Lead Training for EPA's Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Rule to be Offered in Eau Claire, WI

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The EPA requires that property managers, landlords, general contractors and remodeling contractors of all types—including plumbers, electricians, painters, window installers, and even wood floor refinishers—carry this certification if disturbing lead-based coatings (including lead paint, stain, shellac, varnish, etc.) in any home or child-occupied building (school, daycare, etc.) built before 1978. This Lead Safe Renovator - Initial class—which is 100% approved by Wisconsin's Department of Health Services—will be held June 29 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and it will be instructed by Samantha Dalsing, president of Testudo. The class will be held at Metropolis Resort-Grand Central Room, 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire, WI, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All students who hold the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier license can receive eight hours of continuing education credits for attending the course. The cost of the course is $240.

To sign up, interested contractors and property managers can visit Testudo LLC's lead training registration page:http://register.testudoonline.com/register.php?y=2011&m=6&d=29&id=48. During this training, contractors and property managers will learn about all facets of the RRP rule, including why it was enacted and how they can successfully comply with the rule to avoid government fines. Samantha Dalsing has thus far taught more than 1,000 of Wisconsin’s remodeling contractors about the RRP rule. Testudo LLC holds Lead Safe Renovator training sessions throughout Wisconsin, so if this particular class is not convenient for you, contact Testudo today to schedule training in your area. By taking attaining this certification, you can help reduce lead poisonings.