Lead Regulations
Difference between a law and a regulation - correct answer-Law: Legislative body outlines
broad policies but doesn't cover details
Regulations: cover the details of the law
Abatement - correct answer-Any set of measures designed to reduce or eliminate lead
hazards or lead-based paint for public and residential buildings, but does not include
containment or cleaning.
Public Building - correct answer-A structure, or part of a structure, and its land which is
generally accessible to the public, including but not limited to, schools, daycare centers,
museums, airports, hospitals, stores, convention centers, government facilities, office
buildings, and any other building which is not an industrial building or a residential building.
Title X (ten) plan for reducing lead hazards - correct answer-evaluate the lead hazards,
reduce the lead hazards.
Ways to reduce the lead hazards? - correct answer-Interim controls or Abatement
not allowed anymore for lead abatement - correct answer-methylene chlorine (paint stripper)
class 1 disposal sites accept? - correct answer-haz waste only, (more than 1,000 mg/kg)
class 2 disposal sites accept? - correct answer-contaminated waste only, non-haz waste,
and asbestos, lead-contaminated soil, lead-contaminated gas
class 3 disposal sites accept? - correct answer-general debris/waste
All EPA regs start with - correct answer-40 CFR (CAACT, CWAct, AHERA)
OSHA regs start with - correct answer-29 CFR
DOT regs start with - correct answer-49
Under Title X EPA must - correct answer-1. Determine what a lead-based paint hazard is
2. Develop specific regs about how people work with lead
3. Develop a plan to train and certify people
4. Determine how to dispose of lead waste.
For abatement to be permanent it must last - correct answer-20 years or more and be
conducted only by a certified lead supervisor or a certified lead worker.
who can write a lead abatement plan? - correct answer-A certified lead supervisor, certified
lead project monitor, or certified lead project designer.
, prior to conducting ababtement, the individual conducting abatement shall provide
notification of by completing a - correct answer-abatement of lead hazards notification.
The lead hazard notification must be posted - correct answer-at all entrances to the work
area. This cannot be removed until a clearance has been completed.
what state agency regulates/oversees lead workers? - correct answer-CDPH. Accredits and
certifies.
Lead Hazard Evaluation - correct answer-the on-site investigation, for compensation, of
lead-based paint or lead hazards for public and residential buildings, but does not include:
(a) activities intended to determine adequacy of containment.
(b) air monitoring for lead, as specified in Title 8, CCR, section 1532.1 and Title 17, CCR
sections 70100 and 70200
(c) testing components removed from a residential or public building for lead to determine
the applicability of haz waste requirements specified in TItle 22, CCR...
lead hazard evaluation must be done by - correct answer-inspector/assessor or sampling
tech under them
SB 460, effective Jan. 1st, 2003 - correct answer-It is illegal to create a lead hazard. Gives
authority to CDPH and other enforcement agencies to issue orders to cease and desist from
any activity creating a lead hazard. Requires and lead hazard in CA to be abated. Requires
labs and clinics to report results of all blood-lead tests conducted in CA.
(IIPP) Injury and Illness Prevention Program - correct answer-Haz Communication
Regulations. Read and interpret SDS. Basic First Aid techniques. Safe use of industrial
soaps and cleaning solvents. Knowledge of Cal/OSHA worksite safety requirements.
Procedures for safe lifting and transport of heavy objects.
what title person can take the ce class or general - correct answer-supervisor
Exposure Limits - correct answer-Action Level (AL) = 30 ug/M3, based on a 8hr twa
PEL for lead based on 8hr twa - correct answer-50 ug/M3 of air
PEL based on a 10hr TWA - correct answer-40 ug/M3 of air
1 meter is how many yards? - correct answer-50 yards
what media do you use to test lead air exposure - correct answer-37mm cassette
If you are doing employee exposure monitoring and they work longer than 8 hr, calculate the
new PEL how? - correct answer-400 divided by hours worked in the day.
Unitl employee exposure assessment is conducted, the following interim protocols must be
followed: - correct answer-1. Respirator
2. PPE
Difference between a law and a regulation - correct answer-Law: Legislative body outlines
broad policies but doesn't cover details
Regulations: cover the details of the law
Abatement - correct answer-Any set of measures designed to reduce or eliminate lead
hazards or lead-based paint for public and residential buildings, but does not include
containment or cleaning.
Public Building - correct answer-A structure, or part of a structure, and its land which is
generally accessible to the public, including but not limited to, schools, daycare centers,
museums, airports, hospitals, stores, convention centers, government facilities, office
buildings, and any other building which is not an industrial building or a residential building.
Title X (ten) plan for reducing lead hazards - correct answer-evaluate the lead hazards,
reduce the lead hazards.
Ways to reduce the lead hazards? - correct answer-Interim controls or Abatement
not allowed anymore for lead abatement - correct answer-methylene chlorine (paint stripper)
class 1 disposal sites accept? - correct answer-haz waste only, (more than 1,000 mg/kg)
class 2 disposal sites accept? - correct answer-contaminated waste only, non-haz waste,
and asbestos, lead-contaminated soil, lead-contaminated gas
class 3 disposal sites accept? - correct answer-general debris/waste
All EPA regs start with - correct answer-40 CFR (CAACT, CWAct, AHERA)
OSHA regs start with - correct answer-29 CFR
DOT regs start with - correct answer-49
Under Title X EPA must - correct answer-1. Determine what a lead-based paint hazard is
2. Develop specific regs about how people work with lead
3. Develop a plan to train and certify people
4. Determine how to dispose of lead waste.
For abatement to be permanent it must last - correct answer-20 years or more and be
conducted only by a certified lead supervisor or a certified lead worker.
who can write a lead abatement plan? - correct answer-A certified lead supervisor, certified
lead project monitor, or certified lead project designer.
, prior to conducting ababtement, the individual conducting abatement shall provide
notification of by completing a - correct answer-abatement of lead hazards notification.
The lead hazard notification must be posted - correct answer-at all entrances to the work
area. This cannot be removed until a clearance has been completed.
what state agency regulates/oversees lead workers? - correct answer-CDPH. Accredits and
certifies.
Lead Hazard Evaluation - correct answer-the on-site investigation, for compensation, of
lead-based paint or lead hazards for public and residential buildings, but does not include:
(a) activities intended to determine adequacy of containment.
(b) air monitoring for lead, as specified in Title 8, CCR, section 1532.1 and Title 17, CCR
sections 70100 and 70200
(c) testing components removed from a residential or public building for lead to determine
the applicability of haz waste requirements specified in TItle 22, CCR...
lead hazard evaluation must be done by - correct answer-inspector/assessor or sampling
tech under them
SB 460, effective Jan. 1st, 2003 - correct answer-It is illegal to create a lead hazard. Gives
authority to CDPH and other enforcement agencies to issue orders to cease and desist from
any activity creating a lead hazard. Requires and lead hazard in CA to be abated. Requires
labs and clinics to report results of all blood-lead tests conducted in CA.
(IIPP) Injury and Illness Prevention Program - correct answer-Haz Communication
Regulations. Read and interpret SDS. Basic First Aid techniques. Safe use of industrial
soaps and cleaning solvents. Knowledge of Cal/OSHA worksite safety requirements.
Procedures for safe lifting and transport of heavy objects.
what title person can take the ce class or general - correct answer-supervisor
Exposure Limits - correct answer-Action Level (AL) = 30 ug/M3, based on a 8hr twa
PEL for lead based on 8hr twa - correct answer-50 ug/M3 of air
PEL based on a 10hr TWA - correct answer-40 ug/M3 of air
1 meter is how many yards? - correct answer-50 yards
what media do you use to test lead air exposure - correct answer-37mm cassette
If you are doing employee exposure monitoring and they work longer than 8 hr, calculate the
new PEL how? - correct answer-400 divided by hours worked in the day.
Unitl employee exposure assessment is conducted, the following interim protocols must be
followed: - correct answer-1. Respirator
2. PPE
