RGA Environmental, Inc. has trained over 30,000 professionals from general industry, the construction trades and the public sector. With accredited training professionals and facilities in Washington and California, RGA provides a wide range of OSHA and EPA courses in accordance with all required state and federal licenses and regulatory requirements. RGA tracks and reviews more than 300 individual state and federal training requirements to ensure that all course materials are accurate and up-to-date. RGA offers open-enrollment classes in Seattle, WA and Emeryville, CA as well as custom classes at client locations nationally and internationally, webinars and over 300 online classes.
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Employers must train employees on how to read and understand GHS formatted safety data sheets (SDSs) and labels by December 1, 2013. The new Hazard Communication Standard has specific requirements for labels, SDSs, chemical classification, training, authoring, and other compliance issues to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Chemical manufacturers, importers and distributors can begin using the new labeling system and Safety Data Sheets any time during the transition process and must comply with the final rule before June 1, 2015. Achieve and maintain compliance by registering for GHS training today! RGA offers a 2-hr Webinar Training in Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Labeling June 11, 2013
Lead-Safe List is a commercial directory featuring EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firms in an easy to use directory format.
The RRP Rule (Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule) was enacted by the EPA to ensure lead-safe practices are employed by contractors and landlords when they carry out renovation, repair or painting work in pre-1978 properties.link text
RGA Training classrooms are now equipped with free Wi-Fi Internet access!
Earn CEUs with RGA’s AHERA Training Classes
Did you know required AHERA classes count toward Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for many professional certifications? Building Performance Institute (BPI) professionals can receive 12 CEU credits for 24-hour AHERA classes. The ABIH Certification Maintenance Committee awards credit for RGA’s AHERA Building Inspector, Management Planner, Contractor/Supervisor, Designer, Project Monitor and Operations and Maintenance courses. Credits apply to both initial and refresher classes. CEUs may also be available for other professional certifications. RGA offers a 10% discount when you register and pay for RGA AHERA training classes online.
RGA has trained many staff members in Regulatory Agencies. Some of our students have included staff members from EPA, Department of Commerce, DOSH, and OSHA.
We assisted with the revisions for the Lead HUD Guidelines
We are regularly invited to guest teach at the Pac NW OSHA Educational Center in Seattle, Washington.
Question: During exterior power washing, instead of plastic, can landscaping fabric or a similiarmaterial be used to capture any paint chips or other debris, but permit the water to seep through?
Answer: NO. Landscaping fabric is not an impermeable material.
Changes to 2008 Lead RRP Rule May Affect Your Renovation Project. The EPA has finalized a Clearance Rule that will amend the RRP Rule. The impending changes affect collection of paint chip samples.
To Register for the LRRP Classes in Lubbock, Texas, You Must Call RGA at 888-281-8858
The Renovator training includes how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and comply with EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule. This training is provided through X8 Environmental.