Please note: We recently changed our training management system. As a result, the password that you use to access our system has changed. Upon your first login, your password will be the last four digits of your social security number. After your initial login, we encourage you to change your password to something unique that you will remember. Your trainee number has NOT changed.

Lead Abatement Worker Training

5 Days

This training fulfills EPA and State of Illinois (IDPH) requirements for obtaining a Lead Abatement Worker license. Training covers the uses of lead, health effects, PPE and abatement and disposal requirements. Hands-on activities include the use of air purifying respirators, construction of containments and decontamination units, as well as simulated removal of lead-based paint. This certificate is valid for three years. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.

Clean shaven is required for Respirator Fit Certification.

Renewal course available: Lead Abatement Worker Refresher "IAS"

Upcoming schedule

Classes are scheduled and filled on demand, so please apply now!

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What happens next…?

  • You can submit an application on line and it will be delivered directly to the Training Fund.
  • Once received, your application will be assigned a position number and go into a course waiting list pool with all other applications.
  • Classes are scheduled based on demand. When we have received the minimum number of applications required to schedule a class, one will be added to the schedule.
  • Approximately one month before a class begins, texts are sent out to members on the waiting list. This text will offer you a seat in the class of your choice, but you must call the Training Fund to confirm your seat.
  • Your application will automatically be removed from the system after 6 months, so please reapply if you have not received notification from us.

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