Exam (elaborations) Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor

The function of a lead inspector - ANSWER To identify the presence of LBP in housing in order to protect children Focus of title X - ANSWER Shifter federal legislation from focusing on existing hazards to preventing LBP hazards from occurring. Why are LBP inspections an important part of lead poisoning prevention? - ANSWER Focus attention on the sources of lead that could poison children; and reduce the cost of lead hazard control by identifying which surfaces are coated with LBP. Knowledge an inspector should have: - ANSWER Knowledge about the performance and limitations of all lead testing techniques and the methods to conduct them; familiar with all lead testing methods and sample collection techniques and standards; able to perform needed mathematical calculations; Skilled in interpreting test results; capable of making objective decisions; able to implement and interpret quality control procedures. Number of house with lead - ANSWER 64 million Causes of higher BLL among lower income children - ANSWER Worse physical condition and older age of housing; more lead- contaminated dust in the housing; High lead level in urban soil. Focus of TSCA - ANSWER Established criteria for state or tribal programs authorized by EPA to administer and enforce regulations for training, certifications, lead hazard pamphlet, and renovation. Purpose of HUD guidelines: shifted the focus of federal legislation from acting only on existing LBP hazards to _______ new hazards from occurring. - ANSWER Preventing LBPPPA requirements: Requires PHA public housing authority and indian housing authority IHA to ____ and _____ LBP - ANSWER Inspect and abate Properties of lead : heavy, _______ , easily worked, bluish metal. - ANSWER Soft Who was the first to write about lead poisoning? - ANSWER Greeks