Saturday, July 2, 2011

Certified EPA lead - safe Contractor

Phil's Handy Service, Inc. is an EPA lead-safe Contractor, under the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. Authorized to do work on and in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 in TampaFlorida, all US States, Tribes, and Territories as well as Guam and Puerto Rico. EPA Certification # NAT-26458-1

Under Federal Law
Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children.To protect against this risk, on April 22, 2008, EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning April 22, 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.