Steps to Become a Lead Remediation Worker: 

1. To be able to perform lead remediation and evaluation work in New Jersey, your company will need to become firm-certified by the EPA. Your firm will need to receive an EPA Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) certification.

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Steps to Become a Lead Abatement Worker for Housing and Public Buildings:

1. The New Jersey Lead Abatement Worker for Housing and Public Buildings conducts lead abatement work in housing and public buildings.

2. There are no Prerequisites to become a certified lead abatement worker.

3. Attend Lead Abatement Worker Initial training. If you are already certified and need to renew, attend a Lead Abatement Worker Refresher course.

4. Apply to the NJDOH (NJ Department of Health) for your Lead Abatement Worker certification.

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Click here to find more information on Lead Certification 

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Click here to find a List of Certified Abatement Contractors

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