I officially let my ministry work at the end of April and have not slowed down much since them. Looking for a different avenue of work after all these years did not come easy and I should not have expected it to. Pam was very supportive as I looked for new things in life to fill my working years. Many things in life come in mysterious ways and my new found job is one of them. I have spent several weeks studying the issue of Lead Paint and how dangerous it can be.
Many people are complaining about the new EPA ruling that went info effect in April for any contractor who works on houses built prior to 1978. The new law is explained as follows:
- Right now, if you work for pay in housing, child-care centers or schools built before 1978, and you might disturb components (like plaster, window sashes, doors or trim) that contain lead paint, then you must meet EPA’s “Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program“ (RRP) requirements or risk fines of up to $37,500 per violation, per day. This comprehensive and multi-faceted regulatory program took full effect nationwide April 22, 2010, and includes training, certification and lead-safe work practice requirements 73 Fed. Reg. 21,692 (April 22, 2008).
One of several things I’m currently doing is scheduling and teaching the training for certification and lead-safe work practice requirement. It’s really fascinating area and I have even been trained as a Lead Paint Risk Assessor by the state of Oklahoma.
I believe this is going to be an enjoyable opportunity for me to fill my days by doing what I enjoy; teaching! When one door closes, other doors are always open.
Wayne
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