EPA Lead Risk Assessor Exam Study Guide Graded A+

What Federal document serves as an overall guideline for performing inspections, risk assessments, and abatement activities? - Answer-HUD Guidelines A child may be treated for lead poisoning by using... - Answer-chelation therapy The purpose of a lead risk assessment is to? - Answer-Identify LBP hazards What does EBL mean? - Answer-Elevated Blood Level How does lead primarily enter children's bodies? - Answer-Ingestion of lead dust Would a child with consecutive blood lead tests of 17 ug/dl, 9 ug/dl, and 16 ug/dl be considered to be lead poisoned? - Answer-No, the elevated blood levels of 17ug/dL and 16ug/dL were not consecutive Which is more useful for the renovation contractor, the lead inspection or the risk assessment? - Answer-Lead Inspection What six sampling methods do Risk Assessors use to identify lead hazards? - Answer-Visual Dust Soil Paint Chip XRF Water A certified Risk Assessor may conduct a Risk assessment on a property which is to be abated by the firm for which they work, if they... - Answer-Notify the client in writing What is the OSHA Action Level for lead? - Answer-30 ug/m3Water sampling as part of a Risk Assessment is: Mandatory, Optional, or Never included? - Answer-Optional What are the six LBP hazards defined by EPA? - Answer-Dust Friction Surface Impact Surface Chewable Surface Deteriorated Paint Soil EPA Soil lead hazard in general yard area - Answer-1,200 ppm XRF analysis is the most common method for determining LBP - Answer-True XRF analysis is the most common method for determining lead hazards - Answer-False, XRF is most commonly used to determine LBP but not hazards Where would you find operational data for an XRF? - Answer-Performance Characteristic Sheet (PCS) supplied with the XRF How many dust samples are usually taken for a Risk Assessment? - Answer-13 What are the three forms of lead abatement? - Answer-Removal Enclosure Encapsulation How do you calibrate an XRF? - Answer-3 shots on the 1.02 standard How often do you calibrate an XRF? - Answer-Beginning EndEvery 4 hours Every time the device is powered down LBP per XRF - Answer-Equal to or greater than 1.0 mg/cm2