LEAD ABATEMENT STATE TEST
SUPERVISOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Characteristics of lead - ANS Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic
What common consumer products could contain lead? - ANS 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 - ANS Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew,
provides brightness in color & block radiation
What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products - ANS White lead
What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds? - ANS Roof flashing,
leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes
What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? - ANS 0.06% by
weight
When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - ANS 1978
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,What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD - ANS 1.0 mg/cm2
What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction? - ANS any detectable amount
How can lead enter the body? - ANS Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - ANS Brain, Central nervous system,
kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart
What are symptoms of lead poisoning - ANS Stomach aches, constipation or diarrhea,
irritability, fatigue & weakness, muscle aches, lack of sex drive, tremors & also headaches
How long does lead typically remain in the blood - ANS 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - ANS 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in the bones - ANS 30 years
What is meant by lead body burden? - ANS the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue and
bones at any one time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? - ANS low dose over a long period
What is meant by acute lead poisoning - ANS high dose in a short time
What blood-lead level in children is regulated? - ANS 10 ug/dl
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, Why do we focus on children under 6 years of age? - ANS hand to mouth behavior, high
absorption rate & lead interferes with proper development
What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - ANS Chelation
What is Title X - ANS Childhood lead poisoning prevention law
What law requires contractors and workers to be trained - ANS Toxic Substance Control Act
(T.S.C.A)
What federal government agency enforces TSCA - ANS EPA
What federal agency enforces work safety? - ANS OSHA
What does OSHA require whenever work disturbs lead? - ANS Personal Air Monitoring
What Ohio agency requires training? - ANS Ohio department of Health
What disciplines must be trained under EPA and ODH - ANS Inspector, risk assessor, worker,
contractor/supervisor, designer
When must we notify ODH before a lead abatement project? - ANS 10 days by mail 3 days by
email
How long must the contractor keep project records? - ANS 3 years
What is the maximum first time fine for violation of ODH regulations? - ANS $1000 per day
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SUPERVISOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Characteristics of lead - ANS Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic
What common consumer products could contain lead? - ANS 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 - ANS Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew,
provides brightness in color & block radiation
What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products - ANS White lead
What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds? - ANS Roof flashing,
leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes
What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? - ANS 0.06% by
weight
When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - ANS 1978
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,What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD - ANS 1.0 mg/cm2
What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction? - ANS any detectable amount
How can lead enter the body? - ANS Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - ANS Brain, Central nervous system,
kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart
What are symptoms of lead poisoning - ANS Stomach aches, constipation or diarrhea,
irritability, fatigue & weakness, muscle aches, lack of sex drive, tremors & also headaches
How long does lead typically remain in the blood - ANS 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - ANS 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in the bones - ANS 30 years
What is meant by lead body burden? - ANS the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue and
bones at any one time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? - ANS low dose over a long period
What is meant by acute lead poisoning - ANS high dose in a short time
What blood-lead level in children is regulated? - ANS 10 ug/dl
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, Why do we focus on children under 6 years of age? - ANS hand to mouth behavior, high
absorption rate & lead interferes with proper development
What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - ANS Chelation
What is Title X - ANS Childhood lead poisoning prevention law
What law requires contractors and workers to be trained - ANS Toxic Substance Control Act
(T.S.C.A)
What federal government agency enforces TSCA - ANS EPA
What federal agency enforces work safety? - ANS OSHA
What does OSHA require whenever work disturbs lead? - ANS Personal Air Monitoring
What Ohio agency requires training? - ANS Ohio department of Health
What disciplines must be trained under EPA and ODH - ANS Inspector, risk assessor, worker,
contractor/supervisor, designer
When must we notify ODH before a lead abatement project? - ANS 10 days by mail 3 days by
How long must the contractor keep project records? - ANS 3 years
What is the maximum first time fine for violation of ODH regulations? - ANS $1000 per day
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