With the chaos of 2020, some of you may have let your safety guard down thinking, “Who’s going to catch us? I bet those EPA inspectors are staying home.” Hopefully you remained diligent when working with our favorite neurotoxin because it turns out EPA continued to punish those who did not. Home Depot took a hit, and there were plenty of little guys who suffered, too. Home Depot to pay $20,750,000 for nationwide failure to follow rules [...]
"Can you take a call" Sue asked with the phone in her hand – "he really wants to speak with you." I felt my mind race with possibilities – the next few minutes brought me to my knees. “I am sorry to bother you, but you need to hear this --- I have been attending your classes now for over six years. Last year I listened to something you have said repeatedly during your silica talk about [...]
Monday at 2:08 in the afternoon, we received an email from BBRS that basically states the following: ▪ July 10 (hmmm that was a few days ago!) Gov Baker removed the previous state license delays which includes your CSL. If you wish to read the announcement, click here. Which means this: ▪ Any CSL that expired from March 10 up to July 10 of this year – you have until 10.10.2020 (October 10) to renew your license. ▪ [...]
UPDATED to MA REQUIREMENTS of 5.18.2020 Our sister company, Parker Safety Group, has been actively following and researching the CDC guidelines, OSHA updates and various state DPH like BOSTON to understand what steps our industry must take to SAFELY return our crews to work. PSG has created a 20 page Safety and Health Plan for construction job sites that incorporate these agencies. Many towns are beginning to require a Covid S&H plan at time of permit application. [...]
We here at LeadSMART have been offering classes we are allowed to offer online and in virtual methods. If you are reading this, I am sure you have received a “few” emails from us. Starting JUNE 1st, we are beginning our LIVE RRP/LSR classes throughout New England. They will look different in size, appearances and practices. We have done our homework and are prepared to move forward as many of you needing the initial trainings have called. [...]
Hey Lead Guys and Gals --- don’t you look smart now!! Buckle up folks, you won’t recognize your job sites when you return. UNLESS of course you are a lead paint (RRP/LSR) worker! Ninety percent of the practices that are taught in your lead paint class are the very same conditions you will now face. You folks who work with lead, you will see a few minor additional items but honestly not many. A respected associate of [...]
As the dust settles…………….. Recently, BBRS issued some form of relief to those of us CSL’s who need to renew their current license. Since then we have been inundated with phone calls and questions. TODAY, we received some clarifications provided by BBRS regarding your earned CEU’s and IF you qualify to take advantage of these temporary changes. FIRST – the Official Statements: Order Extending Licensed Professionals. The Order applies to licenses, certificates, or registrations, in good standing [...]
As we prepare to return to the field, let's make this time work for us. OSHA’s Crystalline Silica standards (1926.1153) requires workers be trained in the hazards of silica, medical requirements and best practices (1926.1153(i)(2)(i)) We have been offering this training live for sometime now. Before our “staycation”, we have represented two firms who found themselves on the wrong side of Silica citations. Not our preferred way to begin working with you. This dangerous hazard can be [...]
Parker, the namesake of Parker Safety Group, says: the short answer is YES. A dust mask is a respirator which means it requires Respirator Protection Training and more… I wrote this article a few years ago. Perhaps it’s time to revise it. FIRST – let’s be clear. Dust masks are filtering face pieces and absolutely require medical evaluations, training and fit testing. To read the actual regulation, follow this link (bring coffee!) Respiratory Regulation. However, these are [...]
We offer both INITIAL CSL Preparatory Classes as well as RENEWAL CSL Classes. INITIAL CSL Information regarding your initial CSL testing can be found below on our LICENSES tab which will direct you to MA site providing you with all the information you need. To prepare for your test, we suggest you participate in one of our preparatory classes. We offer both an online course as well as a LIVE in person class throughout MA. LIVE CLASSES [...]