EPA Lead
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Test Supervisor:
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Final Exam
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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
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When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - ANSWER 1978
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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
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detectable amount
How can lead enter the body? - ANSWER Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - ANSWER Brain, Central
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nervous system, kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart
What are symptoms of lead poisoning - ANSWER Stomach aches, constipation or
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diarrhea, irritability, fatigue & weakness, muscle aches, lack of sex drive, tremors & also
headaches
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How long does lead typically remain in the blood - ANSWER 30 days
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How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - ANSWER 30 days
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How long does lead typically remain in the bones - ANSWER 30 years
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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
Abatement State
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Test Supervisor:
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Final Exam
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Questions and
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Answers
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JP
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
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When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - ANSWER 1978
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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
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detectable amount
How can lead enter the body? - ANSWER Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - ANSWER Brain, Central
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nervous system, kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart
What are symptoms of lead poisoning - ANSWER Stomach aches, constipation or
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diarrhea, irritability, fatigue & weakness, muscle aches, lack of sex drive, tremors & also
headaches
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How long does lead typically remain in the blood - ANSWER 30 days
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How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - ANSWER 30 days
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How long does lead typically remain in the bones - ANSWER 30 years
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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
