LEAD SUPERVISOR EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The OSHA Lead Construction Standard, 8 CCR 1532.1, applies to: - ans-
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Correct Answer: Construction activities that disturb paint with any detectable level of lead.
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What are the minimum and maximum employee air monitoring flow rates according to NIO
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SH Method 7082? - ans-Correct Answer: 1.0 to 4.0 LPM
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Cal/OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (8 CCR 5144) requires fit testing for: - ans-
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Correct Answer: all tight-fitting respirators sd sd sd sd
EPA is the federal government agency that controls the disposal of solid waste. Which of th
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e following California State agencies also controls the disposal of solid waste? - ans-
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Correct Answer: DTSC sd sd
When performing abatement on the outside of a building, one layer of plastic on ground sho
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uld extend feet beyond the perimeter of working surface? - ans-Correct Answer: 10
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The HUD Guidelines specifically prohibits which of the following activities: - ans-
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Correct Answer:. Lead burning sd sd sd
According to the HUD Guidelines, heat guns should be used at temperatures below: - ans-
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Correct Answer: 1100°F sd sd
The chemical symbol for lead is: - ans-Correct Answer: Pb
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Subsection (e) of the Cal/ sd sd sd sd
OSHA Construction Standard for lead requires the employer to reduce or maintain employ
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ee exposure at or below the PEL utilizing: - ans-
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Correct Answer. A written compliance program, mechanical ventilation, administrative con
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trols, and engineering and work practiced controls
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Effective August 14, 2009 CPSC reduced the allowable lead content for paint and similar 0.
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coating materials for consumer use that contain lead or lead compounds from (600 ppm) to
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parts per million, based on a dried paint film. - ans-Correct Answer: 90
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Methylene chloride is a common chemical used in paint strippers. According to the text: -
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ans-Correct Answer: Methylene chloride is not recommended on HUD projects
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, Which of the following symptoms in a worker would indicate a possible elevated blood lead
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level (BLL): - ans-Correct Answer: Joint or muscle aches
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Which of the following statements is true concerning "chelation"?
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A. Chelation can be used to keep employee blood lead levels low so they can remain worki
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ng on lead jobs.
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B. Chelation can only be administered by a licensed physician.
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C. Chelation can only be administered by your employer with the permission of a licensed p
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D. Chelation is a type of electrode-shock therapy. - ans-
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Correct Answer: Chelation can only be administered by a licensed physician.
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When performing an interior abatement on walls where lead-
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based paint is already in damaged condition it would be important to: - ans-
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Correct Answer: sd
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cleaning of interior lead dust and debris before placing plastic drop sheeting on floors
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Which of the following CDPH Certified individuals can perform clearance of an abatement
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area? - ans-Correct Answer: A Project Monitor
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HEPA-
filtered vacuums can be used to effectively clean all but which of the following surfaces?
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A. Heavily-contaminated carpets
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B. Heavily-contaminated smooth surfaces
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C. Contaminated surface dust on exterior porches
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D. Contaminated surface dust on hardwood floors - ans-Correct Answer: Heavily-
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According to HUD Guidelines plastic drop sheets used for exterior abatement over multiple
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days: - ans-Correct Answer: Cannot be left out overnight
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On a lead abatement project where TWA air samples indicate exposure levels of 110 µg/
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M³ the employer must provide protective suits in a clean, dry condition at least: - ans-
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Correct Answer: Weekly sd sd
CDPH's definition of lead-based paint includes all coatings having: - ans-
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Correct Answer: ≥1.0 mg/cm² or ≥0.5 % lead by weight.
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A tight-fitting full face PAPR has a higher protection factor (PF) than a - ans-
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Correct Answer: Full-face air purifying respirator
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When shipping a RCRA controlled hazardous waste the shipping record must be in the for
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m of a(n): - ans-Correct Answer: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The OSHA Lead Construction Standard, 8 CCR 1532.1, applies to: - ans-
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Correct Answer: Construction activities that disturb paint with any detectable level of lead.
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What are the minimum and maximum employee air monitoring flow rates according to NIO
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SH Method 7082? - ans-Correct Answer: 1.0 to 4.0 LPM
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Cal/OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (8 CCR 5144) requires fit testing for: - ans-
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Correct Answer: all tight-fitting respirators sd sd sd sd
EPA is the federal government agency that controls the disposal of solid waste. Which of th
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e following California State agencies also controls the disposal of solid waste? - ans-
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Correct Answer: DTSC sd sd
When performing abatement on the outside of a building, one layer of plastic on ground sho
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uld extend feet beyond the perimeter of working surface? - ans-Correct Answer: 10
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The HUD Guidelines specifically prohibits which of the following activities: - ans-
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Correct Answer:. Lead burning sd sd sd
According to the HUD Guidelines, heat guns should be used at temperatures below: - ans-
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Correct Answer: 1100°F sd sd
The chemical symbol for lead is: - ans-Correct Answer: Pb
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Subsection (e) of the Cal/ sd sd sd sd
OSHA Construction Standard for lead requires the employer to reduce or maintain employ
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ee exposure at or below the PEL utilizing: - ans-
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Correct Answer. A written compliance program, mechanical ventilation, administrative con
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trols, and engineering and work practiced controls
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Effective August 14, 2009 CPSC reduced the allowable lead content for paint and similar 0.
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06% surface- sd
coating materials for consumer use that contain lead or lead compounds from (600 ppm) to
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parts per million, based on a dried paint film. - ans-Correct Answer: 90
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Methylene chloride is a common chemical used in paint strippers. According to the text: -
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ans-Correct Answer: Methylene chloride is not recommended on HUD projects
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, Which of the following symptoms in a worker would indicate a possible elevated blood lead
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level (BLL): - ans-Correct Answer: Joint or muscle aches
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Which of the following statements is true concerning "chelation"?
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A. Chelation can be used to keep employee blood lead levels low so they can remain worki
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ng on lead jobs.
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B. Chelation can only be administered by a licensed physician.
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C. Chelation can only be administered by your employer with the permission of a licensed p
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hysician. sd
D. Chelation is a type of electrode-shock therapy. - ans-
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Correct Answer: Chelation can only be administered by a licensed physician.
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When performing an interior abatement on walls where lead-
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based paint is already in damaged condition it would be important to: - ans-
sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sdsd
Correct Answer: sd
Perform some pre- sd sd
cleaning of interior lead dust and debris before placing plastic drop sheeting on floors
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Which of the following CDPH Certified individuals can perform clearance of an abatement
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area? - ans-Correct Answer: A Project Monitor
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HEPA-
filtered vacuums can be used to effectively clean all but which of the following surfaces?
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A. Heavily-contaminated carpets
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B. Heavily-contaminated smooth surfaces
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C. Contaminated surface dust on exterior porches
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D. Contaminated surface dust on hardwood floors - ans-Correct Answer: Heavily-
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contaminated carpets sd
According to HUD Guidelines plastic drop sheets used for exterior abatement over multiple
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days: - ans-Correct Answer: Cannot be left out overnight
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On a lead abatement project where TWA air samples indicate exposure levels of 110 µg/
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M³ the employer must provide protective suits in a clean, dry condition at least: - ans-
sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sdsd
Correct Answer: Weekly sd sd
CDPH's definition of lead-based paint includes all coatings having: - ans-
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Correct Answer: ≥1.0 mg/cm² or ≥0.5 % lead by weight.
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A tight-fitting full face PAPR has a higher protection factor (PF) than a - ans-
sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sd sdsd
Correct Answer: Full-face air purifying respirator
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When shipping a RCRA controlled hazardous waste the shipping record must be in the for
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m of a(n): - ans-Correct Answer: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
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