Owner Update “Question of The Month”

Q: Do I Need Training to Repair Lead-Based Paint?

A. YES, If any of the units you own were built before 1978 AND do now or may in the future house families with young children.

Below is information on getting near-by affordable training on lead-safe work practices. This training will CERTIFY the student for working on and around lead-based paint without producing dust that could be hazardous to young and unborn children. Successful completion of the course qualifies the trainee to perform operations, maintenance and renovation, remodeling and rehabilitation activities in Federally-assisted housing, such as TMHA’s Section 8 Voucher program.

There is no prerequisite for the course, so it is ideal for owners and maintenance workers. The instructor is john Zilka, a well-known and knowledgeable expert in the field. The course offers 0.8 hours of continuing education credits.

LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAINING

Work Safely with Lead Paint and Comply with the HUD Lead-Safe Housing Rule
8 Hour Training in Lead-Based Paint Renovation/Remodeling
Saturday, March 10th, 2007 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. CRN # 18206
Cost: $50.00
Location: Corporate College East

To register, call 216-987-5875 or 3075. For more information, contact Samantha Kaplan at 216-987-2932 or via e-mail at Samantha.kaplan@tric.edu  To view registration online, go to www.corporatecollege.com





HEY! WE’VE GOT A HEPA VACUUM FOR LOAN

Periodically, we like to remind our owners that we have this vacuum available to help in cleaning up sites where paint has been repaired. If you are getting ready for a clearance inspection, it’s a must for clearing the unit of paint dust & debris.

There are many “HEPA’s” out there, but not all do a good job of really filtering LBP dust, which is very fine. Our HEPA is approved by the Ohio Department of Health and is on loan to us from them for clean-up work. There is no charge for borrowing the vacuum Just call to schedule use. ODH requires that all users watch an 8-minute video on proper utilization and cleaning of the HEPA Vacuum.
 

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