Jenny Houlroyd, DrPH, CIH

This one‑hour lecture introduces the potential health hazards associated with renovating and remodeling older homes. While the training primarily focuses on lead‑based paint—where it’s found, why it’s dangerous, and how renovation activities can create exposure—it also covers other common hazards such as asbestos, mold, silica dust, and chemical exposures. Participants will learn how these risks arise during typical home improvement projects and what basic steps to take to recognize, minimize, and prevent harmful exposures before picking up that hammer.

This session will be led by Jenny Houlroyd with Safety, Health, Environmental Services (SHES) at Georgia Tech.

A link to join the session on Zoom will be sent to all registered attendees closer to the event.