Lead Abatement Supervisor
"Competent Person for health and safety" as defined by OSHA - ANS-A person who can
identify hazards
Someone who can take corrective action
Cleaning products used for final cleanup procedure - ANS--Hot water
-Detergent
-HEPA vac
Common sources of lead in residential environments - ANS--Windows
- Bare Soil
- Floors
-Doors
Describe blood monitoring requirements - ANS-If air monitoring is above the action level
30ug/m3 for more than 30 days/year
Every 2 months for the first 6 months
If above 40ug/dl then back to every 2 months
At 50ug/dl- medical removal (if 2 consecutive tests)
Describe dust sampling techniques and strategies for clearance sampling - ANS--Use wipe
approved by ASTM
-Floors- 40ug/ft2
-Sills- 240ug/ft2
-Wells- 400 ug/ft2
Describe general work practice issues to discuss with workers during health and safety
meetings - ANS--Using a HEPA vac
-Using wet methods
-Reducing lead exposure
Describe how children are typically exposed to lead - ANS-Hand to mouth activities
Worker take home dust
Describe how to build a containment for exterior abatement work - ANS--Lay plastic on the
ground at least 10 ft in all directions from where you are working and attach to wall of
building
-Cover windows
-Set up a perimeter 10 ft beyond the plastic
Describe how to build a containment for interior abatement work - ANS--Cover critical
barriers
-Cover doors, vents, windows
-Lay plastic on the floor
Describe how to control lead in exterior dust - ANS-HEPA vacuum then cover ground with
gravel, sod, mulch, or rocks
Describe how to package and label hazardous waste - ANS--Double bag in six mil bags
, -Label with the generator's name
-Fill out a waste manifest
Describe potential health hazards from chemicals used on the job and recommended ways
to prevent exposure - ANS--Burns
-Eye damage
-Fire
-Fumes
Prevention:
Follow manufacturers recommendations
Describe recommended chemical paint removal methods - ANS--Use paint stripper that
does not contain methylene chloride
-Neutralize surface after using the paint stripper
Describe the basic health effects of lead to workers - ANS-Stomachache
Nausea
Headache
Memory loss
High Blood pressure
Kidney damage
Describe the conditions that may affect worker respiratory fit tests - ANS--Whether they are
affected by the smoke
-Whether they are lying about whether they can detect the banana oil
-Facial hair
-Dental work
- Weight gain or loss
Describe the decontamination procedures that should be discussed with workers during
routine safety and health meetings - ANS--Wash hands before eating
-Keep respirators on while working
-Washing the inside and outside of respirators
Describe the exposure monitoring and written compliance plan requirements specified by the
OSHA lead in construction standards - ANS--Depending on what Class work it is, assume a
certain exposure of lead
-Adjust respirator after finding out what exposure is
-Document what type of work is being done
-Exposure below AL (30ug/m3) is considered negative assessment. not repeated until job
conditions change
-If exposure is above PEL (50ug/m3) monitor every 3 months
-between 30-50ug/m3, monitor every 6 months
-written compliance plan
Describe the general requirements specified by the OSHA construction standards -
ANS--Train your people
-Monitor the air they're breathing (PEL is 50ug/m3, AL is 30ug/m3)
-Take steps to reduce exposure to lead
-Do blood monitoring
Keep adequate records
Describe the need and techniques to perform daily cleanup in abatement areas - ANS-Need:
to keep a safe work site for employees and OSHA requirement
"Competent Person for health and safety" as defined by OSHA - ANS-A person who can
identify hazards
Someone who can take corrective action
Cleaning products used for final cleanup procedure - ANS--Hot water
-Detergent
-HEPA vac
Common sources of lead in residential environments - ANS--Windows
- Bare Soil
- Floors
-Doors
Describe blood monitoring requirements - ANS-If air monitoring is above the action level
30ug/m3 for more than 30 days/year
Every 2 months for the first 6 months
If above 40ug/dl then back to every 2 months
At 50ug/dl- medical removal (if 2 consecutive tests)
Describe dust sampling techniques and strategies for clearance sampling - ANS--Use wipe
approved by ASTM
-Floors- 40ug/ft2
-Sills- 240ug/ft2
-Wells- 400 ug/ft2
Describe general work practice issues to discuss with workers during health and safety
meetings - ANS--Using a HEPA vac
-Using wet methods
-Reducing lead exposure
Describe how children are typically exposed to lead - ANS-Hand to mouth activities
Worker take home dust
Describe how to build a containment for exterior abatement work - ANS--Lay plastic on the
ground at least 10 ft in all directions from where you are working and attach to wall of
building
-Cover windows
-Set up a perimeter 10 ft beyond the plastic
Describe how to build a containment for interior abatement work - ANS--Cover critical
barriers
-Cover doors, vents, windows
-Lay plastic on the floor
Describe how to control lead in exterior dust - ANS-HEPA vacuum then cover ground with
gravel, sod, mulch, or rocks
Describe how to package and label hazardous waste - ANS--Double bag in six mil bags
, -Label with the generator's name
-Fill out a waste manifest
Describe potential health hazards from chemicals used on the job and recommended ways
to prevent exposure - ANS--Burns
-Eye damage
-Fire
-Fumes
Prevention:
Follow manufacturers recommendations
Describe recommended chemical paint removal methods - ANS--Use paint stripper that
does not contain methylene chloride
-Neutralize surface after using the paint stripper
Describe the basic health effects of lead to workers - ANS-Stomachache
Nausea
Headache
Memory loss
High Blood pressure
Kidney damage
Describe the conditions that may affect worker respiratory fit tests - ANS--Whether they are
affected by the smoke
-Whether they are lying about whether they can detect the banana oil
-Facial hair
-Dental work
- Weight gain or loss
Describe the decontamination procedures that should be discussed with workers during
routine safety and health meetings - ANS--Wash hands before eating
-Keep respirators on while working
-Washing the inside and outside of respirators
Describe the exposure monitoring and written compliance plan requirements specified by the
OSHA lead in construction standards - ANS--Depending on what Class work it is, assume a
certain exposure of lead
-Adjust respirator after finding out what exposure is
-Document what type of work is being done
-Exposure below AL (30ug/m3) is considered negative assessment. not repeated until job
conditions change
-If exposure is above PEL (50ug/m3) monitor every 3 months
-between 30-50ug/m3, monitor every 6 months
-written compliance plan
Describe the general requirements specified by the OSHA construction standards -
ANS--Train your people
-Monitor the air they're breathing (PEL is 50ug/m3, AL is 30ug/m3)
-Take steps to reduce exposure to lead
-Do blood monitoring
Keep adequate records
Describe the need and techniques to perform daily cleanup in abatement areas - ANS-Need:
to keep a safe work site for employees and OSHA requirement
