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Get Your MA LSR Lead Paint Certification with LeadSMART Training’s 8-Hour Initial Class

If you're a contractor working in Massachusetts, securing your LSR Lead Paint Certification is essential to comply with the EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. LeadSMART Training offers an 8-hour Initial Class designed to provide all the necessary training to safely manage lead paint hazards in residential and commercial properties. This course covers critical topics like lead-safe work practices, dust control, and regulatory compliance, ensuring you stay on the right side of both state and federal [...]

2024-10-08T11:02:11-04:00October 8th, 2024|Categories: LEAD PAINT NEWS|Tags: , , |

Introducing New High Risk Deleading Classes

LeadSMART Training is thrilled to announce the launch of our MA High Risk Deleading classes. These advanced training programs are designed for professionals managing and abating lead hazards in high-risk properties, such as older buildings with significant lead issues. Our comprehensive curriculum covers essential lead removal techniques, safety measures, regulatory compliance, and effective strategies for controlling lead dust and contamination, ensuring thorough and safe remediation practices. Participants in the MA High Risk Deleading classes will have the [...]

2024-09-25T11:02:55-04:00September 25th, 2024|Categories: LEAD PAINT NEWS|Tags: , |

NEW – Moderate Risk Deleading Classes at LeadSMART Training: Now Available in Multiple Formats

LeadSMART Training is excited to announce our new Moderate Risk Deleading classes, designed to equip professionals with the skills to handle lead hazards in moderate-risk properties, including condominiums and apartments. This essential training covers safe work practices, effective lead control measures, and compliance with both state and federal regulations, ensuring that participants can manage lead issues safely and efficiently. We offer two convenient formats for the Moderate Risk Deleading classes: an Initial Class - Live, which is [...]

2024-09-09T10:35:03-04:00September 9th, 2024|Categories: LEAD PAINT NEWS|Tags: , |

BIG Updates: New MA Training Programs & Our First Ever Training Center!

During the past few months, we have been working hard behind the scenes and want to share with all of you some GFN!!!!! What’s a GFN you ask?? We now offer MA Moderate Risk Deleading program for contractors!! We offer these 4 hour classes Virtually (can you say zoom?) and Live. Click to learn more about Moderate Risk Deleading LIVE Schedule VIRTUAL Schedule You asked for LIVE LSR REFRESHER CLASSES ….. we heard you! good-news [...]

2024-08-30T14:27:19-04:00August 30th, 2024|Categories: LEAD PAINT NEWS, MA LSR-S, MA RRP Refresher|

Enhance Your Safety Knowledge with OSHA 30 in Construction Classes

In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, safety is paramount. The OSHA 30 in Construction Classes offered by LeadSMART Training provide essential awareness training designed to bolster your understanding of job site safety. With courses scheduled in Norwood and Peabody, Massachusetts, this training equips employees with the knowledge needed to navigate various hazards and maintain a safe working environment. The comprehensive course covers crucial safety concepts, including understanding employee rights, the Focus Four categories of worker fatalities, and [...]

2024-08-26T15:43:45-04:00August 26th, 2024|Categories: OSHA NEWS|Tags: , |

The Benefits of OSHA 10 Construction Training in Massachusetts

In the fast-paced field of construction, where safety is paramount, ensuring that employees are well-versed in the latest safety protocols is not just a legal requirement but a strategic investment. LeadSMART Training’s OSHA 10 Construction course in Massachusetts emerges as a crucial awareness training that equips employees with a comprehensive understanding of various safety concepts. This 10 hour course, spread over two days, is designed to enhance employees' awareness of the ever-changing hazards present on job sites, [...]

Silica Dust Training: Protecting Workers’ Health

Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in materials like sand, stone, concrete, and mortar. It's used in everyday products such as glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks, and artificial stone. While this mineral is an integral part of many industries, it poses significant health risks when handled improperly. During activities like cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing these materials, respirable crystalline silica dust is released. These particles are at least 100 times smaller than ordinary sand, making them [...]

Enhance Workplace Safety with Upcoming OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Training in Massachusetts

Workplace safety is paramount in the construction industry, where job sites are dynamic and often laden with potential hazards. To ensure that employees are well-prepared to navigate these environments safely, LeadSMART is offering comprehensive OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training classes in Massachusetts. These courses are designed to elevate safety awareness and equip workers with the knowledge necessary to prevent accidents and injuries. The OSHA 10 Construction course is an introductory training session that provides employees with [...]

The Importance of RRP / LSR Lead Paint Training Courses

In the New England area, where historic homes are abundant, lead paint poses a significant health risk, particularly during renovations or painting projects. As such, independent painters and painting companies should strongly consider enrolling in LeadSMART Training’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) or Lead Safe Renovation (LSR) courses to ensure the safety of both themselves and their clients. Firstly, these courses provide essential knowledge on lead-safe work practices, including proper containment, cleanup, and disposal procedures. Lead [...]

Respirator Protection Training and Fit Testing

Respiratory protection is crucial in the construction industry, where workers are often exposed to hazardous airborne particles and contaminants. Recognizing the importance of safeguarding employee health and complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, construction companies are encouraged to enroll their employees in the LeadSMART Training’s Employee Respirator Protection Training & Fit Testing program. This comprehensive three-hour class not only meets OSHA's training requirements but equips employees with essential knowledge and skills to effectively utilize [...]