DHS 163 CERTIFICATION FOR THE IDENTIFICATION,
REMOVAL AND REDUCTION OF LEAD−BASED PAINT
HAZARDS IN THE STATE OF WI
Interim control
Answers Measures designed to temporarily reduce human exposure to lead-based
paint hazards. These include cleaning, repairs, painting, monitoring, temporary
containment
Lead-based paint (liquid paint)
Answers 0.06% lead by weight
Lead-based paint (dry paint)
Answers 0.5% lead by weight
1.0 mg/cm2
Lead- based paint hazard
Answers Any condition that caused exposure to lead from dust and can cause
adverse human health effects
Can be soil, dust, deteriorated paint, friction surfaces, impact surfaces
Lead exposure
Answers >10 ug/dL
Lead-free inspection
, Answers A lead investigation performed to determine if a premise qualifies for
lead-free status
Lead hazard
Answers Any substance that contains lead and may contribute to the lead exposure
of a child
Lead hazard investigator
Answers A person who conducts hazard screens, risk assessments, clearance, or
provides recommendations but does not use an XRF
Lead hazard screen
Answers An abbreviated risk assessment to determine if a structure (in good
condition) requires a full risk assessment or paint investigation
Lead inspection
Answers A surface-by-surface investigation of painted surfaces to determine the
presence of lead
Lead investigation discipline jobs
Answers Lead hazard investigator
Lead risk assessor
Lead paint inspector
Sampling technician
Lead project designer
, Answers Individual who designs abatement projects and writes occupant
protection plans or abatement reports
May not perform or supervise activities without a certification
lead sampling technician
Answers Performs limited clearance activities (when no abatement performed),
assists a lead hazard investigator, inspector, or LRA in investigations (dust wipes,
paint chips)
Lead-safe investigation
Answers An investigation performed to determine if a premise qualifies for lead-
safe certification
Lead loading
Answers the quantity of lead per unit of surface area (dust wipe)
Minor repair and maintenance activities
Answers Minor activities that disrupt less than 6 ft of interior painted surface or 20
ft of exterior surface
"Pamphlet"
Answers EPA Renovate Rights: Lead hazard information for families
NLLAP
Answers The accrediting body of environmental labs allowed to analyze for lead
compounds.
REMOVAL AND REDUCTION OF LEAD−BASED PAINT
HAZARDS IN THE STATE OF WI
Interim control
Answers Measures designed to temporarily reduce human exposure to lead-based
paint hazards. These include cleaning, repairs, painting, monitoring, temporary
containment
Lead-based paint (liquid paint)
Answers 0.06% lead by weight
Lead-based paint (dry paint)
Answers 0.5% lead by weight
1.0 mg/cm2
Lead- based paint hazard
Answers Any condition that caused exposure to lead from dust and can cause
adverse human health effects
Can be soil, dust, deteriorated paint, friction surfaces, impact surfaces
Lead exposure
Answers >10 ug/dL
Lead-free inspection
, Answers A lead investigation performed to determine if a premise qualifies for
lead-free status
Lead hazard
Answers Any substance that contains lead and may contribute to the lead exposure
of a child
Lead hazard investigator
Answers A person who conducts hazard screens, risk assessments, clearance, or
provides recommendations but does not use an XRF
Lead hazard screen
Answers An abbreviated risk assessment to determine if a structure (in good
condition) requires a full risk assessment or paint investigation
Lead inspection
Answers A surface-by-surface investigation of painted surfaces to determine the
presence of lead
Lead investigation discipline jobs
Answers Lead hazard investigator
Lead risk assessor
Lead paint inspector
Sampling technician
Lead project designer
, Answers Individual who designs abatement projects and writes occupant
protection plans or abatement reports
May not perform or supervise activities without a certification
lead sampling technician
Answers Performs limited clearance activities (when no abatement performed),
assists a lead hazard investigator, inspector, or LRA in investigations (dust wipes,
paint chips)
Lead-safe investigation
Answers An investigation performed to determine if a premise qualifies for lead-
safe certification
Lead loading
Answers the quantity of lead per unit of surface area (dust wipe)
Minor repair and maintenance activities
Answers Minor activities that disrupt less than 6 ft of interior painted surface or 20
ft of exterior surface
"Pamphlet"
Answers EPA Renovate Rights: Lead hazard information for families
NLLAP
Answers The accrediting body of environmental labs allowed to analyze for lead
compounds.
