Lead Safe Work Practices Classes
Become EPA Certified Renovators
Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) training classes are sponsored by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (LPPP) for free. The RRP training classes provide information on how to work safely in areas with lead paint and are taught by a knowledgeable, certified trainer. In addition to the RRP curriculum, the requirements for lead-safe work practices under NYC's Local Law 1 are taught. If you successfully complete this class, you will be eligible to become an EPA Certified Renovator!
Who Should Take This Training?
Anyone working for compensation in target housing or in a child occupied facility built before 1978, must be trained and certified in the EPA's RRP rule. This renovation certification is required by the EPA if you supervise renovation and repair work. This includes: Contractors, Superintendents, Landlords, Handymen, Do-It-Yourselfers, and Day Care Maintenance Workers.
People interested in taking this course must able to read, write, and speak the language of the training class.
How to Register
Please complete and submit the form below to register for the Lead Safe Work Practices classes. Be sure to choose the date for the session you would like to attend.
Note: Space is limited and choosing a class date does not mean you are registered for that training date. We will contact you to confirm your desired training date and/or offer alternative training dates.
Call 646-632-6023 or email safework@health.nyc.gov for more information.