MD Lead Inspector Technician Notes – Study Guide, Practice Questions &
Certification Exam Review
In MD, what is the maximum ppm level for lead in bare soil in a play area? - ANS ✔✔200 ppm
What does PPM stand for? - ANS ✔✔Parts Per Million
In MD, what is the maximum ppm level for lead in bare soil with no child contact
(dripline/foundation)? - ANS ✔✔200 ppm
In MD, what is the lead Dust Clearance level allowed for a dust-wipe sample of a floor? - ANS
✔✔<10 ug/ft*2
In MD, what is the lead Dust Clearance level allowed for a dust-wipe sample of a window
well/trough? - ANS ✔✔<100 ug/ft*2
In MD, what is the lead Dust Clearance level allowed for a dust-wipe sample of a window sill? -
ANS ✔✔<100 ug/ft*2
A dust-wipe sample is taken from what locations? - ANS ✔✔1. Floor
2. Window Sill
3. Window Well/Trough
Most lead cases are a result of exposure to __________. - ANS ✔✔Lead Dust
Lead based paint was banned in residential properties in __________. - ANS ✔✔1978
, What year did OSHA 29CFR1926.62 become law? - ANS ✔✔1993
Who are most at risk of lead poisoning? - ANS ✔✔1. Children under 6
2. Pregnant Woman
How does lead enter the body? - ANS ✔✔1. Inhalation
2. Ingestion
What organs are affected by lead poisoning? - ANS ✔✔All Organs
Where does lead usually end up stored in the body? - ANS ✔✔Bone tissue
CDC says children should not have a lead level above _______. - ANS ✔✔3.5 ug/dl
5 ug/dl triggers EBL investigations in Maryland.
In MD, what is the elevated blood lead level for children? - ANS ✔✔5 ug/dl
How can workers reduce exposure to lead poison? (3) - ANS ✔✔1. Wear PPE
2. Proper Hygiene
3. Safe Work Practices
What is the OSHA Airborne Action Level (AL) ? - ANS ✔✔30 ug/m*3
What is the OSHA Permissible Exposure Level (PEL)? - ANS ✔✔50 ug/m*3
Certification Exam Review
In MD, what is the maximum ppm level for lead in bare soil in a play area? - ANS ✔✔200 ppm
What does PPM stand for? - ANS ✔✔Parts Per Million
In MD, what is the maximum ppm level for lead in bare soil with no child contact
(dripline/foundation)? - ANS ✔✔200 ppm
In MD, what is the lead Dust Clearance level allowed for a dust-wipe sample of a floor? - ANS
✔✔<10 ug/ft*2
In MD, what is the lead Dust Clearance level allowed for a dust-wipe sample of a window
well/trough? - ANS ✔✔<100 ug/ft*2
In MD, what is the lead Dust Clearance level allowed for a dust-wipe sample of a window sill? -
ANS ✔✔<100 ug/ft*2
A dust-wipe sample is taken from what locations? - ANS ✔✔1. Floor
2. Window Sill
3. Window Well/Trough
Most lead cases are a result of exposure to __________. - ANS ✔✔Lead Dust
Lead based paint was banned in residential properties in __________. - ANS ✔✔1978
, What year did OSHA 29CFR1926.62 become law? - ANS ✔✔1993
Who are most at risk of lead poisoning? - ANS ✔✔1. Children under 6
2. Pregnant Woman
How does lead enter the body? - ANS ✔✔1. Inhalation
2. Ingestion
What organs are affected by lead poisoning? - ANS ✔✔All Organs
Where does lead usually end up stored in the body? - ANS ✔✔Bone tissue
CDC says children should not have a lead level above _______. - ANS ✔✔3.5 ug/dl
5 ug/dl triggers EBL investigations in Maryland.
In MD, what is the elevated blood lead level for children? - ANS ✔✔5 ug/dl
How can workers reduce exposure to lead poison? (3) - ANS ✔✔1. Wear PPE
2. Proper Hygiene
3. Safe Work Practices
What is the OSHA Airborne Action Level (AL) ? - ANS ✔✔30 ug/m*3
What is the OSHA Permissible Exposure Level (PEL)? - ANS ✔✔50 ug/m*3
