Brandt Instruments
Environmental & Safety Training

2024-25 EPA Accredited Lead-Based Paint Training Course Schedule

Lead Inspector, Risk Asssessor
Supervisor & Project Designer of Lead Abatement Projects

Note: Louisiana State University (LSU) Department of Continuing Education, Professional Development Division discontinued the EPA Lead-Based Paint Certification classes in 2009 owing to the cutbacks at the University. The Department turned over all the training responsibilities to Deborah Brandt, who had been their principal instructor for the lead courses since 1994, in order to continue providing the same high standards of training to their students.

Courses are accredited by:

Louisiana DEQ: Lead Training Provider #JTP118242
Texas Department of State Health Services: License #20451
Mississippi DEQ: Training recognized through reciprocity with Louisiana
Alabama: Courses approved through 5-31-25. Download the approved lead trainer list from the AL Safe State link at bottom of the page
Oklahoma: Contact OK-DEQ, Air Quality Division for accreditation (405-702-4160)

(All class rosters are filed with the lead divisions in the above states)

Environmental and Occupational Safety Training
Most Courses Run From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
We try and hold the Refreshers the same week every year.

Lead Supervisor Initial
32 Hours

Lead Supervisor Refresher
8 Hours

Lead Project Designer Initial
Prerequisite: Lead Supervisor Initial
8 Hours

Lead Project Designer Refresher
4 Hours

Lead Inspector Initial
24 Hours

Lead Inspector Refresher
8 Hours

Lead Risk Assessor Initial
Prerequisite: Lead Inspector Initial
16 Hours

Lead Risk Assessor Refresher
8 Hours

The 2024 lead classes are scheduled to be held at the following designated hotels:

Location:     Clarion Inn & Conference Center / Mike Anderson's
                    1500 West Hwy 30, Gonzales LA 70737
                     I-10 Exit #177, located ½ mile east of exit
                     Hotel Phone: 225-647-8000

Alternates:    Holiday Inn Express & Suites
                     2806 West Hwy 30, Gonzales LA 70737
                     I-10 Exit #177, located ¼ mile west of exit
                     Hotel Phone: 225-743-8000

                     Holiday Inn
                     2815 West Hwy 30, Gonzales LA 70737
                     I-10 Exit #177, located ¼ mile west of exit (south of Tanger Mall)
                     Hotel Phone: 225-644-8003

Note:  When you call for reservations, please let them know that you are with the Brandt Instruments group. We receive a special room rate for anyone attending the classes. The Internet reservation site and the national reservations phone desk do not have the meetings information.

Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out for guests who fail to identify their affiliation at the time the reservation is made, so please remember this all-important step when reserving your lodging.

You may also make reservations for the classes at the following link:

Clarion Inn Reservations for Brandt Instrument's Classes

Brandt Instruments, Inc.
Environmental & Safety Training
18568 Oak Grove Pkwy.
Prairieville, LA 70769

Program Coordinator & Instructor: Deborah J. Brandt, MA
Instructor: Laurence R. Durio, CIH

Phone: 225-673-6776 | 800-337-6291 | dbrandt@brandtinst.com

Inspector: Conducts surface-by-surface investigations to determine the presence of lead-based paint in buildings before, during and after lead-based paint work. Performs inspections, clearance testing after abatement, samples paint, dust and soil, prepares reports explaining results of investigations.

Risk Assessor: Performs all the duties of an Inspector, in addition, evaluates the types & severity of lead-based paint hazards before, during and after lead-based paint work. Performs inspections, lead hazard screens, risk assessments, clearance testing after abatement, samples paint, dust and soil, interprets sample testing results, explains options for reducing lead-based paint hazards. Course prerequisite: Lead Inspector.

Abatement Supervisor: Implements and supervises lead-based paint abatement site work practices. Submits required abatement notification forms. Prepares occupant protection plans and abatement reports.

Lead Project Designer: Prepares abatement project designs, occupant protection plans, and abatement reports. Oversees and evaluates lead-based paint abatement work to ensure that contract plans and specifications are followed. The Designer must be proficient with reviewing inspections and risk asssessments and understand available methods of abatement, as this knowledge is essential to being able to prepare workable plans to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards in a residential dwelling or child-occupied facility.
Course prerequisite: Lead Abatement Supervisor (Should also have taken Inspector & Risk Assessor classes)

Abatement Worker: Performs lead-based paint abatement work under the direction of a certified Abatement Supervisor. Adheres to work practice standards.

Download Summary of EPA Lead Paint Certification Classes

State Lead-Based Paint
Accreditation & Certification Web Sites
Download State Lead Rules & Certification Forms

1. Louisiana DEQ:
   https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/lead-based-paint
   
   
2. Mississippi DEQ:
   https://www.mdeq.ms.gov/air/lead-based-paint/
   
   
3. Oklahoma DEQ:
   http://www.deq.state.ok.us/aqdnew/lbp/index.htm
   
   
4. Texas Department of Health
   https://www.dshs.texas.gov/environmental-lead-program
   
   

5. Alabama Department of Health
   http://alabamasafestate.ua.edu/environmental-accreditation/lead-based-paint-abatement/
   
   The links above are to the state lead pages where you can download applicable state regulations, lead certification application forms and submittal instructions.