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GR Baby Sent to Hospital with Lead Poisoning

"A ten-month old baby is at the DeVos Children’s Hospital after a severe case of lead poisoning that was discovered last week in Grand Rapids, " according to FOX-17 reporter Carl Apple.  The Healthy Homes Coalition worked with Carl to get this story out, hoping to alert the community to the fact that lead poisoning is still a very real and present danger in Grand Rapids.

CareSource Prevents Lead Poisoning

The CareSource Foundation recently awarded $7,500 to the Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan to underwrite the cost of teaching parents how to check their homes for lead hazards.  It is anticipated that more than 100 families will be able to benefit from this service.



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Renovate Right Training

Beginning April 2010, all renovators, remodelers and painters working in pre-1978 housing are now required to be an EPA-certified renovator trained in lead safe work practices.  This requirement applies to all renovation projects, not just lead abatement.  Effected trades include remodelers, renovators, window replacement workers, painters, electricians, plumbers, and any other trades that disturb painted surfaces during the course of their work.  Landlords who make repairs themselves are also required to have this certification.

Four training providers are providing classes in west Michigan.  QUAT, Inc., the Rental Property Owners Association (RPOA), and Success Enterprise & Environmental Services are offering the Renovate Right training for those new to lead-safe work practices.  The Renovate Right class is a minimum of 8 hours in length.

West Michigan RRP Training Opportunities

Initial Training

  • November 14 - Grand Rapids.  Contact Richard at RPOA at (616) 454-3385 x226
  • December 1- Grand Rapids.  Contact Richard at RPOA at (616) 454-3385 x226
  • December 15 - Kentwood.  Contact Richard at RPOA at (616) 454-3385 x226

QUAT offers RRP training in various communities in west Michigan.  For more information on QUAT classes, contact the person listed in the calendar above.

RPOA offers training in Grand Rapids on a monthly basis.  Training is held at typically held at Corrosion Controls and Consultants at 4403 Donker Ct SE in Kentwood, but check location when you register.  Training times are 8:00am to 5:00pm.  For pricing or more information, call Richard at RPOA at (616) 454-3385 x226.

Success is offering training in various west Michigan communities.  Prices vary for classes depending upon location.  For pricing or more information, contact Success2722@aol.com or call (866) 773-6164 toll-free.

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