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Below are all of the state/federal requirements in Massachusetts to become a certified Deleading Worker professional.
If you have any questions on this information, please contact your local government agency.
| STATE | MA |
| DISCIPLINE | Deleading Worker |
| COURSE DURATION | 24 hours |
| PREREQUISITES | -You must be at least 18-years-old to apply for a Deleader Supervisor license in the State of Massachusetts. There are NO education or experience requirements. -To apply for licensure, you must have the following: -A signed physician's statement, as set forth at 454 CMR 22.09(4)(f) -The results of all blood lead and zpp monitoring conducted on the applicant in the three-month period prior to application, including at least one blood lead and one zpp result. -Respirator fit-testing training is also required. |
| ACCREDITING BODY | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards |
| INDIVIDUAL APP REQUIREMENTS | $50 annual fee |
| INDIVIDUAL EXAM FEES | No third party exam |
| COMPANY APP REQUIREMENTS | $575 for one year, Deleading Supervisor's responsibility |
| REFRESHER TRAINING | 12-month grace period during which you cannot work in deleading, but may attend the 8-hour annual refresher course. |
| RECIPROCITY | Once Licensed in Massachusetts, you may apply for reciprocity in the following New England States: Connecticut, Rhode Island (worker only), Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. |
| WEBSITE | Click to visit (opens in a new window) |