Approximately 75% of the housing in Vermont was built
before 1978, the year lead paint was banned. Anyone
working on these buildings is at an increased risk for
exposure to lead paint. While the majority of lead poisoning
cases are children, it is possible for anyone to contract
lead poisoning if proper work-safe practices are not
observed.
To address this risk, the Vermont Housing and Conservation
Board sponsors free Essential Maintenance Practices
(EMP) classes around Vermont. More than 8,000 people
have attended these classes to learn lead-safe work
practices that reduce health risks related to lead-based
paint.
Information covered in the classes includes:
The requirements of Vermont's lead paint law and
related federal regulations
The health effects of lead in children and adults
Lead-safe work practices and maintenance procedures
Specialized cleaning techniques and equipment for
removing lead-contaminated dust
The next free EMP courses will be held
in the following locations:
Place
Date
Time
Winooski Family Center
O'Brien Community Center
32 Mallets Bay Avenue
Winooski, VT
Directions: (from turning circle) Head Straight on Main St. Make first left onto Maple St. O’Brien Community Center is at the bottom of the hill.
Wednesday
July 15, 2009
5 - 9 PM
Howard Dean Education Center
307 South Street
Springfield, VT
Burlington City Hall
Contois Auditorium
Church/Main Streets
Burlington, VT
Wednesday
August 5, 2009
5 - 9 PM
Rutland Regional Hospital
160 Allen Street, Conference Room A
Rutland, VT
Thursday
August 27, 2009
5 - 9 PM
To reserve a seat, call 1-800-290-0527 or 802-828-5064. Or email
us. To reserve a seat in a Burlington EMP class please email Margaret Heslin at the Burlington Lead Program or call 802-865-5323.
For more information, e-mail
us, call 802-828-3250, or write:
VHCB, 58 East State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
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