1. 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:

2. 1) Compliance with the Act and this Part;

   1. 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. 3) Proper implementation of lead mitigation and lead abatement methods; and

   1. 4) Using work practices that:

      1. A) Ensure the safety of the workers involved in the lead mitigation and lead abatement activities;

      2. B) Ensure the safety of the occupants of the regulated facility; and

         1. C) Control dust produced during mitigation or abatement of lead-bearing surfaces or coatings.
      3. 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.
      4. 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)