LEADED PAINT ABATEMENT WORKERS (LEADED PAINT ABATEMENT OCCUPATIONS) California Occupational Guide Number 2000-C (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Leaded Paint Abatement Workers remove lead based paint from walls, ceilings and floors in homes and buildings. They put scaffolds together and seal off work areas. They position decontamination units or portable showers at work entrance to safely remove lead dust. They wear protective clothing and an air purifying respirator-mask while working.
COMPENSATION
Hourly Wage: $6.80 - $25.00
REQUIREMENTS
Skills - Understand and use blueprints, drawings, or other detailed instructions - Understand and use hazardous material (HAZMAT) handler safety rules - Follow instructions exactly - Work from scaffolds Training/Requirements - High school diploma preferred - Training from a Department of Health Services (DHS) accredited school - Interim Certificate for Leaded Paint Abatement Worker from DHS accredited school
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT: (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th Ed., Rev. 1) 899.364-720 OES: (Occupational Employment Survey) System Not Available
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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