On 10/20/2010 our RRP Contractor Workshop team will be joined by OSHA expert Darcy Cook, President of Safety Trainers. The new Massachusetts Lead RRP Law requires contractors to be compliant with the OSHA Lead Standard. This includes respiratory programs, fit testing, medical monitoring and worker protection programs. Darcy will be working with The Contractor Coaching Partnership to help Massachusetts contractors with OSHA/RRP compliance.
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RRP Contractor Workshop; Special Guest, OSHA Expert Darcy Cook
Posted by Mark Paskell on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 @ 09:43 AM
Tags: osha, RRP Workshops, EPA RRP Training for Contractors, mass dos
Are contractors ready to tackle an EPA RRP job?
Posted by Mark Paskell on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 @ 11:22 PM
Five months have passed since the EPA RRP Lead Law went into effect on April 22nd, 2010. To date almost 500,000 contractors have been trained to become Certified Renovators. The 6/18/2010 extension has come and ended.
Tags: implementation, EPA RRP Training for Contractors, RRP Compliance
Contractors changing attitudes about reporting illegal RRP jobs
Posted by Mark Paskell on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 @ 08:50 PM
We are constantly hearing complaints from contractors about RRP and losing work to the underground economy. Unfortunately, some would rather just complain and not do anything about it. We all know that government has a history of passing regulations without enough resources for enforcement. This is clearly evident with RRP. This year we have witnessed the lack of awareness by contractors and consumers due to a sub-par advertising campaign. The EPA has acknowledged that they need to improve their efforts in this area and I know personnally that they are doing more now in New England than earlier in the year. I agree it is not enough, however whether we like it or not, it is what it is. They need help to create a level playing field.
Tags: fines, EPA RRP Training for Contractors, mass, Enforcement
EPA RRP Workshop for contractors comes to Long Island, New York
Posted by Mark Paskell on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 @ 01:47 PM
Tags: NY, RRP Workshops, EPA RRP Training for Contractors, mass
Contractor Alert; DOS Posts EPA RRP/Mass DOS Comparisons
Posted by Mark Paskell on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 @ 03:19 PM
This afternoon the MASS DOS posted, Comparison of EPA and DOS RRP Rule Requirements. This post itemizes many of the differences between the EPA RRP Rule and the Mass Lead Rule. One huge difference is the Mass requirement that contractors (with employees)must document that a medical monitoring/respirator protection program is in place. Patricia Sutliffe of the DOS said that this is an OSHA program that has alway been required but has not been widely enforced. She added that bringing this OSHA requirement to the forefront, will aid employers in their efforts to comply with both RRP and OSHA practices and protect the health of employees.
Will contractors comply with Mass RRP Worker Protection clause 22.09
Posted by Mark Paskell on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 @ 11:43 PM
As we begin to understand the full impact of the Mass RRP Lead law contractors will soon be faced with the decision to develop and implement Worker Protection and Medical Monitoring Requirements. In section 22.09 of the Mass RRP Law 454 CMR 22.00, OSHA standards are described. This clause calls for the medical monitoring for employees on lead projects that generate 50 micrograms of lead dust exposure over an eight hour period. Other clauses describe the need for respirator fitting, medical examinations to determine lung capacity, blood testing, air monitoring, protective clothing and more.
Contractor RRP Training Impacted by OSHA Regulations
Posted by Mark Paskell on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 @ 09:52 AM
The new Mass RRP Lead Law effective on 7/9/2010, requires adherence to OSHA rules when performing RRP lead safe practices. The EPA RRP training program touches upon the neccessity to follow OSHA rules regarding RRP work but fails to cover these practices in sufficient detail to protect workers. RRP training covers the lead safe practices in great detail yet leaves contractors wondering what are the required OSHA practices to comply with both.
Tags: massachusetts, osha, EPA RRP Training for Contractors, mass dos
RRP Enforcement, MASS DOS "Tell every contractor you know we're out there"
Posted by Mark Paskell on Fri, Aug 06, 2010 @ 03:56 PM
Today we received a call from a Massachusetts painting contractor in Rockport Mass., about a site visit from the Department of Occupational Safety (DOS). On 7/9/2010 the Mass DOS became the enforcer for the RRP Lead Law in the state.
Tags: EPA RRP Training for Contractors, EPA RRP Fines, Enforcement
RRP Training in Mass at BROSCO; Contractors Visited by DOS
Posted by Mark Paskell on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 @ 10:43 PM
RRP Training in Massachusetts is heating up again. We have had many calls from contractors after they had site visits from the DOS (Department of Safety). The DOS is out enforcing the law. They are giving warnings and letting contractors know that as of 7/9/2010 contractors must be registered with the State of Mass and trained to work on pre-1978 properties.
Tags: massachusetts, Brosco, EPA RRP Training for Contractors
EPA recognizes Hybrivet Lead Check Test beyond September
Posted by Mark Paskell on Sat, Jul 24, 2010 @ 02:56 PM
On Thursday the EPA announced that Hybrivet's Lead Check test kit will retain it's current recognition indefinitely. This EPA approved test kit is used in the EPA RRP training course for contractors. The EPA reviewed several test kits and deemed Lead Check was suitable for their needs. Many industry experts were anxious to see if the EPA would change the recommended kits leading to the potential that contractors would need to be retrained on a new testing product. This development should for the short term allay these fears.