Renovate, Repair, and Paint Right. Lead Safety for Property Owners in L.A. County

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)

Live via Zoom!

* Registration open until 5/7/25 at 11:00 AM (PST)

Category: AAGLA Member Webinars

Lead Safety for Rental Property Owners - Renovate, Repair, and Paint Right

Impact Assessment is offering free lead awareness presentations for property owners, managers, and homeowners in Los Angeles County. This one-hour educational session aims to raise awareness about lead poisoning and how lead hazards can arise during home repair, renovation, or painting projects. Attendees will learn about federal and state regulations concerning homes built before 1978 as well as best practices for working on homes that have lead-based paint. By the end of the presentation, attendees will understand how to identify unsafe work practices, prevent project shutdowns and fines, and keep children safe from lead hazards before, during, and after home repair or renovations.

When: (New Date) Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)

How to Attend: Exclusively for AAGLA Members! Logged In Members Can Register Using the “Register Now” Button.

"Renovate, Repair, and Paint Right: Lead Safety for Los Angeles County Property Owners" is a must-attend presentation designed to help property owners navigate critical lead safety regulations when renovating homes built before 1978. Learn how to protect your property, avoid costly fines, and prevent project delays by understanding lead hazards and ensuring lead-safe work practices are implemented. Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, or property manager, this session will equip you with practical knowledge to ensure compliance and keep your renovations on track—safely and efficiently. The information used in this presentation have been developed with assistance from subject matter experts, including Hermes Parra, CAC (Principal/Instructor, Parra Environmental Training) and Mike Sharp (Senior Safety Officer, Janus Corporation), has been approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, and was piloted in collaboration with the Los Angeles Housing Department.

The goal of this presentation is to reduce unsafe work practices and prevent lead poisoning in vulnerable children before it occurs.

The discussion will be moderated by Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA’s Executive Director. This is another of many member-exclusive informative online sessions we have been offering. Please log in to register. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz via email at diana@aagla.org. We look forward to your joining us.

Important Disclaimer: The information and materials provided during this presentation is for general information purposes only. Absolutely no legal or tax advice is being given during this presentation. Keep in mind that every situation is unique, and the laws, rules and regulations are subject to change at any time. So, before acting, be sure to obtain tax and/or legal advice from your licensed professional.

Presenter:

Jenica Robles, MPH

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Jenica Robles is a Community Engagement Specialist dedicated to empowering families in at-risk neighborhoods through education and outreach. Her work with Impact Assessment has focused on raising awareness about safe housing practices and ensuring access to resources that mitigate lead exposure risks. Jenica has collaborated with experts to enhance her knowledge of lead hazard prevention and safety training. Committed to public health equity, she aims to bridge the gap between education and technical expertise to create safer environments for vulnerable populations.

The "Renovate, Repair, and Paint Right: Lead Safety for Property Owners in Los Angeles County" project offers training as part of the Prevent Lead Poisoning LA (PLPLA) project, a collaboration between Impact Assessment and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The project is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The primary goal of PLPLA is to prevent lead poisoning in children within Los Angeles County.

Presenting Sponsor

Impact Assessment, Inc.

With over three decades of experience, Impact Assessment, Inc. (IAI) is one of the most respected firms in the field of applied human-environmental research. IAI works with public and private agencies in the United States to protect Americans’ health through research and analysis, policy development and analysis, and outreach and education. IAI provides efficient and effective solutions to customers that address emerging public health concerns while promoting healthy communities. Led by an experienced and dynamic team of multi-disciplinary scientists, program managers, and communications experts, IAI’s capabilities span a wide range of environmental health issues