WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that renovations and repairs of pre-1978 housing must now be conducted using “safe practices” to protect children and pregnant women ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Earlier this year, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region 01 notified the public about an initiative to ...

— The second of three classes being offered by Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc. to certify contractors and property owners on new EPA lead safety rules is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Wednesday ...

Anyone who has had work done on their home knows renovation and repair work creates a big mess and a lot of dust. Dust from lead-based paint is the primary cause of lead poisoning in Vermont children.

Under the rule, which took effect April 22 of this year, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built ...

Lowe’s Home Centers has agreed to pay a $12.5 million penalty to resolve federal allegations that the home improvement giant failed to ensure its contractors followed lead safety laws during home ...

The Marathon County Health Department and City of Wausau are offering a free lead contractor training program for local contractors. The training courses will take place Feb. 23-27 at the department's ...