Don’t Wait to get Your Asbestos Refresher Course

Your recertification date arrives like clockwork each year, and it might be a scramble to complete your asbestos refresher training before certifications expire. This annual pattern creates stress for workers and employers alike. You may also run into limited course availability. We do our best to accommodate last-minute bookings, but training providers are not always […]

Can I Get My Lead Certification Online?

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If you perform renovation, repair, or painting (RRP) activities, you’ve likely encountered the requirement for lead certification. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that contractors working in or around targeted homes built before 1978, or child-occupied facilities must be certified in lead-safe work practices. This certification protects both workers and residents from dangerous lead exposure […]

Choosing Your Asbestos Removal Course

Getting certified in asbestos removal is a good way to increase your value and pay on job sites. Today we review how to choose your asbestos removal course. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was used for many years as an insulation material, fire retardant and siding. Unfortunately, it’s also toxic and those in […]

Working Across State Lines: A Blueprint for Students

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Navigate hazardous materials certification, maximize opportunities and maintain compliance. Qualified environmental safety professionals are in high-demand. If you’re already in the industry, you know that it pays to be prepared for the chance of discovering hazardous materials like lead or asbestos on the job, especially in renovation and construction projects. The skills and certification to […]

Industry Pulse: What we Learned at EIA

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The team attended the Environmental Information Association Conference in San Diego earlier this month. Co-founder & CEO Danaya Wilson sat on the Women’s Committee Panel, presenting with a group of peers on their unique challenges and experiences in the industry. The women on the panel all represented very different backgrounds and work paths, but the […]

Choosing the Right Asbestos Course

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In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of selecting the ideal asbestos course to get started or level up so you can make an informed decision.

Changes on the Horizon for Dust-Lead Hazard Standards

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Regulatory agents are recognizing that there is no safe level of lead contamination. As part of the effort to mitigate risk accordingly, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a reduction to dust-lead hazard standards (DLHS).