Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor Questions And Answers 2024
Characteristics of lead - ANS-✔✔Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic
What common consumer products could contain lead? - ANS-✔✔Paint, Bullets, Fishing sinkers, Solders,
Ceramic, X-ray block, vinyl, plastic, weights, pewter, batteries, flashing & leaded crystal glass
What was lead used in these products - ANS-✔✔Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew,
provides brightness in color & block radiation
What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products - ANS-✔✔White lead
What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds? - ANS-✔✔Roof flashing, leaded gas
contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes
What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? - ANS-✔✔0.06% by weight
When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - ANS-✔✔1978
What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD - ANS-✔✔1.0 mg/cm2
What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction? - ANS-✔✔any detectable amount
How can lead enter the body? - ANS-✔✔Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - ANS-✔✔Brain, Central nervous system, kidneys,
blood forming system, reproductive system & heart
,What are symptoms of lead poisoning - ANS-✔✔Stomach aches, constipation or diarrhea, irritability,
fatigue & weakness, muscle aches, lack of sex drive, tremors & also headaches
How long does lead typically remain in the blood - ANS-✔✔30 days
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - ANS-✔✔30 days
How long does lead typically remain in the bones - ANS-✔✔30 years
What is meant by lead body burden? - ANS-✔✔the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue and bones
at any one time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? - ANS-✔✔low dose over a long period
What is meant by acute lead poisoning - ANS-✔✔high dose in a short time
What blood-lead level in children is regulated? - ANS-✔✔10 ug/dl
Why do we focus on children under 6 years of age? - ANS-✔✔hand to mouth behavior, high absorption
rate & lead interferes with proper development
What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - ANS-✔✔Chelation
What is Title X - ANS-✔✔Childhood lead poisoning prevention law
, What law requires contractors and workers to be trained - ANS-✔✔Toxic Substance Control Act
(T.S.C.A)
What federal government agency enforces TSCA - ANS-✔✔EPA
What federal agency enforces work safety? - ANS-✔✔OSHA
What does OSHA require whenever work disturbs lead? - ANS-✔✔Personal Air Monitoring
What Ohio agency requires training? - ANS-✔✔Ohio department of Health
What disciplines must be trained under EPA and ODH - ANS-✔✔Inspector, risk assessor, worker,
contractor/supervisor, designer
When must we notify ODH before a lead abatement project? - ANS-✔✔10 days by mail 3 days by email
How long must the contractor keep project records? - ANS-✔✔3 years
What is the maximum first time fine for violation of ODH regulations? - ANS-✔✔$1000 per day
What federal agency regulates lead in construction? - ANS-✔✔OSHA
What amount of lead is regulated by OSHA? - ANS-✔✔any exposable amount
What is the first thing OSHA will request when visiting a job site where lead work is performed? - ANS-✔
✔to see exposure monitoring
