Lead-Safe Certification

Paulson’s Construction Awarded Lead-Safe Certified Firm

Howell, MI - New EPA regulations regarding safe practices while working with lead on job sites are going into effect this year. All contractors performing renovations in buildings built before 1978 are required to be in full compliance by April. Effective this month, Paulson’s Construction has completed the certification process and has been named a Lead-Safe Certified Firm by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children. To protect against this risk, the EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning April 2010, contractors performing renovations, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. In addition, the supervisors of these types of projects must be certified by the EPA by successfully completely a Lead Renovator course.

In October of 2009, Paul McClorey, president of Paulson’s, and Andy Tuck, Paulson’s lead carpenter, completed Certified Lead Renovator Classes. The courses fulfilled EPA requirements to become Certified Renovators. Other Paulson’s staff members are in the process of being trained.

Paulson’s is one of the first remodeling companies in southeast Michigan to have both our staff and firm certified by the EPA. Any questions regarding renovations to older homes can be directed to our staff at 517-545-8651 or come into our show room at 115 University Dr, Howell, MI 48843.

Visit us at www.paulsonsconstruction.com