Lead Test Questions and Answers Already Passed

Lead Test Questions and Answers Already Passed What is lead? (1) heavy metal, (2) used for thousand years to prevent corrosion and kills mold and mildew, (3) durable and easy to shape, (4) poison, (5) can make you sick if you breath or swallow What is the definition of lead-based paint? paint, varnish, shellac, or other coatings on surface that contain more than 1.0 mg/cm2 of lead or more than 0.% lead by weight Name sources of lead exposure lead-based paint, leaded gasoline, industrial releases, soil; food; and water, pottery; crystal; and glassware, different jobs and hobbies When is lead paint a hazard? when it chips or becomes dust of fumes When is lead dust created? (1) gets old and deteriorates, (2) surfaces are broken, damaged, or disturbed, (3) surfaces are sanded or scraped. Lead dust and particles tend to stick to surfaces When did the United States banned the use of lead paint in homes? 1978 What title made Louisiana have lead regulations? Title X 90% of homes built before _________ have lead paint 1940 62% of homes built between _____________ have lead paint _______________ of children in the United States are at risk for lead poisoning Millions (true/false) doing lead abatement safely is very important true What does lead look like? heavy, gray metal Why was lead used? (1) prevents corrosion, (2) kills mold and mildew, (3) is easy to shape, (4) is strong, (5) blocks radiation, (6) blocks sound, (7) helps paint dry In ________, Ben Franklin wrote to a friend about work-related lead poisoning cases. 1786 In the early _________, doctors found that lead-based paint caused reproductive problems for workers and their families 1900s Where can lead be found? almost anywhere What does lead pollute air, soil, household dust, and any surface it lands on (true/false) you can find traces of lead in most soil true How does OSHA set the limits of the amount of lead you can breathe when you are working and what are they? (1) Action level = 30 ug/m3 (2) Permissible Exposure Limit = 50 ug/m3 1 gram = how many ug? 1,000,000 micro grams 1 gram