Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor
Characteristics of lead - ANS-Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic
What common consumer products could contain lead? - ANS-Paint, Bullets, Fishing
sinkers, Solders, Ceramic, X-ray block, vinyl, plastic, weights, pewter, batteries, flashing
& leaded crystal glass
What was lead used in these products - ANS-Durable, drying agent, prevents mold &
mildew, provides brightness in color & block radiation
What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products - ANS-White lead
What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds? - ANS-Roof
flashing, leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes
What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? -
ANS-0.06% by weight
When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - ANS-1978
What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD - ANS-1.0 mg/cm2
What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction? - ANS-any detectable
amount
How can lead enter the body? - ANS-Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - ANS-Brain, Central nervous
system, kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart
What are symptoms of lead poisoning - ANS-Stomach aches, constipation or diarrhea,
irritability, fatigue & weakness, muscle aches, lack of sex drive, tremors & also
headaches
How long does lead typically remain in the blood - ANS-30 days
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - ANS-30 days
, How long does lead typically remain in the bones - ANS-30 years
What is meant by lead body burden? - ANS-the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue
and bones at any one time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? - ANS-low dose over a long period
What is meant by acute lead poisoning - ANS-high dose in a short time
What blood-lead level in children is regulated? - ANS-10 ug/dl
Why do we focus on children under 6 years of age? - ANS-hand to mouth behavior, high
absorption rate & lead interferes with proper development
What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - ANS-Chelation
What is Title X - ANS-Childhood lead poisoning prevention law
What law requires contractors and workers to be trained - ANS-Toxic Substance Control
Act (T.S.C.A)
What federal government agency enforces TSCA - ANS-EPA
What federal agency enforces work safety? - ANS-OSHA
What does OSHA require whenever work disturbs lead? - ANS-Personal Air Monitoring
What Ohio agency requires training? - ANS-Ohio department of Health
What disciplines must be trained under EPA and ODH - ANS-Inspector, risk assessor,
worker, contractor/supervisor, designer
When must we notify ODH before a lead abatement project? - ANS-10 days by mail 3
days by email
How long must the contractor keep project records? - ANS-3 years
What is the maximum first time fine for violation of ODH regulations? - ANS-$1000 per
day
Characteristics of lead - ANS-Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic
What common consumer products could contain lead? - ANS-Paint, Bullets, Fishing
sinkers, Solders, Ceramic, X-ray block, vinyl, plastic, weights, pewter, batteries, flashing
& leaded crystal glass
What was lead used in these products - ANS-Durable, drying agent, prevents mold &
mildew, provides brightness in color & block radiation
What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products - ANS-White lead
What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds? - ANS-Roof
flashing, leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes
What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? -
ANS-0.06% by weight
When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - ANS-1978
What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD - ANS-1.0 mg/cm2
What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction? - ANS-any detectable
amount
How can lead enter the body? - ANS-Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - ANS-Brain, Central nervous
system, kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart
What are symptoms of lead poisoning - ANS-Stomach aches, constipation or diarrhea,
irritability, fatigue & weakness, muscle aches, lack of sex drive, tremors & also
headaches
How long does lead typically remain in the blood - ANS-30 days
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - ANS-30 days
, How long does lead typically remain in the bones - ANS-30 years
What is meant by lead body burden? - ANS-the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue
and bones at any one time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? - ANS-low dose over a long period
What is meant by acute lead poisoning - ANS-high dose in a short time
What blood-lead level in children is regulated? - ANS-10 ug/dl
Why do we focus on children under 6 years of age? - ANS-hand to mouth behavior, high
absorption rate & lead interferes with proper development
What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - ANS-Chelation
What is Title X - ANS-Childhood lead poisoning prevention law
What law requires contractors and workers to be trained - ANS-Toxic Substance Control
Act (T.S.C.A)
What federal government agency enforces TSCA - ANS-EPA
What federal agency enforces work safety? - ANS-OSHA
What does OSHA require whenever work disturbs lead? - ANS-Personal Air Monitoring
What Ohio agency requires training? - ANS-Ohio department of Health
What disciplines must be trained under EPA and ODH - ANS-Inspector, risk assessor,
worker, contractor/supervisor, designer
When must we notify ODH before a lead abatement project? - ANS-10 days by mail 3
days by email
How long must the contractor keep project records? - ANS-3 years
What is the maximum first time fine for violation of ODH regulations? - ANS-$1000 per
day
