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Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor
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Characteristics of lead
Ans: Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic
What common consumer products could contain lead?
Ans: 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
Ans: Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew, provides brightness
in color & block radiation
What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products
Ans: White lead
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What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds?
Ans: Roof flashing, leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint
dust from homes
What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety
Commission?
Ans: 0.06% by weight
When did CPSC ban lead-based paint?
Ans: 1978
What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD
Ans: 1.0 mg/cm2
What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction?
Ans: any detectable amount
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How can lead enter the body?
Ans: Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body?
Ans: Brain, Central nervous system, kidneys, blood forming system,
reproductive system & heart
What are symptoms of lead poisoning
Ans: 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
Ans: 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue
Ans: 30 days
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How long does lead typically remain in the bones
Ans: 30 years
What is meant by lead body burden?
Ans: the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue and bones at any one
time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning?
Ans: low dose over a long period
What is meant by acute lead poisoning
Ans: high dose in a short time
What blood-lead level in children is regulated?
Ans: 10 ug/dl
Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Characteristics of lead
Ans: Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic
What common consumer products could contain lead?
Ans: 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
Ans: Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew, provides brightness
in color & block radiation
What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products
Ans: White lead
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What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds?
Ans: Roof flashing, leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint
dust from homes
What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety
Commission?
Ans: 0.06% by weight
When did CPSC ban lead-based paint?
Ans: 1978
What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD
Ans: 1.0 mg/cm2
What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction?
Ans: any detectable amount
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How can lead enter the body?
Ans: Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body?
Ans: Brain, Central nervous system, kidneys, blood forming system,
reproductive system & heart
What are symptoms of lead poisoning
Ans: 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
Ans: 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue
Ans: 30 days
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How long does lead typically remain in the bones
Ans: 30 years
What is meant by lead body burden?
Ans: the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue and bones at any one
time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning?
Ans: low dose over a long period
What is meant by acute lead poisoning
Ans: high dose in a short time
What blood-lead level in children is regulated?
Ans: 10 ug/dl
