Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE77. PUBLIC HEALTH |
PART845. LEAD POISONING PREVENTION CODE |
SUBPARTD. RESPONSIBILITIES OF LICENSED INDIVIDUALS, CONTRACTORS AND APPROVED TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDERS |
§845.150. Lead Abatement Worker Responsibilities
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a) Any individual conducting lead mitigation and lead abatement is required to be licensed as a lead abatement worker in accordance with the Act and Section 845.125. The licensed lead abatement worker is responsible for the following:
1) Compliance with the Act and this Part;
2) Following the direction and guidance provided by a licensed lead abatement supervisor as outlined in the Work Practice and Occupant Protection Plan required by Section 845.255;
3) Proper implementation of lead mitigation and lead abatement methods; and
4) Using work practices that:
A) Ensure the safety of the workers involved in the lead mitigation and lead abatement activities;
B) Ensure the safety of the occupants of the regulated facility; and
C) Control dust produced during mitigation or abatement of lead-bearing surfaces or coatings.
b) The lead abatement worker shall possess a valid and current Department-issued license while on-site at any lead mitigation or lead abatement project.
c) Licensed lead abatement workers shall conduct lead mitigation and lead abatement activities only while employed by a licensed lead abatement contractor and only while a licensed lead abatement supervisor is on site.
(Source: Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 2440, effective February 8, 2019)