EPA Risk assessor Test Questions With All Correct Answers

EPA Risk assessor Test Questions With All Correct Answers What regulation is the hazard evaluation and abatement code? - ANSWER- NJAC 5:17-1.1 What does this chapter control? - ANSWER- the abatement of lead based paint hazards and the certification of lead based paint hazard evaluation or abatement contractors What does chapter 5:17 1.1 seek to provide? - ANSWER- ensures Public safety, health, and welfare insofar as they are affected by the Identification and abatement of lead based paint hazards. In instances in which a child with an elevated blood lead level is identified, what chapters/ codes shall control inspection? - ANSWER- Chapter XIII and NJAC 8:51 ASTM - ANSWER- American Society for Testing and Materials Composite sampling - ANSWER- an economical but less specific method, of sampling for lead based paint hazards by analyzing dust from several surfaces or soil from different locations together. Department - ANSWER- department of community affairs (jobs must be filed with them 10 days prior) Encapsulated - ANSWER- a coating or rigid material that relies on adhesion to a lead based painted surface and is not mechanically fastened to the substrate enclosure - ANSWER- the installation of a rigid, durable barrier that is mechanically attached to building components, with all edges and seams sealed with caulk or other sealant and having a design life of at least 20 years. HEPA - ANSWER- high efficiency particulate air filter that eliminates 99.9% of monodisperse particles greater than 0.3 microns in diameter Interim controls - ANSWER- measures designed to temporarily reduce human exposure or possible exposure to LBP hazards. Lead Abatement - ANSWER- Abatement means any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. lead evaluation - ANSWER- surface by surface investigation to determine the presence of lead based paint and the provision of a report explaining the results of the investigation Lead based paint - ANSWER- paint, varnish, shellac, or other coating on surfaces that contain 1.0 mg/cm2 or more of lead, or 0.5% or more lead by weight Lead free - ANSWER- having no lead based paint on any surface within a dwelling unit, common area or building Lead based paint hazard - ANSWER- Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust, soil or paint which has deteriorated to the point of causing adverse human health effects. Lead free interior - ANSWER- having no lead based paint on any interior surface within a dwelling unit, common area, or building door thresholds shall be considered interior components. Window wells shall be considered exterior components and shall be smooth and cleanable. lead free hazard - ANSWER- the absence of any condition that causes exposure to lead NJAC - ANSWER- NJ administrative code NLLAP - ANSWER- US EPA agency national lead laboratory accreditation program patch test - ANSWER- a field procedure in which a small area of the existing lead based paint film is prepared and the encapsulated product is applied or installed and cured in the manner intended for the large scale job and then tested to determine adhesion and surface integrity. Plastic sheeting - ANSWER- minimum of 6 mil thick polyethylene sheeting unless the text specifies otherwise Superstructure - ANSWER- large steel or other industrial structure such as a bridge or water tower which contains no habitable space. "sspc" Surface - ANSWER- an area such as an interior or exterior wall, ceiling, floor, door frame, window sill, window frame, porch, stair, handrail, and spindle or other abradable surface, soil furniture, a carpet, radiator water pipe. xrf - ANSWER- means x ray florescence, a radiological method of in place testing for the presence of lead based paint on surfaces. According to 5:17-2.1, when did certification become required? - ANSWER- January 1, 1996 Clearance technician - ANSWER- not qualified to perform evaluation and not qualified to perform clearance after a lead abatement, unless the clearance technician is employed by a certified contractor local health departments or other public agencies performing lead evaluations shall not be required to obtain certification to perform evaluations within their jurisdiction (T/F) - ANSWER- true Can there be any relationship between the individuals or business firms performing lead abatement services other than clearance testing at a job site and the individuals or business firms performing clearance testing at the same job site? - ANSWER- NO- conflict of interest proof of insurance - ANSWER- $1million in commercial general liability on an occurrence basis with an "A" or better rating from AM best