2024 Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor Questions and Answers
Characteristics of lead - Answer-Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic What common consumer products could contain lead? - Answer-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 - Answer-Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew, provides brightness in color & block radiation What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products - Answer-White lead What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds? - Answer-Roof flashing, leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? - Answer-0.06% by weight When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - Answer-1978 What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD - Answer-1.0 mg/cm2 What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction? - Answer-any detectable amount How can lead enter the body? - Answer-Eating & Breathing What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - Answer-Brain, Central nervous system, kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart What are symptoms of lead poisoning - Answer-Stomach aches, constipation or diarrhea, irritability, fatigue & weakness, muscle aches, lack of sex drive, tremors & also headachesHow long does lead typically remain in the blood - Answer-30 days How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - Answer-30 days How long does lead typically remain in the bones - Answer-30 years What is meant by lead body burden? - Answer-the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue and bones at any one time What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? - Answer-low dose over a long period What is meant by acute lead poisoning - Answer-high dose in a short time What blood-lead level in children is regulated? - Answer-10 ug/dl Why do we focus on children under 6 years of age? - Answer-hand to mouth behavior, high absorption rate & lead interferes with proper development What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - Answer-Chelation What is Title X - Answer-Childhood lead poisoning prevention law What law requires contractors and workers to be trained - Answer-Toxic Substance Control Act (T.S.C.A) What federal government agency enforces TSCA - Answer-EPA What federal agency enforces work safety? - Answer-OSHA What does OSHA require whenever work disturbs lead? - Answer-Personal Air Monitoring What Ohio agency requires training? - Answer-Ohio department of Health
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