Flint, Michigan – A free course for lead abatement supervisors will start in the middle of March. This will provide individuals living the area with an opportunity to learn the specialized skills they need to work on lead hazard reduction projects across the state. The four-day training starts on March 16, 2026, and is meant to get people ready for supervisory jobs in lead abatement work. The training will be held on 1101 S Saginaw St in Flint.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Lead-based Paint Hazard Control are working together to provide the training. The course is meant to give people who want to become certified lead professionals hands-on training and technical expertise. Registration is necessary, and the deadline to sign up is Friday, February 27, 2026. Click here to register.
To be eligible for the program, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have worked in construction for at least two years. People who have never had sponsored lead abatement training before can take the session for free. People who have already taken sponsored training can still participate, but they will have to pay a $650.
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The training is primarily focused on the practical and safety issues that come up when doing lead abatement projects, which sometimes involve a lot of different construction jobs. Participants will learn about common ways to lower or get rid of lead dangers in houses and other structures. Some of these methods are replacing windows, painting, wet cleaning, HEPA vacuuming, wet scraping, and taking out and replacing soil that has lead in it.
Organizers argue that the training not only helps people get jobs, but it also helps public health by lowering the risk of lead exposure. Certified lead professionals can work on projects that make homes safer, especially older homes where lead-based paint continues to be a problem.
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People who want to take part can sign up on the LBPHC portal of the Office of Lead-based Paint Hazard Control. You can get more information about the training by calling 810-237-2060.