Lead Supervisor
________ may contain lead, but aren't always included in lead abatement projects because
people rarely enter them. - ANS-Attics
A Medical Surveillance program should be initiated when workers are exposed to lead levels
of ___________________ micrograms/m3 for _________ or more days per year. - ANS-50
micrograms/m3; 30 Days
A supervisor must be on site during: - ANS-site prep; post abatement cleanup; and
whenever abatement activities are being conducted
A worker assigned a respirator should be provided _____________ and a
_______________. - ANS-training; physical
Abatements are designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. What duration
is considered "permanent"? - ANS-20 Years
According to a pilot study where 8 homes were thoroughly cleaned, where did 80% of the
lead in the samples originate? - ANS-Furnace ducts, floors, and upholstered furniture
According to HUD, what is of primary concern during lead paint inspections? - ANS-Each
painted/varnished surface with a distinct painting history
An acceptable method for for the removal of lead pain in HUD housing is: - ANS-Scraping
with non-caustic paste
As electrons fall back into orbit they emit: - ANS-X Rays
At what Blood Lead Level do you begin to see reproductive problems? - ANS-25 Micrograms
per Deciliter
At what Blood Lead Level do you see Anemia; nerve damage; constipation; stomach pains;
irritability and fatigue; memory and concentration problems; clumsiness; drowsiness and
sleep problems? - ANS-60 Micrograms per Deciliter
At what Blood Lead Level do you see Blue line on gums; uncontrollable shaking of hands;
wrist and foot drop; hallucinations; brain damage; coma; death? - ANS-80 Micrograms per
Deciliter
At what Blood Lead Level do you see increase in blood pressure, harmful effects on fetus;
joint and muscle aches - ANS-15 Micrograms per Deciliter
At what Blood Lead Level do you see Kidney damage; damage to blood formation? -
ANS-40 Micrograms per Deciliter
Breach of Duty of Reasonable Care is referred to as.... - ANS-Negligence
Bulk samples are analyzed using what method? - ANS-Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Checking for lead based paint is called ____________. - ANS-Inspection
Contaminated soil is typically removed to the depth of _________ inches. - ANS-6
Dust samples must be taken after abatement to determine clearance, a minimum of
__________ hour after completing cleanup. - ANS-1 Hour
Exceptions to Abatement (abatement does not include): - ANS-Renovation; Remodeling;
Interim Controls; Operations and Maintenance activities; Other activities which are not
purposely designed to permanently eliminate LBP hazards
Exposures to lead can be detected within ___________ or ____________ of acute
exposure. - ANS-Hours; Days
, Fire hazards during lead abatement projects are of particular concern because of: -
ANS-ignition source and flammable paint strippers
For all types of occupations involving lead it is possible to have lead-contaminated dusts
carried home by workers on their shoes and clothing. This is referred to
as_______________________ - ANS-Take Home
Gloves used to lead abatement must be selected specifically for: - ANS-The Chemical used
in stripping
Hazardous waste records should be maintained for ______ years. It would be more prudent
to maintain the records for _____ years. - ANS-3 Years; 10 Years
Heat guns are prohibited to be used at what temp? - ANS-Greater than 1100 deg. F
HEPA Vacuum cleaners retain materials as small as ___________ microns. - ANS-0.3
Microns
How do you calculate the Time Weighted Average (TWA) PEL for shifts greater than 8
hours? - ANS-PEL = 400/# Hours Worked (If the shift is 10 hours, the PEL would be
calculated as 400/10=40 micro/m3 (8 hour TWA)
How long can hazardous waste be accumulated for Large Generator? - ANS-90 Days with a
maximum 30 day extension
How long can hazardous waste be accumulated for Small Generator? - ANS-180 Days with
a maximum 90 day extension
How long does the operator of the disposal facility have to send a signed copy of the
manifest to the generator? - ANS-35 Days
How long is it acceptable according to OSHA to use previous air monitoring on a jobsite? -
ANS-Air monitoring data collected in the last 12 months
How long should enclosure or encapsulants be warranted? - ANS-20 Years
How long should hazardous waste reports be maintained? - ANS-3 Years
How long should medical records be retained? - ANS-Duration of employment + 30 years
How often should a Fit Check be performed? - ANS-Every time worn
How often should a Fit Test be performed? - ANS-1 x per Year
How often should a medically removed employee have their BLL checked? - ANS-Monthly
during the removal period
How often should BLL be checked for an employee with a BLL of at or above 40? -
ANS-Every two months. This frequency shall continue until two consecutive blood samples
and analyses indicate a BLL below 40.
How often should BLL be checked for employees working above the AL for 30 days in a
consecutive 12 month period? - ANS-Every 2 months for the first 6 months. Every 6 months
thereafter.
How often should the written compliance program for a job be reviewed and updated? -
ANS-Every 6 months
How soon should the results of medical testing be returned to the employee? - ANS-Within 5
days of receipt
Ideally, a decon setup should contain: - ANS-Equipment Room, Shower Room, Clean Room
If an employee is exposed to lead for more than 8 hours in any work day, the employee's
allowable exposure, as a time weighted average (TWA) for that day shall be reduced. What
is the formula for this reduction? - ANS-Allowable Exposure (PEL) = 400/HOURS WORKED
IN THE DAY.
For Example: Emp. works 10 hours. The new PEL TWA is 40 micrograms per cubic meter.
If an employee tests above the BLL, when should they receive a follow up blood sampling? -
ANS-Within two weeks after the employer receives the results of the first blood test
________ may contain lead, but aren't always included in lead abatement projects because
people rarely enter them. - ANS-Attics
A Medical Surveillance program should be initiated when workers are exposed to lead levels
of ___________________ micrograms/m3 for _________ or more days per year. - ANS-50
micrograms/m3; 30 Days
A supervisor must be on site during: - ANS-site prep; post abatement cleanup; and
whenever abatement activities are being conducted
A worker assigned a respirator should be provided _____________ and a
_______________. - ANS-training; physical
Abatements are designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. What duration
is considered "permanent"? - ANS-20 Years
According to a pilot study where 8 homes were thoroughly cleaned, where did 80% of the
lead in the samples originate? - ANS-Furnace ducts, floors, and upholstered furniture
According to HUD, what is of primary concern during lead paint inspections? - ANS-Each
painted/varnished surface with a distinct painting history
An acceptable method for for the removal of lead pain in HUD housing is: - ANS-Scraping
with non-caustic paste
As electrons fall back into orbit they emit: - ANS-X Rays
At what Blood Lead Level do you begin to see reproductive problems? - ANS-25 Micrograms
per Deciliter
At what Blood Lead Level do you see Anemia; nerve damage; constipation; stomach pains;
irritability and fatigue; memory and concentration problems; clumsiness; drowsiness and
sleep problems? - ANS-60 Micrograms per Deciliter
At what Blood Lead Level do you see Blue line on gums; uncontrollable shaking of hands;
wrist and foot drop; hallucinations; brain damage; coma; death? - ANS-80 Micrograms per
Deciliter
At what Blood Lead Level do you see increase in blood pressure, harmful effects on fetus;
joint and muscle aches - ANS-15 Micrograms per Deciliter
At what Blood Lead Level do you see Kidney damage; damage to blood formation? -
ANS-40 Micrograms per Deciliter
Breach of Duty of Reasonable Care is referred to as.... - ANS-Negligence
Bulk samples are analyzed using what method? - ANS-Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Checking for lead based paint is called ____________. - ANS-Inspection
Contaminated soil is typically removed to the depth of _________ inches. - ANS-6
Dust samples must be taken after abatement to determine clearance, a minimum of
__________ hour after completing cleanup. - ANS-1 Hour
Exceptions to Abatement (abatement does not include): - ANS-Renovation; Remodeling;
Interim Controls; Operations and Maintenance activities; Other activities which are not
purposely designed to permanently eliminate LBP hazards
Exposures to lead can be detected within ___________ or ____________ of acute
exposure. - ANS-Hours; Days
, Fire hazards during lead abatement projects are of particular concern because of: -
ANS-ignition source and flammable paint strippers
For all types of occupations involving lead it is possible to have lead-contaminated dusts
carried home by workers on their shoes and clothing. This is referred to
as_______________________ - ANS-Take Home
Gloves used to lead abatement must be selected specifically for: - ANS-The Chemical used
in stripping
Hazardous waste records should be maintained for ______ years. It would be more prudent
to maintain the records for _____ years. - ANS-3 Years; 10 Years
Heat guns are prohibited to be used at what temp? - ANS-Greater than 1100 deg. F
HEPA Vacuum cleaners retain materials as small as ___________ microns. - ANS-0.3
Microns
How do you calculate the Time Weighted Average (TWA) PEL for shifts greater than 8
hours? - ANS-PEL = 400/# Hours Worked (If the shift is 10 hours, the PEL would be
calculated as 400/10=40 micro/m3 (8 hour TWA)
How long can hazardous waste be accumulated for Large Generator? - ANS-90 Days with a
maximum 30 day extension
How long can hazardous waste be accumulated for Small Generator? - ANS-180 Days with
a maximum 90 day extension
How long does the operator of the disposal facility have to send a signed copy of the
manifest to the generator? - ANS-35 Days
How long is it acceptable according to OSHA to use previous air monitoring on a jobsite? -
ANS-Air monitoring data collected in the last 12 months
How long should enclosure or encapsulants be warranted? - ANS-20 Years
How long should hazardous waste reports be maintained? - ANS-3 Years
How long should medical records be retained? - ANS-Duration of employment + 30 years
How often should a Fit Check be performed? - ANS-Every time worn
How often should a Fit Test be performed? - ANS-1 x per Year
How often should a medically removed employee have their BLL checked? - ANS-Monthly
during the removal period
How often should BLL be checked for an employee with a BLL of at or above 40? -
ANS-Every two months. This frequency shall continue until two consecutive blood samples
and analyses indicate a BLL below 40.
How often should BLL be checked for employees working above the AL for 30 days in a
consecutive 12 month period? - ANS-Every 2 months for the first 6 months. Every 6 months
thereafter.
How often should the written compliance program for a job be reviewed and updated? -
ANS-Every 6 months
How soon should the results of medical testing be returned to the employee? - ANS-Within 5
days of receipt
Ideally, a decon setup should contain: - ANS-Equipment Room, Shower Room, Clean Room
If an employee is exposed to lead for more than 8 hours in any work day, the employee's
allowable exposure, as a time weighted average (TWA) for that day shall be reduced. What
is the formula for this reduction? - ANS-Allowable Exposure (PEL) = 400/HOURS WORKED
IN THE DAY.
For Example: Emp. works 10 hours. The new PEL TWA is 40 micrograms per cubic meter.
If an employee tests above the BLL, when should they receive a follow up blood sampling? -
ANS-Within two weeks after the employer receives the results of the first blood test
