Characteristics of lead Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic
What common consumer products could contain lead? 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 Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew, provides brightness in color & block
radiation
What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products White lead
What are sources of lead contamination for yards and Roof flashing, leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from
playgrounds? homes
What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product 0.06% by weight
Safety Commission?
When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? 1978
What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD 1.0 mg/cm2
What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in any detectable amount
construction?
How can lead enter the body? Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? Brain, Central nervous system, kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system
& heart
What are symptoms of lead poisoning 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 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in the bones 30 years
, Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor - Exam Questions and Answers
What is meant by lead body burden? the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue and bones at any one time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? low dose over a long period
What is meant by acute lead poisoning high dose in a short time
What blood-lead level in children is regulated? 10 ug/dl
Why do we focus on children under 6 years of age? hand to mouth behavior, high absorption rate & lead interferes with proper
development
What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the Chelation
body?
What is Title X Childhood lead poisoning prevention law
What law requires contractors and workers to be trained Toxic Substance Control Act (T.S.C.A)
What federal government agency enforces TSCA EPA
What federal agency enforces work safety? OSHA
What does OSHA require whenever work disturbs lead? Personal Air Monitoring
What Ohio agency requires training? Ohio department of Health
What disciplines must be trained under EPA and ODH Inspector, risk assessor, worker, contractor/supervisor, designer
When must we notify ODH before a lead abatement 10 days by mail 3 days by email
project?
How long must the contractor keep project records? 3 years