RestorePro has provided several e-mails outlining the new EPA Lead Abatement Law, which had an original effective date of April 22, 2010. Along with many other competent, law-abiding restoration companies across the country, we worked diligently to get our people trained and began compliance with the new EPA guidelines even before the April 22 deadline. These guidelines are beneficial to you and your clients, unfortunately, a majority of contractors and companies who are obligated to comply with these new regulations have not complied. Sadly, we believe that regardless of time, market conditions, or laws, many are openly turning a blind eye to the EPA laws and compliance date.

Regardless of the reasons why so many contractors failed to comply with the deadline date, lawmakers and special interest groups went to work to get the deadline extended, citing lack of trainers as the need for the extension. As of this week, the Environmental Protection Agency said it will delay until Oct. 1, 2010 enforcement of the rule that requires contractors to take additional precautions when renovating houses where children could be exposed to lead dust from old paint.

The EPA rule requires contractors to use "lead-safe" practices when working on homes, day-care centers and schools built before 1978, the year lead paint was banned for residential use because of health risks. The delay allows contractors to sign up for training by Sept. 30. Training must be completed by Dec. 31. According to the EPA, the decision gives contractors more time to file needed paperwork to demonstrate they are following lead-safe work practices, as well as more time for contractors to enroll in and complete the required training courses.
RestorePro believes a delay in enforcement should not translate into a lead poison risk exposure to you or your clients. No level of enforcement, it appears, is going to guarantee compliance, otherwise, this delay would not have become political folly.

Lead poisoning is tragic, the treatment is extremely painful, the effects are long-lasting, both from a physical standpoint and economic impact. Short cuts are not appropriate and are not a part of your, or RestorePro's, service delivery. Health and safety are core values that guide our work practices. When you refer RestorePro, you bolster your reputation by protecting your insureds. Don't take chances with your insured's health. Lead poisoning is a very real risk that can be minimized and avoided by incorporating lead-safe work practices – really, there is no other option. RestorePro will not participate in this delay. Established lead-safe work practices are already incorporated into the high level of service delivery that will benefit your client.

Because HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS. OUR EMPLOYEES HEALTH, YOUR CLIENTS HEALTH. YOUR REPUTATION! RestorePro is committed not to let politicians nor the incompetence of others compromise the benefits of providing lead-safe work practices in servicing our mutual clients. You hold us to a higher standard - we understand that, we embrace that. We are restoration professionals who walk the walk, not just talk the talk. When competence matters and your insured's health and safety are important, refer a mitigation and construction contractor that will protect you and your insured. 1-877-371-0228, 24/7/365 Lead Safe Compliant Mitigation and Full Service Reconstruction.