Increasing the Lead-Safe Certified Workforce in North Dakota

Lead-based paint is often found in pre-1978 buildings. Homes and contractors are required to be lead-safe certified to conduct any renovation, repair, or painting job. North Dakota faces a shortage of lead-safe certified contractors to address lead hazards, and in response, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services worked to eliminate barriers to certification and amplified recruitment efforts. This blog discusses how North Dakota addressed its shortage of lead-certified contractors to prevent lead exposure in the state.