MD Visual Lead Inspector Notes – Study Guide, Practice Questions & Exam
Review (Maryland)
What is the maximum ppm level for lead in bare soil in a play area? - ✔✔400 ppm
What does PPM stand for? - ✔✔Parts Per Million
What is the maximum ppm level for lead in bare soil with no child contact (dripline)? -
✔✔1,200 ppm
What is the lead Dust Clearance level allowed for a dust-wipe sample of a floor? - ✔✔The floor
must be less than 40ug/ft*2
What is the lead Dust Clearance level allowed for a dust-wipe sample of a window sill? -
✔✔The window sill must be less than 250ug/ft*2
What isthe lead Dust Clearance llevelallowed for a dust-wipe sample of a window well? -
✔✔The window well must be less than 400ug/ft*2
The dust-wipe sample is taken from what locations? (3) - ✔✔1. Floor
2. Window Sill
3. Window Well
Most lead cases are a result of exposure to __________. - ✔✔Lead Dust
Lead based paint was banned in residential properties in __________. - ✔✔1978
, What year did OSHA 29CFR1926.62 become law? - ✔✔1993
Who are most at risk of lead poisoning? - ✔✔1. Children under 6
2. Pregnant woman
3. workers
How does lead enter the body? - ✔✔1. Ingestion
2. Inhalation
What organs are affected by lead poisoning? - ✔✔All Organs
CDC says children should not have a lead level above _______. - ✔✔5 ug/dl
How can workers reduce exposure to lead poison? (3) - ✔✔1. Wear PPE
2. Proper Hygiene
3. Safe Work Practices
What is the OSHA Airborne Action Level (AL) ? - ✔✔30 ug/m*3
What is the OSHA Permissible Exposure Level (PEL)? - ✔✔50 ug/m*3
What is the max allowed lead level in water? - ✔✔15 ppb
What are the two options for dealing with lead? (2) - ✔✔1. Lead Abatement (Permanent Fix)
2. Lead Interim (Temp Fix)
Review (Maryland)
What is the maximum ppm level for lead in bare soil in a play area? - ✔✔400 ppm
What does PPM stand for? - ✔✔Parts Per Million
What is the maximum ppm level for lead in bare soil with no child contact (dripline)? -
✔✔1,200 ppm
What is the lead Dust Clearance level allowed for a dust-wipe sample of a floor? - ✔✔The floor
must be less than 40ug/ft*2
What is the lead Dust Clearance level allowed for a dust-wipe sample of a window sill? -
✔✔The window sill must be less than 250ug/ft*2
What isthe lead Dust Clearance llevelallowed for a dust-wipe sample of a window well? -
✔✔The window well must be less than 400ug/ft*2
The dust-wipe sample is taken from what locations? (3) - ✔✔1. Floor
2. Window Sill
3. Window Well
Most lead cases are a result of exposure to __________. - ✔✔Lead Dust
Lead based paint was banned in residential properties in __________. - ✔✔1978
, What year did OSHA 29CFR1926.62 become law? - ✔✔1993
Who are most at risk of lead poisoning? - ✔✔1. Children under 6
2. Pregnant woman
3. workers
How does lead enter the body? - ✔✔1. Ingestion
2. Inhalation
What organs are affected by lead poisoning? - ✔✔All Organs
CDC says children should not have a lead level above _______. - ✔✔5 ug/dl
How can workers reduce exposure to lead poison? (3) - ✔✔1. Wear PPE
2. Proper Hygiene
3. Safe Work Practices
What is the OSHA Airborne Action Level (AL) ? - ✔✔30 ug/m*3
What is the OSHA Permissible Exposure Level (PEL)? - ✔✔50 ug/m*3
What is the max allowed lead level in water? - ✔✔15 ppb
What are the two options for dealing with lead? (2) - ✔✔1. Lead Abatement (Permanent Fix)
2. Lead Interim (Temp Fix)
