Georgia Lead Services Risk Assessor Contractor License

The Lead Services Risk Assessor Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

• Risk assessments conduction
• Abatement clearance testing
• Sampling for the presence of lead in:
  • Paint
  • Dust
  • Soil

How to Get the Lead Services Risk Assessor Contractor’s License in Georgia?

1. Meet one of the following combinations of education and experience requirements:
   • Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience in a related field
   • An Associate’s degree and 2 years of experience in a related field
   • A certification as an industrial hygienist, PE, registered architect and/or certification in a related engineering/health/ environmental field
   • A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of experience in a related field
2. Attend the Initial Inspector and the Risk Assessor Training given by an Accredited Provider
3. Register for and pass the LEHARisk Assesor examination with Pearson Vue©
4. Send an application through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division Online System (GEOS) and pay the corresponding fees
5. Attach the following documents to the application:
   • A color headshot photo
   • Training certificate(s)
   • Work history/education documentation
   • Exam approval certification
6. Await for the Lead-Based Paint Program to issue the license depending on the payment type chosen and workload. ACH payments are processed quicker. Note that this may take up to 2 weeks