John Banta is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene as a Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist. He is also a California Certified Lead Inspector/Assessor. He is the author of the book Extreme Weather Hits Home: Protecting Your Buildings from Climate Change and Co-Author of Prescriptions for a Healthy House: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders and Homeowners. John is an approved instructor for the EPA’s RRP Certified Renovator Program through an EPA-approved provider, the National Center for Healthy Housing (www.nchh.org). He teaches and consults throughout the United States and is based at Restoration Consultants in Sacramento, CA. 916-736-1100. jbanta@restcon.com.
There are a number of different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) useful for worker protection. Occupational Safety and Health requirements state that employers must provide protection against recognized hazards that can result in serious physical harm or death.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule has been in force for almost a year now. The rules and requirements have changed several times already since the April 22, 2010 effective date. Additional changes have been proposed; many misconceptions remain.