06-22-2016 - CDPH Lead Abatement Worker Initial - Loma Linda, CA

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Lead Worker certificate is required for individuals who plan to perform lead abatement activities under the direction of a CDPH accredited supervisor in California.

These certificates are also for those who plan to do repainting or general construction on surfaces painted with lead-based paint. This may include:

• Building containment structures and sealing off work areas to prevent lead dust from spreading
• Removing, enclosing or covering lead-based paint hazards or lead contaminated soil
• Preparing lead contaminated waste for disposal and cleaning-up the work area

The California (CDPH) Lead Worker training is 3-day class, which concludes with an in-course multiple choice exam.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to the history of lead
• How lead is used
• The health effects of lead poisoning
• Lead regulations
• Hazard recognition and control
• Medical surveillance
• Medical removal
• Personal protective measures, respirators, clothing and hygiene
• Work practices during abatement.

Students who successfully complete this class may apply for the California Lead in Construction WORKER certification.

This California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Lead Worker certification course is in compliance with Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Sections 36000 and 36100.

Under California's Title 17 regulations, a certified Worker

• may perform lead abatement activities
• may not prepare lead abatement plans
• may not perform lead hazard evaluations, including clearance inspections

Receiving Your CDPH Lead Worker Certification

After you finish your course, you must apply to CDPH separately for certification - view the Application Forms and Instructions to apply for or renew your certificate. The course certificate that you receive from class is not the same as the CDPH certificate. 

Note: If you apply for CDPH certification more than one year after taking your initial training, you will need to take a 7 hour Continuing Education for Workers course. If you apply more than three (3) years after taking your initial training, you will need to retake the full initial course over again. 

Renewing Your Lead Worker Certification with CDPH

Your California Department of Public Health (CDPH) certificate must be renewed every year.

To renew your certificate, you need to have satisfied the Continuing Education requirement and pay the yearly renewal fee.

CDPH uses your birth date to determine your expiration date for new applications, by adding one year to the next birthday. Renewals are extended one more year from that date, regardless of when you apply. You will not lose time on your certification by applying early.

Continuing Education Requirement: You must complete at least 7 hours of CDPH-approved lead-related construction Continuing Education every two years. Additionally, any one Continuing Education class can only be used for a maximum of two renewals. You should complete your Continuing Education before applying to CDPH for renewal.

Renewal Deadlines: You must apply to CDPH for renewal at least 120 calendar days before your certificate expires. If you do not apply in time, your certificate may expire before CDPH can renew it. There are no extensions and CDPH can not expedite processing any renewals. Please take this into consideration when scheduling your Continuing Education.