Chapter DHS 163

DHS 163.20(8)(a)3.zj. zj. Perform a dust wipe sample using proper protocol.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)3.zk. zk. Complete a laboratory sample analysis request form.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)3.zL. zL. Interpret laboratory analysis dust wipe results.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)3.zm. zm. List the records that must be kept by the employer for lead hazard reduction activities.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)3.zn. zn. Describe the requirements for determining if an encapsulant will adhere properly.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4. 4. ‘Lead project design course.’ A lead project design course shall provide a minimum of 8 training hours only to persons who have successfully completed lead abatement supervisor training and meet the requirements of s. DHS 163.10 for certification. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, student participation, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.a. a. Describe the major responsibilities of the project designer.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.b. b. Explain the uses and values of inspection and risk assessment report to the project designer.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.c. c. Identify indications of incomplete or inaccurate inspection and risk assessment reports.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.d. d. Identify the elements of a lead-based paint abatement design or project plan and describe a typical way of creating it.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.e. e. Explain the importance of writing specifications for a lead hazard reduction project.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.f. f. Describe the bidding process and its relationship to a project plan.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.g. g. Describe 4 different lead-based paint abatement strategies.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.h. h. Describe and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different lead-based paint abatement strategies.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.i. i. Explain when it is appropriate to use temporary lead hazard reduction methods and when it is appropriate to use abatement.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.j. j. Describe the procedures used for final cleanup after lead-based paint abatement activities.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.k. k. Describe the procedures for interior dust-lead reduction and explain how those procedures differ from final cleanup procedures.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.L. L. Describe the relationship between modernization and lead hazard reduction programs in federal housing.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.m. m. Describe how lead hazard reduction programs are integrated into other remodeling activities in the federal housing program.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.n. n. Explain how an occupant protection plan is implemented.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.o. o. Identify problems associated with occupant relocation programs.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.p. p. Outline the requirements of an effective containment system for interior lead-based paint abatement projects.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.q. q. Outline the requirements of an effective containment system for exterior lead-based paint abatement projects.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.r. r. Outline the requirements of an effective containment system for soil abatement projects.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.s. s. Describe clearance testing procedures for lead-based paint abatement projects in multi-family housing.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.t. t. Describe the appropriate response to clearance failures on large lead-based paint projects.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.u. u. Explain the role of specifications in a contract.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.v. v. Describe the content of specifications.

DHS 163.20(8)(a)4.w. w. Write clear and concise specifications.

DHS 163.20(8)(b) (b) Required learning objectives for courses leading to certification in lead investigation disciplines. An accredited training course that meets a training requirement under s. DHS 163.11 for certification as a lead sampling technician, lead inspector, lead hazard investigator or lead risk assessor shall teach work practice standards that are consistent with s. DHS 163.14 for lead investigation activities. A training course shall be based on department-approved curricula and shall meet or exceed the applicable minimum curriculum requirements, including both the minimum number of course training hours and the minimum number of hands-on training hours, as follows:

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1. 1. ‘Lead sampling course.’ A lead sampling course shall provide a minimum of 8 training hours. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, a minimum of 3 hours of hands-on practice and hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.a. a. Describe the health effects of lead exposure and the particular danger lead poses to children under age 6.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.b. b. Discuss why lead is a concern in housing.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.c. c. Discuss housing component conditions that can cause lead poisoning.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.d. d. Describe the differences in roles and responsibilities of a lead sampling technician, risk assessor, hazard investigator and inspector.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.e. e. Explain the purposes of lead sampling and appropriate situations for performing lead sampling.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.f. f. Identify the following lead-based paint hazards: visible dust, paint chips, painted debris and deteriorated paint.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.g. g. Describe the basic elements required for post-project clearance.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.h. h. Conduct a visual inspection.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.i. i. Record the results of a visual inspection on a visual inspection form.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.j. j. Describe surfaces appropriate for dust wipe sampling.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.k. k. Collect dust wipe samples from 3 different surfaces using correct methods.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.L. L. Identify the appropriate locations for taking dust wipe samples to clear a given project.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.Lm. Lm. Describe requirements when conducting clearance for a renovation project.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.m. m. Describe the methods used to ensure that sampling media are not contaminated.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.n. n. Describe requirements when conducting clearance for a HUD-assisted renovation project.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.o. o. Collect a paint chip sample using correct methods.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.p. p. Collect a soil sample using correct methods.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.q. q. Select an accredited laboratory and complete a laboratory sample analysis request form.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.r. r. Describe methods for maintaining proper chain-of-custody for samples.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.s. s. Interpret laboratory analysis results using clearance standards under s. DHS 163.15.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.t. t. Describe the required contents of a clearance report.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.u. u. Write a clearance report.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.v. v. Explain the clearance results using clearance standards under s. DHS 163.15.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.w. w. Discuss the HUD lead safe housing rule requirements for clearance in federally owned or assisted housing.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.x. x. Compare the requirements of this chapter with the EPA renovation, repair and painting rule under 40 CFR 745 Subparts E and L and the HUD lead safe housing rule under 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts B to M and R.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)1.y. y. Explain training and certification requirements for lead investigation activities under this chapter.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2. 2. ‘Lead hazard investigation course.’ A lead hazard investigation course shall provide a minimum of 16 training hours only to persons who have successfully completed a lead sampling course and meet the requirements of s. DHS 163.10 for certification. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, a minimum of 4 hours of hands-on practice and hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.a. a. Describe the roles and responsibilities of a lead hazard investigator or risk assessor for clearance, lead hazard screen, lead-safe investigation and risk assessment activities.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.b. b. Discuss the role of the lead hazard investigator in comparison to the roles of other related lead professionals.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.c. c. Describe the responsibilities of a lead hazard investigator or risk assessor under the lead-safe registry program.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.d. d. Describe the liability and insurance issues a lead professional must manage.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.e. e. List the types of background information needed to perform a lead hazard investigation or risk assessment.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.f. f. Describe the information needed during the initial client contact.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.g. g. Describe how to collect appropriate information on building occupants and any resident children with elevated blood lead levels.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.h. h. List at least 7 possible sources of environmental lead contamination.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.i. i. Describe 5 typical locations for lead and lead-based paint in buildings.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.j. j. Describe conditions when lead-based paint is considered a hazard in a risk assessment or lead hazard screen versus a lead-safe investigation.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.k. k. Discuss the purpose of the visual inspection for hazard detection.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.L. L. Describe protocols and documented methodologies for performing a visual inspection.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.m. m. Perform a visual inspection to identify potential sources of lead-based hazards.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.n. n. Determine when a lead hazard screen is an appropriate option.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.o. o. Discuss and compare protocols and documented methodologies for lead hazard screens, risk assessments, elevated blood lead investigations and lead-safe investigations.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.p. p. Conduct a lead hazard screen following protocols and documented methodologies.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.q. q. Sample for sources of lead exposure other than lead-based paint using protocols and documented methodologies.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.r. r. Apply current local, state and federal regulations and guidance to interpret lead-based paint and other lead sampling results.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.s. s. Develop lead hazard control options, including temporary measures, operations and maintenance and abatement activities.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.t. t. Determine schedules for re-evaluation of temporary lead hazard reduction measures.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.u. u. Discuss the use of cost/benefit analysis in determining the appropriate role of temporary measures and operations and maintenance activities in lead hazard reduction.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.v. v. Describe the elements required in a risk assessment report.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.w. w. Describe the elements required in a lead-safe investigation report.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.x. x. Describe the procedures for issuing lead-safe certificates.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.y. y. Discuss recordkeeping responsibilities for types of records kept and length of retention.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.z. z. Recognize common substrate problems that cause paint failure.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)2.za. za. Discuss federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations that pertain to lead-based paint hazard investigations.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)3. 3. ‘Lead inspection course.’ A lead inspection course shall provide a minimum of 16 training hours only to persons who have successfully completed the lead sampling course and meet the requirements of s. DHS 163.10 for certification. The course shall include lectures, demonstrations, a minimum of 6 hours of hands-on practice and hands-on skills assessment, a course review and a written course test. The course shall provide instruction and materials that address all of the following student learning goals and objectives:

DHS 163.20(8)(b)3.a. a. Describe the role and responsibilities of a lead inspector or risk assessor for clearance, lead inspection and lead-free inspection activities.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)3.b. b. Compare the role of the lead inspector to the roles of other lead professionals.

DHS 163.20(8)(b)3.c. c. Describe the liability and insurance issues a lead professional must manage.