EPA LEAD RISK ASSESSOR EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
ACTUAL EXAM 110 QUESTIONS AND 120 STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|AGRADE
EPA 40 CFR Part 745 - ANSWER: LBP Poisoning Prevention in certain residential
structures
What does EPA 40 CFR Part 745 contain? - ANSWER: -defines LBP hazard and other
related terms
-training, accreditation, work practice standards
-applicable to target housing and child occupied facilities
-renovation safe work practices
-recordkeeping/reporting requirements
-LPB disclosure to buyers/renters
-pre reqs for becoming certified
-regulatory levels for dust, soil
-how/what to sample
-requirements for state/tribal accreditation
de minimis for HUD work practice standards (also followed by EPA) - ANSWER: areas
of deteriorated LBP treatments less than ______ do not require work practice
standards (covered in 24 CFR part 35)
2 sq ft per room equiv
20 sq ft exterior
10% total surface area of component type with small surface area
encapsulate - ANSWER: formed a barrier between LBP and the environment using a
liquid applied coating or an adhesively bonded covering material
enclosure - ANSWER: use of rigid, durable construction materials that are
mechanically fastened to the substrate. acts as barrier between LBP and
environment.
target housing - ANSWER: pre 1978 housing, except for those used for strictly elderly
housing
A Child occupied facility - ANSWER: Anywhere a child 6 or under spends a minimum
3 days in a week, 6 hours a visit and 60 hours a year.
abatement methods - ANSWER: -removal
-replacement
-encapsulation
-enclosure
, HUD 24 CFR Part 35 - ANSWER: Requirements for notification, evaluation, and
reduction of LBP Hazards in Federally Owned Residential properties + housing
receiving federal aid.
loading - ANSWER: area concentration (ug/sq ft) (mg/sq cm)
HUD Guidelines - ANSWER: Guidelines for Eval and Control of LBP Hazards in Housing
based on requirements in Title X
What are some things included in HUD Guidelines - ANSWER: -qualifications
-sampling (dust, soil, paint chip)
-control options (interim + abatement)
-clearance
-worker protection
-assessing paint condition
-HUD, EPA, OSHA CPSC, NPS lead paint rules
-questionnaire/form examples
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act - ANSWER: 1992 Residential
LBP Hazard Reduction Act
Purpose of Title X (4 parts) - ANSWER: 1. eliminate LBP hazards
2. implement LBP hazard reduction programs
3. establish workable framework, infrastructure, and standard of care for LBP
hazards evaluation and reduction.
4. reduce threat of childhood lead poisoning
**switch concern to presence of LBP to LPB hazards
**establish primary prevention as a national strategy
what topics does Title X contain - ANSWER: -options for LBP control (interim,
abatement of hazards, abatement of all LBP)
-definition of risk assessment, inspection, lead hazard screen, visual assessment, LBP
hazards
-requirements for training and certification
-requirements for lab accreditation (NLLAP)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 - ANSWER: Lead in Construction
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 - ANSWER: Respiratory Protection
LBP - ANSWER: loading: 1.0 mg/sq cm
concentration: 0.5%
5,000 ppm
hazard levels for lead in soil - ANSWER: play area: 400 ppm
non play area/dripline: 1200 ppm
ACTUAL EXAM 110 QUESTIONS AND 120 STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|AGRADE
EPA 40 CFR Part 745 - ANSWER: LBP Poisoning Prevention in certain residential
structures
What does EPA 40 CFR Part 745 contain? - ANSWER: -defines LBP hazard and other
related terms
-training, accreditation, work practice standards
-applicable to target housing and child occupied facilities
-renovation safe work practices
-recordkeeping/reporting requirements
-LPB disclosure to buyers/renters
-pre reqs for becoming certified
-regulatory levels for dust, soil
-how/what to sample
-requirements for state/tribal accreditation
de minimis for HUD work practice standards (also followed by EPA) - ANSWER: areas
of deteriorated LBP treatments less than ______ do not require work practice
standards (covered in 24 CFR part 35)
2 sq ft per room equiv
20 sq ft exterior
10% total surface area of component type with small surface area
encapsulate - ANSWER: formed a barrier between LBP and the environment using a
liquid applied coating or an adhesively bonded covering material
enclosure - ANSWER: use of rigid, durable construction materials that are
mechanically fastened to the substrate. acts as barrier between LBP and
environment.
target housing - ANSWER: pre 1978 housing, except for those used for strictly elderly
housing
A Child occupied facility - ANSWER: Anywhere a child 6 or under spends a minimum
3 days in a week, 6 hours a visit and 60 hours a year.
abatement methods - ANSWER: -removal
-replacement
-encapsulation
-enclosure
, HUD 24 CFR Part 35 - ANSWER: Requirements for notification, evaluation, and
reduction of LBP Hazards in Federally Owned Residential properties + housing
receiving federal aid.
loading - ANSWER: area concentration (ug/sq ft) (mg/sq cm)
HUD Guidelines - ANSWER: Guidelines for Eval and Control of LBP Hazards in Housing
based on requirements in Title X
What are some things included in HUD Guidelines - ANSWER: -qualifications
-sampling (dust, soil, paint chip)
-control options (interim + abatement)
-clearance
-worker protection
-assessing paint condition
-HUD, EPA, OSHA CPSC, NPS lead paint rules
-questionnaire/form examples
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act - ANSWER: 1992 Residential
LBP Hazard Reduction Act
Purpose of Title X (4 parts) - ANSWER: 1. eliminate LBP hazards
2. implement LBP hazard reduction programs
3. establish workable framework, infrastructure, and standard of care for LBP
hazards evaluation and reduction.
4. reduce threat of childhood lead poisoning
**switch concern to presence of LBP to LPB hazards
**establish primary prevention as a national strategy
what topics does Title X contain - ANSWER: -options for LBP control (interim,
abatement of hazards, abatement of all LBP)
-definition of risk assessment, inspection, lead hazard screen, visual assessment, LBP
hazards
-requirements for training and certification
-requirements for lab accreditation (NLLAP)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 - ANSWER: Lead in Construction
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 - ANSWER: Respiratory Protection
LBP - ANSWER: loading: 1.0 mg/sq cm
concentration: 0.5%
5,000 ppm
hazard levels for lead in soil - ANSWER: play area: 400 ppm
non play area/dripline: 1200 ppm
