EPA Lead Risk Assessor
Cert. Exam With
Correct Answers
ug/g - answers-microgram per gram
ug/ft2 - answers-microgram per foot square (dust
sampling) mg/cm2 - answers-milligrams per
centimeter squared (XRF) ug/dL - answers-
microgram per deci-liter
ug/m3 - answers-microgram per deci-liter (quantity
in blood) 1% - answers-10,000 ppm
Allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint when testing with XRF. -
answers-1.0 mg/cm2
Allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint when testing with
paint chip - answers-5000 ppm
Allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint by weight - answers-.5%
= 5000ppm Lead Quantities for Dust Clearance from floors/carpet -
answers-40 ug/ft2
Lead Quantities for Dust Clearance from furniture - answers-40
ug/ft2 Lead Quantities for Dust Clearance from window sills -
answers-250 ug/ft2 Lead Quantities for Dust Clearance from
window wells - answers-400 ug/ft2
Lead Quantities for Dust Clearance from outside concrete - answers-
,800 ug/ft2 Lead Quantities for Soil Clearance in contact areas -
answers-400 ppm
, Lead Quantities for Soil Clearance in non-contact areas - answers-
1200 ppm Allowable lead quantity in water - answers-15 ppb/liter,
or 15 mgL
Lead blood level of concern for children - answers-
5 ug/dL NIOSH Lead blood level of concern -
answers-25 ug/dL
OSHA employee lead blood level of concern - answers-
40 ug/dL OSHA medical removal lead blood level -
answers-50 ug/d?
Lead Paint 1978 level allowed - answers-.06%; 600
ppm Current level lead allowed in paint -
answers-.009%; 90 ppm
Lead Paint allowed in all other consumer products - answers-.01%; 100
ppm Hazardous Waste Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) -
answers-5 ppm
The use of lead based paint exceeding .06% was banned - answers-in
1978 for residential housing.
T/F the concentration of lead paint in deteriorating housing must be
greater than 1 mg/cm2 by XRF to pose a threat to workers doing
renovation or abatement practices. - answers-False
Title X does not apply to; - answers-bridges and steel structure; hotels
and motels rented less than 100 days and commercial complexes.
What is the primary objective of a Lead Paint Risk Assessment? -
answers-to discover lead hazards
What is the primary objective of a Lead Paint Inspection? - answers-to
discover lead paint
TSCA Title IV, Section 402/404 Rule directed EPA to; - answers-develop
Cert. Exam With
Correct Answers
ug/g - answers-microgram per gram
ug/ft2 - answers-microgram per foot square (dust
sampling) mg/cm2 - answers-milligrams per
centimeter squared (XRF) ug/dL - answers-
microgram per deci-liter
ug/m3 - answers-microgram per deci-liter (quantity
in blood) 1% - answers-10,000 ppm
Allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint when testing with XRF. -
answers-1.0 mg/cm2
Allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint when testing with
paint chip - answers-5000 ppm
Allowed quantity of lead in dry surface paint by weight - answers-.5%
= 5000ppm Lead Quantities for Dust Clearance from floors/carpet -
answers-40 ug/ft2
Lead Quantities for Dust Clearance from furniture - answers-40
ug/ft2 Lead Quantities for Dust Clearance from window sills -
answers-250 ug/ft2 Lead Quantities for Dust Clearance from
window wells - answers-400 ug/ft2
Lead Quantities for Dust Clearance from outside concrete - answers-
,800 ug/ft2 Lead Quantities for Soil Clearance in contact areas -
answers-400 ppm
, Lead Quantities for Soil Clearance in non-contact areas - answers-
1200 ppm Allowable lead quantity in water - answers-15 ppb/liter,
or 15 mgL
Lead blood level of concern for children - answers-
5 ug/dL NIOSH Lead blood level of concern -
answers-25 ug/dL
OSHA employee lead blood level of concern - answers-
40 ug/dL OSHA medical removal lead blood level -
answers-50 ug/d?
Lead Paint 1978 level allowed - answers-.06%; 600
ppm Current level lead allowed in paint -
answers-.009%; 90 ppm
Lead Paint allowed in all other consumer products - answers-.01%; 100
ppm Hazardous Waste Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) -
answers-5 ppm
The use of lead based paint exceeding .06% was banned - answers-in
1978 for residential housing.
T/F the concentration of lead paint in deteriorating housing must be
greater than 1 mg/cm2 by XRF to pose a threat to workers doing
renovation or abatement practices. - answers-False
Title X does not apply to; - answers-bridges and steel structure; hotels
and motels rented less than 100 days and commercial complexes.
What is the primary objective of a Lead Paint Risk Assessment? -
answers-to discover lead hazards
What is the primary objective of a Lead Paint Inspection? - answers-to
discover lead paint
TSCA Title IV, Section 402/404 Rule directed EPA to; - answers-develop
