EPA Lead Risk Assessor Exam (questions and answers) Verified

EPA Lead Risk Assessor Exam (questions and answers) Verified Risk Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-An on-site investigation of a residential dwelling for lead-based paint hazards. Risk assessment includes investigating the age, history, management and maintenance of the dwelling; conducting a visual assessment, performing limited environmental sampling, such as dust wipe samples, soil samples, and deteriorated paint samples, and reporting the results that identify acceptable abatement and interim control strategies based on specific conditions and the owner's capabilities. Inspection - CORRECT ANSWER-A surface-by-surface investigation for determining the presence of lead-based paint (and in some cases, sampling for lead in dust and soil) and a report of the results. Lead-based paint hazard - CORRECT ANSWER-Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead contaminated dust, lead-contaminated soil, deteriorated lead-based paint, or from lead-based paint present on accessible, friction, or impact surfaces would result in adverse human health effects. Primary Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-Lead-based paint risk assessments and/or inspections and abatement and/or interim controls in housing before children are lead poisoned. Secondary Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood lead screening programs to identify children who already have elevated blood lead levels. Tertiary Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical treatment/ management of children to prevent acute injuries or death from lead poisoning. What was the purpose of Title X legislation? (4) - CORRECT ANSWER-2-20 What is the historical importance of Housing Authority Risk Retention Group (HARGG)? - CORRECT ANSWER-2-20 What's the difference between a lead inspection and a risk assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-2-20, 3-5 What are the 7 steps of the Risk Assessment process? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Obtain background information 2. Determine the most appropriate evaluation process for the owner's dwelling(s) 3. Schedule the site visit 4. Conduct the evaluation (including visual assessment and environmental sampling) 5. Determine the actual hazards (if any) 6. Identify options for reducing or eliminating these hazards 7. Produce a written report What are four other types of assessments? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Lead hazard screen 2. Combination risk assessment 3. Clearance 4. EBL Child Investigation Lead Hazard Screen - CORRECT ANSWER-2-21 A "negative screen"- a limited set of risk assessment procedures that may act to exempt a dwelling from the full risk assessment requirements. Combination Risk Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-2-21 EBL Child Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER-2-21 Title X (199_) - CORRECT ANSWER-1992. Residential Lead based Paint Hazard Reduction Ac