Texas Lead Individual Risk Supervisor Certification License

The Lead Individual Risk Supervisor Certification License allows you to do the following work:

• Supervise and conduct lead abatements
• Prepare occupant protection plans and abatement reports
• Oversee lead abatements in target housing and child occupied facilities

How to Get the Lead Individual Risk Supervisor Certification License in Texas?

1. Comply with the requirements set forth for Lead Individual Risk Supervisor Certification:
2. Apply and take the Lead State Examination Registration exam in order to obtain an appointment for taking the mandatory State exam; the fee for this examination must be paid
3. Submit an online Application Form and pay the corresponding fee
4. Meet the experience requirements:
   • 1 year as a Lead Abatement Worker or 2 years in a related field (e.g., Lead, Asbestos Environmental Remediation Work) or the Building Construction trades
5. Take the 32 hours Approved Supervisor Course
6. Expect a response from the Department after the registration has been validated
7. Contact the Department of State Health Services Environmental Lead Program at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or at (512) 834 6600 for more details on the certification process for Lead Individual Risk Supervisor Certification

Texas Lead Individual Risk Supervisor Certification License Exam

Below are the currently available details regarding the trade exam. To be permitted to register for the test, applicants must submit a Lead State Examination Registration Document, the corresponding exam fee, a copy of any applicable training certificates, and all other mandatory documents that are requested by the Department of State Health Services.

Texas Lead Individual Risk Supervisor Certification Lead State Trade Exam

• Testing Company: DSHS
• Subjects Involved:
  • Actions to eliminate identified lead hazards
  • Approved removal procedures for target dwellings and child-occupied establishments
  • Employees’ personal protection equipment
  • Performance training and supervision of lead-related activities
  • Written abatement reports
  • Development of occupant protection plans
  • Completion of abatement activities according to regulations
  • Lead abatement/material activities
  • Lead inspection and investigation responsibilities
  • Standards of regulation operations, including:
    • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
    • United States Department of Labor - OSHA