EDUCATION CORNER – GENERAL GENERAL EDUCATION LEAD RENOVATOR, REPAIR AND
PAINTING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Instructor: Scott Reach, CGR, CAPS, CGP Thursday, August 12 * 8A-5P
For details, contact Peggy at
PMeans@ghba.org or 281.970.8970 x161 Fee: $225 members / $300 nonmembers
CONTENT: Beginning April 22, the EPA requires anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 to be trained as certified renovators and follow prescribed lead-safe work practices. The EPA is authorized to enforce penalties of up to $37,500 per violation, per day. After attending this course, you will be able to: „ Describe lead-related health problems, why it's a problem, and who is at risk „ Recognize EPA and HUD rules required of Certified Firms and Renovators „ Determine if lead-based paint affects your work, and how to educate customers about how the work will affect their property
„ Properly set up work area so lead dust/debris don't contaminate the property „ Identify how to work in a lead-safe manner, what practices are prohibited by EPA and/or HUD rules, and information on personal protective equipment
„ Effectively clean up dust generated by the work performed, conduct a cleaning verification, dispose of renovation waste
„ Indicate requirements for creating and maintaining documentation of work. „ Train non-certified renovation workers in lead safe practices while on the job.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? General contractors, remodelers, painters, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, HVAC contractors, window replacement companies, and anyone working in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.
HEALTHCARE REFORMED EXPLAINED SPONSORED BY: BENEFITS CONCEPTS INC.
Wednesday, August 11 * 4P-6P Instructor: Shannon Phillips Meroney, J.D. Fee: $25 members / $35 nonmembers
CONTENT: Confused about healthcare reform? Wondering how it will affect your business? What about your family? Find out everything you need to know and more.
ABOUT MERONEY: Course is presented by Shannon Phillips Meroney, J.D., who manages government relations for AETNA in 9 states including Texas. Shannon received her degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her law degree from the University of Houston Law center where she was order of the Coif. Shannon is past president of the Texas Association of Health Plans, secretary of the Oklahoma Association of Health Plans and chair-elect of Leadership Austin’s board of directors. She sits on The Aetna Foundation’s Regional Community Investment Committee, the Austin Bar Association’s Foundation board of directors, the Seton forum, and the Leadership Council of the American Lung Association’s Austin Chapter. She is a past president of Austin Young Lawyers Association, and past vice chair of the City’s Commission for Women.
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