1. (a) A lead-related construction sampling technician course shall consist of a minimum of 8 contact hours, with at least 5 contact hours taught using interactive/participatory teaching methods. The course shall include:

   1. (1) At least thirty minutes of classroom instruction on lead and health effects related to lead exposure, including:

      1. (A) Identification of sources of lead hazards;
      2. (B) Numerical standards for lead-contaminated dust, lead-contaminated soil, and lead-based paint; and
      3. (C) Health effects related to lead exposure.
   2. (2) At least one contact hour of classroom instruction on lead hazard evaluation activities and requirements specified in Title 17, California Code of Regulations, section 36000. Classroom instruction shall delineate the responsibilities of an inspector/assessor and sampling technician as specified in section 36000(d).

   3. (3) At least one contact hour on job tasks associated with lead hazard evaluation as follows:

      1. (A) Professional responsibilities and limitations as specified in Health and Safety Code sections 105253 through 105256, inclusive.
      2. (B) Sampling or testing soil, dust, and paint only when an inspector/assessor identifies the specific locations where soil, dust, and paint are to be sampled or tested, interprets the results, and complies with the record keeping and reporting requirements;
      3. (C) Visual assessment;
      4. (D) Sample collection and testing procedures for paint, dust, and soil; and
      5. (E) Post-sampling and post-testing procedures.

   4. (4) At least three and one half contact hours of hands-on training including:

      1. (A) Sample collection, including equipment, procedures, and quality assurance, as described in:

         1. 1. Chapter 5: Risk Assessment, section II (D), and Appendix 13.3 “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing,” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, June 1995; and
         2. 2. Chapter 7: Lead-Based Paint Inspection, “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing,” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1997.
      2. (B) Participation in simulated field visit, including visual inspections, collection of dust, paint and soil samples, and practice with an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer.
   5. (5) At least thirty minutes of classroom instruction on radiation information and safety training requirements specified in Title 17, California Code of Regulations, division 1, chapter 5, subchapter 4, groups 1, 1.5, and 2. This instruction shall emphasize that sampling technicians are required to complete an additional eight hours of training prior to operating an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer for lead hazard evaluation.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 105250, 124160 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 105250, 124160 and 131051, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New article 6 and section filed 6-27-94 as an emergency; operative 6-27-94 (Register 94, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-25-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 6 and section refiled with amendment of subsection (d)(2) 10-21-94 as an emergency; operative 10-26-94 (Register 94, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-24-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-21-94 order including amendment of subsections (e)(1)(A)-(B), (e)(5)(B) and (e)(5)(J) and new subsection (e)(1)(C) transmitted to OAL 2-23-95 and filed 4-5-95 (Register 95, No. 14).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-30-98 as an emergency; operative 3-30-98 (Register 98, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-28-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section and Note, refiled 7-20-98 as an emergency; operative 7-29-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 98, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-27-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-20-98 order, including amendment of subsection (c)(1), transmitted to OAL 11-23-98 and filed 1-8-99 (Register 99, No. 2).

7. Amendment of article heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 4-30-2008; operative 5-30-2008 (Register 2008, No. 18).