Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77 § 845.150

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 845.150 - Lead Abatement Worker Responsibilities

a) Any individual conducting lead mitigation and lead abatement is required to be licensed as a lead abatement worker in accordance with the Act and Section 845.125. The licensed lead abatement worker is responsible for the following:

1) Compliance with the Act and this Part;

2) Following the direction and guidance provided by a licensed lead abatement supervisor as outlined in the Work Practice and Occupant Protection Plan required by Section 845.255;

3) Proper implementation of lead mitigation and lead abatement methods; and

4) Using work practices that:

A) Ensure the safety of the workers involved in the lead mitigation and lead abatement activities;

B) Ensure the safety of the occupants of the regulated facility; and

C) Control dust produced during mitigation or abatement of lead-bearing surfaces or coatings.

b) The lead abatement worker shall possess a valid and current Department-issued license while on-site at any lead mitigation or lead abatement project.

c) Licensed lead abatement workers shall conduct lead mitigation and lead abatement activities only while employed by a licensed lead abatement contractor and only while a licensed lead abatement supervisor is on site.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 845.150

Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 2440, effective 2/8/2019