2024 LATEST QUESTIONS FOR Lead inspector

The function of a lead inspector - ANSWER To identify the presence of LBP in housing in order to protect children Focus of title X - ANSWER Shifter federal legislation from focusing on existing hazards to preventing LBP hazards from occurring. Why are LBP inspections an important part of lead poisoning prevention? - ANSWER Focus attention on the sources of lead that could poison children; and reduce the cost of lead hazard control by identifying which surfaces are coated with LBP. Knowledge an inspector should have: - ANSWER Knowledge about the performance and limitations of all lead testing techniques and the methods to conduct them; familiar with all lead testing methods and sample collection techniques and standards; able to perform needed mathematical calculations; Skilled in interpreting test results; capable of making objective decisions; able to implement and interpret quality control procedures. Number of house with lead - ANSWER 64 million Causes of higher BLL among lower income children - ANSWER Worse physical condition and older age of housing; more lead- contaminated dust in the housing; High lead level in urban soil. Focus of TSCA - ANSWER Established criteria for state or tribal programs authorized by EPA to administer and enforce regulations for training, certifications, lead hazard pamphlet, and renovation. Purpose of HUD guidelines: shifted the focus of federal legislation from acting only on existing LBP hazards to _______ new hazards from occurring. - ANSWER Preventing LBPPPA requirements: Requires PHA public housing authority and indian housing authority IHA to ____ and _____ LBP - ANSWER Inspect and abate Properties of lead : heavy, _______ , easily worked, bluish metal. - ANSWER Soft Who was the first to write about lead poisoning? - ANSWER Greeks Dr Alice Hamilton - ANSWER American occupational health doctor, who in 1913 wrote about painters and hazards of their work. She documented their exposure to lead and their health problems. Reasons lead compounds were used in paint: As a _____; to add durability and corrosion control; drying agent. - ANSWER Pigment Causes of the decline of LBP during the 1950's _____________ and latex paints became popular. - ANSWER Titanium dioxide Sources of lead exposure for children children/ adults: Adults- Exposure in workplace; Children- ______ by normal hand to mouth contact. - ANSWER Ingestion Sources for childhood lead poisoning: LBP in _______; Lead in interior and exterior surface dust; urban soil; and drinking water - ANSWER Housing Sources of lead in urban soils; contaminated from LBP,______, and industrial sources - ANSWER Gasoline Advantages of using LBP; ________, kills mold and mildew - ANSWER Durability Factors increasing the absorption of lead in the body: ______ and poor diet. - ANSWER Malnutrition Causes higher priority for lead hazard controls in homes built before 1940: older dwellings tend to contain paint with higher concentrations of lead ( up to ___% by dry weight) as well as more coats of paint. - ANSWER 50 Sources of lead dust and soil: _______ and chilling of LBP; scraping and sanding of LBP in preparation for refinishing, Renovations that break surfaces painted with LBP: Abrasion and or impact on doors and windows: atmospheric fallout from combustion of lead gasoline; factory emissions, Dust and dirt that is carried into the home on shoes and clothing. - ANSWER Weathering Causes of drinking water lead contamination: y of lead- containing plumbing; _____,______ and ______ water is the lost corrosive towards lead. - ANSWER Hot, acidic and soft What actions reduced lead air levels: the phase- down of leaded gasoline use has significantly reduced the level of lead in the ____ and in the US. - ANSWER Air Accumulation of lead in the body: Blood - ____% Half- life 1 month; kidney -5 -10% half- life 1 month; bone 80-90 Half- life 25 years. - ANSWER 5-10% Biological testing methods_________________- best initial measurements for evaluation lead exposure in the body - ANSWER Blood lead level Effects of lead poisoning: Learning disability, interfere with red blood cell, ___________ and cramps, mental retardation, coma seizures, kidney damage, anemia and death. - ANSWER Stomach aches Lead poisoning treatments: 1st step is to_______ the person from further exposure; parent education, nutrition counseling, child evaluation, medication. - ANSWER Remove Government actions which aided in the reduction of lead exposure: - ANSWER - Banned house lead house paint -Banned solder in food cans - Banned lead gasoline - Developed drinking water standards - guidelines for soil and dust - Training and certifications requirements and standards for inspections and risk assessment. - Interim controls and abatement - Lead in construction rule 29 CFR 1926.62 and the guidelines for LBP hazards The year that CSPC ban on LBP sales - ANSWER 1978 Prohibited methods for lead - ANSWER - Open flame burning or torching - Machine sanding or grinding without a HEPA local exhaust control. -Abrasive blasting or sand blasting without HEPA local exhaust control. - heat guns operating above 1,100*F or those that operate high enough to char paint - Dry sanding or scraping - Paint stripping in a poorly ventilated space using a volatile stripper that is hazardous substance or chemical Disclosure Rule exemptions: __________ housing sold at foreclosure; zero-bedroom units; short-term rentals - ANSWER Target OSHA PEL/ action level: - ANSWER PEL of 50 ug/m^3 and an action level of 30 ug/m^3 OSHA LEAD in construction standard: - ANSWER 29 CFR 1926.62 Employer requirements under OSHA required to determine if any employee's exposure yo lead exceeds the action level of 30 ug/m^3 averaged over an 8hr day - ANSWER 30 RCRA ______ governs federal hazardous waste disposal regulations. - ANSWER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVER ACT Steps household can take to limit lead exposure in drinking water : Running tap water for ______ (time) before use; never using water from the hot water tap for drinking or