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Posted By: John P. Ahlers | Apr 13, 2010 | Topics: Construction News and Notes, Department of Labor & Industries, Government Contracts, Regulatory Administration | View Article

EPA New Lead Paint Requirements

The Environmental Protection Agency has instituted a new requirement for contractors who perform work on buildings constructed before 1978 to reduce exposure to lead paint. All contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb paint in homes, childcare facilities, and schools before built before 1978 must be certified in the new EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP) and follow specific work practices to reduce human exposure to lead paint by April 22, 2010. All contractors must be trained certified by April 22, 2010. Landlords, property manager, and their employees are responsible for ensuring compliance with the rule. To locate an EPA-accredited training provider, visit the EPA’s Get Lead Safe website at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/pubs/renovation.htm or contact the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-425-5323.

Posted By: Brett Hill | Feb 27, 2008 | Topics: Department of Labor & Industries, Employment | View Article

Court of Appeals rules on wages required for electrical workers on public projects

The Court of Appeals in D.W. Close v. Department of Labor and Industries ruled that electrical workers who pull low voltage wiring through conduit of more than 10 feet in length on construction projects are required to be compensated as "inside wireman".  The contractors had argued that the work the employees were performing fell within an "electronic technician" scope of work, which required less pay.