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Don’t Spread Lead:

A do-it yourselfer’s guide to preventing lead poisoning by working lead-safe; this video shows you how to handle small repairs or renovations safely.

Are you getting ready to fix up or do repairs on an older home? If your home was built before 1978, it may contain lead paint. If you do repairs or renovations without taking proper precautions, you could put yourself, your family, and your community at risk for lead poisoning, a very serious illness. If your home has lead paint, then common activities-such as scraping an old windowsill or removing paint with a heat gun-can produce dangerous lead dust, chips, and fumes.

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Contractor Certification for Lead-Based Paint Activities
Removal of lead-based paint and certain other activities can create greater lead exposure hazards if not conducted properly. Virginia law (CVA 54.1, Chapter 5) requires certain individuals to be certified before conducting activities that disturb lead based paint. This program is administered by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Phone (804) 367-8595
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/dporweb/dpormainwelcome.cfm

Need a Licensed Risk Assessor/Inspector or Lead Contractor?

Go to Department of Professional and Occupational and Regulation http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/regulantlookup/selection_input.cfm?CFID=2116206&CFTOKEN=20307693
to obtain information on licensed lead risk assessors or contractors in your area. Enter your ZIP Code or the name of the lead worker you would like to verify current licensure.

The EPA brochure “Finding a Qualified Lead Professional for Your Home”, provides basic tips for checking a lead worker’s background and experience.

Virginia's High Risk Zip Codes