Annual Compliance
Stop Guessing at Compliance. Start Protecting Your Business.
The restoration industry’s definitive guide to annual EPA & OSHA requirements.
Staying compliant isn’t just a best practice, it’s a legal mandate. But for most restoration firm owners, the "rules" feel like a mountain of complex jargon spread across dozens of federal standards.
We cut through the noise. This page highlights the ANNUAL compliance actions that matter most, so you can stop digging through paperwork and get back to the job site.
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Health Effects: Understanding the long-term risks.
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Identification: Recognizing ACM and signs of deterioration.
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Compliance Matrix: Your Annual Roadmap
Restoration work is high-risk. Ensure your team is trained in these six critical areas:
1. Respirable Crystalline Silica (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153)
The Risk: Cutting, grinding, or drilling concrete, mortar, stone, and brick.
The Requirement: Employers must limit exposure and provide specific training for any worker performing these tasks.
2. Lead: Renovation, Repair & Painting (EPA RRP 40 CFR 745)
The Risk: Impacting lead-based paint in child-occupied, pre-1978 buildings during restoration.
The Requirement: This applies when the intent is restoration (not abatement). Companies must be EPA-certified and use Lead-Safe work practices.
3. Lead Abatement (EPA 40 CFR 745 & OSHA 1926.62)
The Risk: Projects where the specific intent is to remove lead.
The Requirement: Typically requires state-level licensing and more rigorous OSHA-mandated blood lead level monitoring.
4. Bloodborne Pathogens (OSHA 1910.1030)
The Risk: Exposure to infectious materials, including blood, bodily fluids, and raw sewage.
The Requirement: You must have a Written Exposure Control Plan, offer vaccinations, and provide specific PPE and annual training.
5. Confined Space (OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA)
The Risk: Crawl spaces, attics, and pits that are difficult to exit and may contain toxic atmospheres or electrical hazards.
The Requirement: Employers must identify these spaces and train employees to apply required safety precautions before entry.
6. Mold & Microbial Remediation
The Status: While there are currently no federal mold regulations, the industry looks to the IICRC S520 Standard, EPA, and OSHA guidelines.
The Requirement: Adherence to "Standard of Care" is essential to mitigate liability and ensure occupant safety.
Closing Call to Action
Don’t Wait for an Audit to Get Compliant.
The RIA is committed to providing the tools you need to protect your workers and your reputation. Join the hundreds of restoration professionals already using our platform to streamline their safety training.