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Course Description

This two-day (16 hour) course is for individuals seeking certification as a Risk Assessor.   The course explains how risk assessors can present the options available to owners to control hazards from lead-based and other lead-contaminated sources.  This course includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities, course review, and a written examination.

Topics Covered

  • Role and responsibilities of a risk assessor
  • Collection of background information to perform a risk assessment
  • Sources of environmental lead contamination such as paint, surface dust and soil, water, air, packaging, and food
  • Visual inspection for the purposes of identifying potential sources of lead-based paint hazards
  • Lead hazard screen protocol
  • Sampling for other sources of lead exposure
  • Interpretation of lead-based paint and other lead sampling results
  • Development of hazard control options, the role of interim controls, and operations and maintenance activities to reduce lead-based paint hazards
  • Preparation of a final risk assessment report

This course presents the EPA model curriculum covering the lead-based paint (LBP) risk-assessment protocols described in the HUD guidelines and EPA Regulations for both single-family and multi-family housing.

Prerequisites

Lead Inspector Certification
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Section Title
Lead Risk Assessor Initial (In-Person) 08/27 - 08/28
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Aug 27, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
16.0
Location
  • Central MS Research and Extension Center
Course Fee(s)
Cost $545.00 now or pay later
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 20, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 20, 2026

Section Notes

This is an in-person training at:

MSU Central Research & Extension Center
1320 Seven Springs Road
Raymond, MS 39154

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