OHIO LEAD ABATEMENT WORKER
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025|2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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CORE DOMAINS
• Health Effects and Routes of Lead Exposure
• Ohio and Federal Lead Regulations (ORC 3742, OAC 3701-32, EPA,
OSHA, HUD)
• Lead Abatement Methods and Prohibited Practices
• Containment, Dust Control, and Work Area Preparation
• Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection
• Worker Decontamination and Hygiene Practices
• Waste Handling, Transportation, and Disposal
• Clearance Testing, Sampling, and Risk Assessment
INTRODUCTION
The Ohio Lead Abatement Worker examination assesses the knowledge,
skills, and judgment required to perform lead abatement activities safely and
in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3742, Ohio Administrative
Code Chapter 3701-32, and applicable federal regulations. The exam evaluates
health effects of lead exposure, abatement methods, containment procedures,
worker protection, waste handling, and clearance standards through
multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. Candidates must demonstrate
,competency in applying safe work practices, recognizing prohibited activities,
and protecting both workers and occupants from lead hazards.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
What is the primary goal of lead abatement?
A. Increase property value
B. Eliminate lead hazards
C. Renovate old buildings
D. Replace plumbing
B. Eliminate lead hazards
RATIONALE: The main objective of lead abatement is to eliminate lead-
based hazards to protect occupants' health, particularly children under six
years old who are most vulnerable to lead poisoning.
Question 2
Which type of personal protective equipment is required during lead
abatement?
A. Earplugs
B. Safety harness
C. Respirator and disposable coveralls
D. Hard hat only
C. Respirator and disposable coveralls
RATIONALE: Lead dust and particles are toxic when inhaled, so
respirators and protective clothing are essential to prevent both inhalation
and ingestion of lead-contaminated dust.
,Question 3
What is the allowable level of lead in dust on floors according to Ohio
clearance standards?
A. 10 μg/ft²
B. 50 μg/ft²
C. 40 μg/ft²
D. 100 μg/ft²
A. 10 μg/ft²
RATIONALE: Ohio Administrative Code 3701-32-19 establishes clearance
levels for floors at less than 10 μg/ft², aligned with updated federal lead
hazard and clearance levels effective December 1, 2021.
Question 4
Which of the following is a common method for controlling lead dust?
A. Dry sweeping
B. Wet wiping and HEPA vacuuming
C. Leaf blowing
D. Sanding with a power sander
B. Wet wiping and HEPA vacuuming
RATIONALE: Wet cleaning and HEPA-filtered vacuums prevent lead dust
from becoming airborne and spreading to uncontaminated areas. Dry
sweeping and power sanding are prohibited practices.
Question 5
When should workers perform handwashing during lead abatement?
, A. Only at the end of the day
B. Before leaving the job site
C. Before eating, drinking, or leaving the work area
D. After handling tools only
C. Before eating, drinking, or leaving the work area
RATIONALE: Frequent handwashing prevents ingestion of lead dust.
Workers must wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, and leaving the
work area to avoid transferring lead contamination.
Question 6
Which agency regulates lead-based paint in housing built before 1978?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. CDC
B. EPA
RATIONALE: The Environmental Protection Agency oversees lead-safe
work practices and regulations in residential settings under the Toxic
Substances Control Act and the Lead-Based Paint Activities Program.
Question 7
What is a common source of lead exposure in older homes?
A. Vinyl siding
B. Fiberglass insulation
C. Lead-based paint
D. Carpet padding
C. Lead-based paint
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025|2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
CORE DOMAINS
• Health Effects and Routes of Lead Exposure
• Ohio and Federal Lead Regulations (ORC 3742, OAC 3701-32, EPA,
OSHA, HUD)
• Lead Abatement Methods and Prohibited Practices
• Containment, Dust Control, and Work Area Preparation
• Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection
• Worker Decontamination and Hygiene Practices
• Waste Handling, Transportation, and Disposal
• Clearance Testing, Sampling, and Risk Assessment
INTRODUCTION
The Ohio Lead Abatement Worker examination assesses the knowledge,
skills, and judgment required to perform lead abatement activities safely and
in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3742, Ohio Administrative
Code Chapter 3701-32, and applicable federal regulations. The exam evaluates
health effects of lead exposure, abatement methods, containment procedures,
worker protection, waste handling, and clearance standards through
multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. Candidates must demonstrate
,competency in applying safe work practices, recognizing prohibited activities,
and protecting both workers and occupants from lead hazards.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
What is the primary goal of lead abatement?
A. Increase property value
B. Eliminate lead hazards
C. Renovate old buildings
D. Replace plumbing
B. Eliminate lead hazards
RATIONALE: The main objective of lead abatement is to eliminate lead-
based hazards to protect occupants' health, particularly children under six
years old who are most vulnerable to lead poisoning.
Question 2
Which type of personal protective equipment is required during lead
abatement?
A. Earplugs
B. Safety harness
C. Respirator and disposable coveralls
D. Hard hat only
C. Respirator and disposable coveralls
RATIONALE: Lead dust and particles are toxic when inhaled, so
respirators and protective clothing are essential to prevent both inhalation
and ingestion of lead-contaminated dust.
,Question 3
What is the allowable level of lead in dust on floors according to Ohio
clearance standards?
A. 10 μg/ft²
B. 50 μg/ft²
C. 40 μg/ft²
D. 100 μg/ft²
A. 10 μg/ft²
RATIONALE: Ohio Administrative Code 3701-32-19 establishes clearance
levels for floors at less than 10 μg/ft², aligned with updated federal lead
hazard and clearance levels effective December 1, 2021.
Question 4
Which of the following is a common method for controlling lead dust?
A. Dry sweeping
B. Wet wiping and HEPA vacuuming
C. Leaf blowing
D. Sanding with a power sander
B. Wet wiping and HEPA vacuuming
RATIONALE: Wet cleaning and HEPA-filtered vacuums prevent lead dust
from becoming airborne and spreading to uncontaminated areas. Dry
sweeping and power sanding are prohibited practices.
Question 5
When should workers perform handwashing during lead abatement?
, A. Only at the end of the day
B. Before leaving the job site
C. Before eating, drinking, or leaving the work area
D. After handling tools only
C. Before eating, drinking, or leaving the work area
RATIONALE: Frequent handwashing prevents ingestion of lead dust.
Workers must wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, and leaving the
work area to avoid transferring lead contamination.
Question 6
Which agency regulates lead-based paint in housing built before 1978?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. CDC
B. EPA
RATIONALE: The Environmental Protection Agency oversees lead-safe
work practices and regulations in residential settings under the Toxic
Substances Control Act and the Lead-Based Paint Activities Program.
Question 7
What is a common source of lead exposure in older homes?
A. Vinyl siding
B. Fiberglass insulation
C. Lead-based paint
D. Carpet padding
C. Lead-based paint
