EPA LEAD INSPECTOR/RISK
ASSESOR REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2024
What should this course teach a lead inspector to do? - ANSWERSTo identify the
presence of lead in housing in order to protect children and focus specifically on the
presence of lead in paint, dust, soil, to conduct clearance and produce a written report.
What does LBP mean? - ANSWERSLead-Based Paint
How many layers of paint should be sampled? - ANSWERSAll layers
How do you interpret composite paint chip sampling results? - ANSWERSDivide the
applicable standard by # of subsamples in the composite.
What sampling is usually performed for a lead hazard screen? - ANSWERSDust
sampling, visual inspection, paint sampling
Define three types of criteria that may be used to select dwelling units to be sampled. -
ANSWERSTargeted, worst case, random
What should the risk assessor do if a unit fails a lead hazard screen? -
ANSWERSrecommend a full risk assessment
What is Title X? - ANSWERSGov't focus on primary prevention of lead poisoning
through identifying and reducing lead HAZARDS.
Explain why lead was often used in high moisture areas. - ANSWERSResistant toward
moisture and mold/mildew
What limit was adopted in 1978 as part of the LBPPPA for lead in residential paint? -
ANSWERS0.06% or 600ppm
What are the major sources of lead hazards for adults? for children? -
ANSWERSAdults: at the workplace and poor hygiene/inhalation
Children: Surface dust and contaminated soil, hand to mouth activities.
Name four major sources for childhood lead poisoning. - ANSWERS1.LBP in housing
2.Surface dust (hand to mouth)
3.urban soil
, 4. drinking water
How do children usually ingest lead? - ANSWERShand to mouth, chewing toys etc.
What are some sources of contamination for lead in surface dust and soil? -
ANSWERSDeteriorated LBP, factory emissions, brought in by pets
As of March 2000, lead inspections in________________________________ and
________________________ must be performed by certified lead inspectors. -
ANSWERSTarget housing and Child-occupied facilities.
Give three reasons we find higher blood lead levels among lower income children? -
ANSWERS1. Worse physical condition and older age of the house.
2. High lead levels in urban soil
3. Poor nutrition
Explain the CDC reference value? - ANSWERS3.5μg/dL
Define lead based paint. - ANSWERS"Paint, varnish, shellac, or other coating on
surfaces that contain 1.0 mg/cm^2 or more of lead or 0.5% 5,000 ppm or more lead by
weight.."
Define lead based paint hazards and explain the definitions in Title X relating to these
hazards. - ANSWERSAny condition that causes exposure to lead contaminated dust,
soil, or paint that is deteriorated in accessible surfaces, friction or impact surfaces.
*What is a lead based paint inspection? - ANSWERSa surface-by-surface investigation
to determine the presence of lead-based paint.
Much of this course is based on the
_________________________________________________________ -
ANSWERSGuidelines for the evaluation and control of lead-based paint hazards in
housing (HUD and EPA)
What is LBPPPA? - ANSWERSLead-based paint poisoning prevention act defined LBP
as 0.06%
What does "Pb" mean? - ANSWERSPb is the element for lead.
What is lead? - ANSWERSA heavy metal
How were lead compounds such as white lead and lead chromate commonly used? -
ANSWERSPigments in paint
List three main reasons lead was used in paint. - ANSWERS1. Durable paint
ASSESOR REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2024
What should this course teach a lead inspector to do? - ANSWERSTo identify the
presence of lead in housing in order to protect children and focus specifically on the
presence of lead in paint, dust, soil, to conduct clearance and produce a written report.
What does LBP mean? - ANSWERSLead-Based Paint
How many layers of paint should be sampled? - ANSWERSAll layers
How do you interpret composite paint chip sampling results? - ANSWERSDivide the
applicable standard by # of subsamples in the composite.
What sampling is usually performed for a lead hazard screen? - ANSWERSDust
sampling, visual inspection, paint sampling
Define three types of criteria that may be used to select dwelling units to be sampled. -
ANSWERSTargeted, worst case, random
What should the risk assessor do if a unit fails a lead hazard screen? -
ANSWERSrecommend a full risk assessment
What is Title X? - ANSWERSGov't focus on primary prevention of lead poisoning
through identifying and reducing lead HAZARDS.
Explain why lead was often used in high moisture areas. - ANSWERSResistant toward
moisture and mold/mildew
What limit was adopted in 1978 as part of the LBPPPA for lead in residential paint? -
ANSWERS0.06% or 600ppm
What are the major sources of lead hazards for adults? for children? -
ANSWERSAdults: at the workplace and poor hygiene/inhalation
Children: Surface dust and contaminated soil, hand to mouth activities.
Name four major sources for childhood lead poisoning. - ANSWERS1.LBP in housing
2.Surface dust (hand to mouth)
3.urban soil
, 4. drinking water
How do children usually ingest lead? - ANSWERShand to mouth, chewing toys etc.
What are some sources of contamination for lead in surface dust and soil? -
ANSWERSDeteriorated LBP, factory emissions, brought in by pets
As of March 2000, lead inspections in________________________________ and
________________________ must be performed by certified lead inspectors. -
ANSWERSTarget housing and Child-occupied facilities.
Give three reasons we find higher blood lead levels among lower income children? -
ANSWERS1. Worse physical condition and older age of the house.
2. High lead levels in urban soil
3. Poor nutrition
Explain the CDC reference value? - ANSWERS3.5μg/dL
Define lead based paint. - ANSWERS"Paint, varnish, shellac, or other coating on
surfaces that contain 1.0 mg/cm^2 or more of lead or 0.5% 5,000 ppm or more lead by
weight.."
Define lead based paint hazards and explain the definitions in Title X relating to these
hazards. - ANSWERSAny condition that causes exposure to lead contaminated dust,
soil, or paint that is deteriorated in accessible surfaces, friction or impact surfaces.
*What is a lead based paint inspection? - ANSWERSa surface-by-surface investigation
to determine the presence of lead-based paint.
Much of this course is based on the
_________________________________________________________ -
ANSWERSGuidelines for the evaluation and control of lead-based paint hazards in
housing (HUD and EPA)
What is LBPPPA? - ANSWERSLead-based paint poisoning prevention act defined LBP
as 0.06%
What does "Pb" mean? - ANSWERSPb is the element for lead.
What is lead? - ANSWERSA heavy metal
How were lead compounds such as white lead and lead chromate commonly used? -
ANSWERSPigments in paint
List three main reasons lead was used in paint. - ANSWERS1. Durable paint
