USA In recent days, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced enactedRenovation, the new rules for repair and painting, especially aimed at the use of lead coating.Chris Zorzy, president of LeadSafe Video Solutions, Inc (a contractor for Salem, Mass), argues that these standards provide business opportunities when fully enforced.
"Instead of complaining about the force of regulations, contractors should worry about obtaining the certificate and capitalizing on their skills to work where other entrepreneurs can't," Zordy explained.
Under EPA guidance, contractors must use lead-safe work practices and follow procedures contained in the work area to minimize dust and perform thorough cleaning. All lead paint should be disposed of by approved methods, and all waste should be contained and disposed of taking proper precautions.
"Many of the precautions currently used by contractors, with a little diligence and attention, will be enough to comply with the rules of the job," Zorzy says.
As a novelty, the regulation states that residents and owners of homes must receive written notification and information about the work to be done before starting it.
It is worth noting that to be certified, a company must attend 8 hours of training given by an EPA-approved instructor, in addition to applying to receive a Lead-Safe Certificate.
