We have new dates up for Mass EPA RRP training in Massachusetts. Given that the EPA and OSHA in Region 1 (New England) just announced that they will work together to enforce RRP and OSHA Standards many contractors are now seeking certification.

Safety Trainers, Inc's EPA/Mass RRP Certification is now approved for 8 CEU credits. Safety Trainers, Inc is the first Massachusetts Training Provider to receive this approval. I am the Prinicpal Instructor for the RRP Training Program. 

Last week Hanley Wood hosted the JLCLive Trade show

The recent Massachusetts takeover (7/9/2010) of the EPA RRP Lead Law is causing widespread headaches and confusion among contractors in the state. We have spoke with many lumberyards and building officials who are not aware of the changes. Many still believe that the EPA Memo of 6/18/2010, delaying enforcement of fines, is still in effect in Massachusetts. This is not the case. When Mass Department of Safety took over the law this nullified the EPA extension in the state. Currently any contractor who works on pre-1978 properties, who is not certified, is non-compliant. This change has caught many with their pants down and exposed to fines and work stoppages if they are caught. I spoke with a lumberyard today and they were under the impression that contractors have until 12/31/2010 to obtain the training. The fact is in Mass contractors must be trained now.