Lead IA Exam Practice
Which federal agencies are actively involved in developing lead regulations and policies? -
correct answer-EPA, OSHA, HUD
what role does OSHA play in the prevention of lead poisoning? - correct answer-inspects job
sites for worker safety and sets standards for worker protection
Three are REQUIRED by OSHA for exposures over the lead PEL - correct answer--written
compliance program
-respirators and protective clothing
-hygiene facilities (hand-washing/showers when feasible)
In CA, what regulatory agency developed a certification program for lead-related
construction work? - correct answer-DHS
T/F, the only requirement for DHS certification is that you pass the exam at the end of the
DHS-approved training course - correct answer-False
Which is the primary agency regulating lead-contaminated waster disposal? - correct
answer-In CA, Division of Toxic Substances Control within Cal/EPA. Outside of CA, EPA.
in general, before disturbing lead painted surfaces, a contractor will need to - correct
answer-- train workers
- develop a written respiratory protection program
- develop a compliance program specific to the job site
______________________ must be made available to employees covered by a medical
surveillance program - correct answer-medical examination by a physician
Under OSHA, who must be in lead medical surveillance programs? - correct answer-persons
exposed >30 days above 30 ug/m3
the XRF analyzer was selected by HUD for lead based paint testing primarily because -
correct answer-it may be the most cost effective technique
paint samples that test "inconclusive" by XRF should have confirmatory samples redone by -
correct answer-atomic absorption analysis
submissions of small amounts of substrate materials with paint samples for laboratory
analysis will - correct answer-over and underestimate the lead concentration if results are in
percent by weight
to collect water samples for laboratory analysis for lead - correct answer-allow the water to
stand in the pipes for at least 6-12 hours before collecting the sample
, dust vacuum sampling might be used for - correct answer-rough concrete and carpets
atomic absorption sample results for lead in paint are reported as - correct answer-percent
lead by weight
lab methods for the analysis of lead include - correct answer-- inductively coupled plasma
- flame atomic absorption
- graphite furnace atomic absorption
what is used to detect lead in paint - correct answer-x-ray fluorescence analyzer (XRF)
HUD wipe sampling procedure requires - correct answer-- sample on horizontal surfaces
only
- is possible, sample an area of approximately 1 ft2
- submit at least one field blank with each sample
new EPA requirements for clearance wipe sampling for floors, interior window sills and
exterior window troughs - correct answer-40, 250, 200 ug/ft2
what is the HUD definition of lead-containing paint on painted surfaces by atomic absorption
laboratory analysis (AA) and XRF? - correct answer-lab=0.5% by weight; XRF=1.0 mg/cm2
why are field test kits such as sodium sulfide and rhodizonate controversial? - correct
answer-they produce false +/- and require color distinctions
put lead dust wipe samples into - correct answer-hard shelled container such as a centrifuge
tube
put lead paint chip samples into - correct answer-centrifuge tubes (if results must be
expressed in mg/cm2) or soft container like plastic baggie if results may be expressed in
percent by weight or ppm
three steps in dust wipe sampling - correct answer-- measure sample area exactly
- wear new gloves for every sample collected
- wash hands
common in-place management program for controlling lead hazards - correct answer-- plans
to protect tenants when small repairs/maintenance projects are done that disturb lead
surfaces
- education of tenants about lead hazards
- respirator training for some workers
in-place management activities may be appropriate when - correct answer-- all IDed
lead-based paint is intact
- dust lead levels are below clearance levels
- no residents have EBBL
Which federal agencies are actively involved in developing lead regulations and policies? -
correct answer-EPA, OSHA, HUD
what role does OSHA play in the prevention of lead poisoning? - correct answer-inspects job
sites for worker safety and sets standards for worker protection
Three are REQUIRED by OSHA for exposures over the lead PEL - correct answer--written
compliance program
-respirators and protective clothing
-hygiene facilities (hand-washing/showers when feasible)
In CA, what regulatory agency developed a certification program for lead-related
construction work? - correct answer-DHS
T/F, the only requirement for DHS certification is that you pass the exam at the end of the
DHS-approved training course - correct answer-False
Which is the primary agency regulating lead-contaminated waster disposal? - correct
answer-In CA, Division of Toxic Substances Control within Cal/EPA. Outside of CA, EPA.
in general, before disturbing lead painted surfaces, a contractor will need to - correct
answer-- train workers
- develop a written respiratory protection program
- develop a compliance program specific to the job site
______________________ must be made available to employees covered by a medical
surveillance program - correct answer-medical examination by a physician
Under OSHA, who must be in lead medical surveillance programs? - correct answer-persons
exposed >30 days above 30 ug/m3
the XRF analyzer was selected by HUD for lead based paint testing primarily because -
correct answer-it may be the most cost effective technique
paint samples that test "inconclusive" by XRF should have confirmatory samples redone by -
correct answer-atomic absorption analysis
submissions of small amounts of substrate materials with paint samples for laboratory
analysis will - correct answer-over and underestimate the lead concentration if results are in
percent by weight
to collect water samples for laboratory analysis for lead - correct answer-allow the water to
stand in the pipes for at least 6-12 hours before collecting the sample
, dust vacuum sampling might be used for - correct answer-rough concrete and carpets
atomic absorption sample results for lead in paint are reported as - correct answer-percent
lead by weight
lab methods for the analysis of lead include - correct answer-- inductively coupled plasma
- flame atomic absorption
- graphite furnace atomic absorption
what is used to detect lead in paint - correct answer-x-ray fluorescence analyzer (XRF)
HUD wipe sampling procedure requires - correct answer-- sample on horizontal surfaces
only
- is possible, sample an area of approximately 1 ft2
- submit at least one field blank with each sample
new EPA requirements for clearance wipe sampling for floors, interior window sills and
exterior window troughs - correct answer-40, 250, 200 ug/ft2
what is the HUD definition of lead-containing paint on painted surfaces by atomic absorption
laboratory analysis (AA) and XRF? - correct answer-lab=0.5% by weight; XRF=1.0 mg/cm2
why are field test kits such as sodium sulfide and rhodizonate controversial? - correct
answer-they produce false +/- and require color distinctions
put lead dust wipe samples into - correct answer-hard shelled container such as a centrifuge
tube
put lead paint chip samples into - correct answer-centrifuge tubes (if results must be
expressed in mg/cm2) or soft container like plastic baggie if results may be expressed in
percent by weight or ppm
three steps in dust wipe sampling - correct answer-- measure sample area exactly
- wear new gloves for every sample collected
- wash hands
common in-place management program for controlling lead hazards - correct answer-- plans
to protect tenants when small repairs/maintenance projects are done that disturb lead
surfaces
- education of tenants about lead hazards
- respirator training for some workers
in-place management activities may be appropriate when - correct answer-- all IDed
lead-based paint is intact
- dust lead levels are below clearance levels
- no residents have EBBL
