Md. Code Regs. 26.16.01.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.16.01.07 - Lead Paint Abatement Worker Training Requirements for Residential, Commercial, and Public Buildings

A. General Requirements.

(1) A lead paint abatement worker shall have:

(a) Successfully completed an initial course and any review courses, as specified in this chapter;

(b) Received an identification card, issued by the training provider as proof of training, indicating an expiration date which is 36 months following the completion date; and

(c) Completed the specified review course before the expiration date.

(2) A lead paint abatement worker shall have a current valid identification card, issued by the training provider, in the worker's possession at all times when performing lead paint abatement.

(3) The contractor and supervisor for whom a worker works shall ensure that the worker has a current identification card or other evidence that the worker has satisfied the training requirements of this section before employing the worker to perform lead paint abatement services.

B. Training Requirements.

(1) Initial Lead Paint Abatement Worker Course.

(a) The initial lead paint abatement worker course shall:

(i) Provide at least 14 hours of instructional time with at least 7 hours devoted to hands-on training activity; and

(ii) Cover the core topics listed in Regulation .05 of this chapter.

(b) An individual who has successfully completed the initial lead paint abatement worker course is considered to have completed the core topics and 7 hours of the training required for any of the lead paint abatement supervisor courses under Regulation .10 of this chapter.

(c) Opportunities shall be included for direct observation of, and direct hands-on experience with, common abatement techniques and procedures.

(d) An individual who has successfully completed a worker training course approved by the Department under provisions of COMAR 26.02.07.11 a has satisfied the training requirements of this regulation, except that the individual's training certification shall expire 36 months from completion of the approved worker training course.

(2) The lead paint abatement worker review course shall:

(a) Provide at least 7 hours of instruction; and

(b) Cover the topics included in the initial course, with specific emphasis on new and emerging techniques and procedures.

Md. Code Regs. 26.16.01.07

Regulations .07 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 24, 1995
Regulations .07 adopted effective May 20, 1996 (23:10 Md. R. 734)
Regulation .07B amended effective March 14, 2005 (32:5 Md. R. 581)