Train the Staff

HUD IG recommendations require to conduct extensive traing of maintenance and management staff. "We also recommend that the Director of the Cleveland Office of Public Housing work in conjunction with HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes to (1) provide training to the Authority’s staff on the appropriate testing methodology for confirming that a child has an EBLL and for managing lead‐based paint, (2) provide technical assistance to the Authority in developing and implementing procedures and controls to address the issues cited in this report, and (3) assess whether the lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments with missing elements are sufficient to support the lead-based paint status of the Authority’s properties. "

Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing can help recruit state licensed lead trainers who can be of assistance to HUD and CMHA in assuring that CMHA staff at all levels are trained by lead safety professionals. Training elements would include Renovate, Repair and Paint for maintenance staff, Lead 101 training for management level personnel.