit
                     Hotel Phone: 225-647-8000

Note:  When you call for reservations, please let them know that you are with the Brandt Instruments Group. We receive a special room rate for anyone attending the classes ($99.95 including breakfast). The Internet reservation site and the national reservations phone desk do not have the meetings information.

Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out for guests who fail to identify their affiliation at the time the reservation is made, so please remember this all-important step when reserving your lodging.

Brandt Instruments, Inc.
Environmental & Safety Training
18568 Oak Grove Pkwy.
Prairieville, LA 70769

Program Coordinator: Deborah J. Brandt

Phone: 225-673-6776 / 800-337-6291  / dbrandt@brandtinst.com

Inspector: Conducts surface-by-surface investigations to determine the presence of lead-based paint in buildings before, during and after lead-based paint work. Performs inspections, clearance testing after abatement, samples paint, dust and soil, prepares reports explaining results of investigations.

Risk Assessor: Performs all the duties of an Inspector, in addition, evaluates the types & severity of lead-based paint hazards before, during and after lead-based paint work. Performs inspections, lead hazard screens, risk assessments, clearance testing after abatement, samples paint, dust and soil, interprets sample testing results, explains options for reducing lead-based paint hazards.

Abatement Supervisor: Implements and supervises lead-based paint abatement work practices. Submits required abatement notification forms. Prepares occupant protection plans and abatement reports.

Abatement Project Designer: Oversees and evaluates lead-based paint abatement work to ensure that contract plans and specifications are followed. Prepares abatement project designs, occupant protection plans, and abatement reports.

Abatement Worker: Performs lead-based paint abatement work under the direction of a certified Abatement Supervisor. Adheres to work practice standards.

Download Summary of EPA Lead Paint Certification Classes

State Lead-Based Paint
Accreditation & Certification Web Sites
Download Rules & Certification Forms

1. Louisiana DEQ:
   http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2884/Default.aspx
   
   
2. Mississippi DEQ:
   http://www.deq.state.ms.us/MDEQ.nsf/page/Air_Lead-BasedPaint?OpenDocument
   
   
3. Oklahoma DEQ:
   http://www.deq.state.ok.us/aqdnew/lbp/index.htm
   
   
4. Texas Department of Health
   http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/elp/default.shtm
   
   
5. Alabama Department of Health
   http://alabamasafestate.ua.edu/environmental-accreditation/lead-based-paint-abatement/
   
   These are links to the state lead pages where you can download state
   regulations, lead certification application forms & instructions

LSU Asbestos Certification Courses

We do not teach the asbestos certification courses. The contact for the LSU coordinator for the asbestos classes is:

W.M. Johnson (Del)
Program Coordinator
Professional Development
LSU Continuing Education
Louisiana State University
1215 Pleasant Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

(225) 578-0287
(225) 578-6324 FAX
"Del Johnson" <DJohnson@outreach.lsu.edu>
www.outreach.lsu.edu

Course Registration Desk
(225) 578-2500

The LSU web link to the environmental & safety management classes is:

http://cms.outreach.lsu.edu/cms/ProfessionalDevelopment/EnvironmentalManagement.aspx