Module 20: Lead Exposure Verified Answers

Module 20: Lead Exposure Verified Answers 1. **What are some early indicators of lead poisoning?** - **Correct Answer**: Symptoms can include a metallic taste, joint and muscle pain, difficulty sleeping, and lack of concentration. 2. **What is the maximum allowable temperature for a flameless electrical heat gun when using it to remove lead-based paints in residential properties?** - **Correct Answer**: The temperature should be kept below 700 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. **What is the Action Level for lead, measured in micrograms per cubic meter?** - **Correct Answer**: The Action Level for lead is set at 30 micrograms per cubic meter. 4. **Is it true that workers can ingest lead particles unintentionally through contaminated food or drinks, or by handling food, drinks, or cigarettes with contaminated hands?** - **Correct Answer**: True. 5. **What health condition can result from lead exposure due to its interference with hemoglobin production, and what other organ does it affect?** - **Correct Answer**: Lead can cause anemia and damage cells in the kidneys, potentially leading to kidney failure. 6. **When laundering or disposing of contaminated clothing, what type of containers should be used?** - **Correct Answer**: All such contaminated clothing should be placed in closed containers and sealed. 7. **What is the primary way lead is absorbed into the body in the construction field?** - **Correct Answer**: Inhalation is the most common route of lead absorption in construction. 8. **Is there a substitute material available that can effectively replace lead?** - **Correct Answer**: False. 9. **What type of compounds were frequently used on steel and iron structures as paint primers?** - **Correct Answer**: Lead compounds were commonly applied to these structures. 10. **What impact can lead exposure have on various bodily systems?** - **Correct Answer**: Lead can severely damage the nervous, urinary, bl