A lead risk assessor certification is for a person who does all lead investigation work. This includes clearances, lead hazard screens, lead risk assessments, lead inspections, lead-safe and lead-free property inspections.
Type
Description
In Wisconsin, a person must be certified to work with lead-based paint. A lead risk assessor certification is for a person who does all lead investigation work. This includes:
- Clearances.
- Lead hazard screens.
- Lead risk assessments.
- Lead inspections.
- Lead-safe and lead-free property inspections.
Assessors give advice and options for controlling lead paint hazards. They may use X-ray fluorescence (XRF) devices.
Lead risk assessors must be associated with a certified lead company when doing lead work.
Duration
Two years. An eight-hour refresher training is required every two years to renew.
Fees
$375 for two years. State and local government workers don’t have to pay the fee.
Prerequisites
You must be 18 years of age or older and meet one of the following:
- Have a bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience.
- Have an associate degree and two years of related experience.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of related experience.
- Have professional certification as an industrial hygienist, professional engineer, or registered architect, or in a related professional engineering, health, or environmental field, such as safety professional or environmental scientist.
- Be a registered nurse or registered sanitarian and be employed by a health department that provides oversight of the individual’s activities.
You also must complete the following training courses:
- An initial one-day lead sampling course.
- An initial two-day lead inspection course.
- An initial two-day lead hazard investigation course.
You must take a state certification exam within six months after completing the first training course.
Instructions
There are two ways to apply after you complete required training:
- Apply for Wisconsin Asbestos and Lead Certifications (online).
- Submit a paper form:
Wisconsin statute
Other agencies involved
Program information
The Lead Certification Program makes sure lead professionals are trained, certified and work safely.