LEAD PAINT ABATEMENT SUPERVISOR REVIEW

Background information on lead Give examples of "lead-based paint hazards" and other common sources of lead in residential environments. - answer- surfaces that are chewed or mouthed Peeling paint Chipping paint Soil hazards Friction surface Impact surface Common sources of lead in residential environments - answer- windows Doors Floors Bare soil Background information on lead Hazards that typically exist in residential environments - answer- lead dust Lead contaminated soil Peeling, chipping paint Folk remedies Health effects of lead exposure Describe how children are typically exposed to lead - answer- hand to mouth activities Worker take home dust Identify the common routes of worker lead exposure - answer- inhalation Ingestion Health effects of lead exposure Describe the basic health effects of lead to workers - answer- stomachache Nausea Headache Memory loss High blood pressure Long term--can cause kidney damage Describe the osha and other recommended requirements for lead-abatement worker training - answer- information on respirators, their use, different types, importance of proper fit Medical exams required for everyone working with lead Describing what your employer is doing to reduce your exposure to lead Ba