Homeco Insulation and R&J Insulation have successfully completed the EPA Lead-Safe Certification Program training course and have been certified to complete lead-safe work to prevent lead hazards.

EPA Requirements

Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children.

To protect against this risk, on April 22, 2008, EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning April 22, 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

EPA recommends that anyone performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools follow lead-safe work practices.

All contractors should follow these three simple procedures:

• Contain the work area
• Minimize dust
• Clean up thoroughly

Please contact Greg Gulden or Donnie Stevens at 763-755-3581 for more details or ggulden@homecoinsulation.com.