Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor Study
Guide
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 playgrounds? - Roof flashing, leaded gas
contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes
What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? - 0.06% by weight
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 construction? - any detectable amount
How can lead enter the body? - Eating & Breathing
,Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor Study
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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
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
, Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor Study
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What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - Chelation
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 project? - 10 days by mail 3 days by email
How long must the contractor keep project records? - 3 years
Guide
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 playgrounds? - Roof flashing, leaded gas
contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes
What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? - 0.06% by weight
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 construction? - any detectable amount
How can lead enter the body? - Eating & Breathing
,Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor Study
Guide
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
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
, Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor Study
Guide
What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - Chelation
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 project? - 10 days by mail 3 days by email
How long must the contractor keep project records? - 3 years
