EPA LEAD INSPECTOR/RISK
ASSESOR REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
What should this course teach a lead inspector to do? - ANSWERTo 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? - ANSWERLead-Based Paint
What is Title X? - ANSWERGov't focus on primary prevention of lead poisoning
through identifying and reducing lead HAZARDS.
As of March 2000, lead inspections in________________________________ and
________________________ must be performed by certified lead inspectors. -
ANSWERTarget housing and Child-occupied facilities.
Give three reasons we find higher blood lead levels among lower income children? -
ANSWER1. Worse physical condition and older age of the house.
2. High lead levels in urban soil
3. Poor nutrition
Explain the CDC reference value? - ANSWER3.5μg/dL
Define lead based paint. - ANSWER"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. - ANSWERAny 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? - ANSWERa surface-by-surface
investigation to determine the presence of lead-based paint.
Much of this course is based on the
_________________________________________________________ -
ANSWERGuidelines for the evaluation and control of lead-based paint hazards in
housing (HUD and EPA)
What is LBPPPA? - ANSWERLead-based paint poisoning prevention act defined
LBP as 0.06%
What does "Pb" mean? - ANSWERPb is the element for lead.
, What is lead? - ANSWERA heavy metal
How were lead compounds such as white lead and lead chromate commonly used? -
ANSWERPigments in paint
List three main reasons lead was used in paint. - ANSWER1. Durable paint
2. Resistant to mold and mildew
3. Acts as a drying agent
Explain why lead was often used in high moisture areas. - ANSWERResistant
toward moisture and mold/mildew
What limit was adopted in 1978 as part of the LBPPPA for lead in residential paint? -
ANSWER0.06% or 600ppm
What are the major sources of lead hazards for adults? for children? -
ANSWERAdults: 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. - ANSWER1.LBP in housing
2.Surface dust (hand to mouth)
3.urban soil
4. drinking water
How do children usually ingest lead? - ANSWERhand to mouth, chewing toys etc.
What are some sources of contamination for lead in surface dust and soil? -
ANSWERDeteriorated LBP, factory emissions, brought in by pets
What is the primary source for lead in drinking water? - ANSWERCorrosion of lead-
contaminating plumbing
*Where do you find the OSHA regulations for Lead in Construction? - ANSWER29
CFR 1926.62
*Where do you find the OSHA regulations for respiratory protection? - ANSWER29
CFR 1910. 134
Which federal law governs the disposal of lead waste? - ANSWERResource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
What caused a decline in airborne lead in the last 20 years? - ANSWERBan of
leaded gasoline
List several other potential sources of lead exposure. - ANSWERBattery factories,
Reloading, Wind blown dust, Mini-blinds, and ceramic tile.
ASSESOR REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
What should this course teach a lead inspector to do? - ANSWERTo 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? - ANSWERLead-Based Paint
What is Title X? - ANSWERGov't focus on primary prevention of lead poisoning
through identifying and reducing lead HAZARDS.
As of March 2000, lead inspections in________________________________ and
________________________ must be performed by certified lead inspectors. -
ANSWERTarget housing and Child-occupied facilities.
Give three reasons we find higher blood lead levels among lower income children? -
ANSWER1. Worse physical condition and older age of the house.
2. High lead levels in urban soil
3. Poor nutrition
Explain the CDC reference value? - ANSWER3.5μg/dL
Define lead based paint. - ANSWER"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. - ANSWERAny 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? - ANSWERa surface-by-surface
investigation to determine the presence of lead-based paint.
Much of this course is based on the
_________________________________________________________ -
ANSWERGuidelines for the evaluation and control of lead-based paint hazards in
housing (HUD and EPA)
What is LBPPPA? - ANSWERLead-based paint poisoning prevention act defined
LBP as 0.06%
What does "Pb" mean? - ANSWERPb is the element for lead.
, What is lead? - ANSWERA heavy metal
How were lead compounds such as white lead and lead chromate commonly used? -
ANSWERPigments in paint
List three main reasons lead was used in paint. - ANSWER1. Durable paint
2. Resistant to mold and mildew
3. Acts as a drying agent
Explain why lead was often used in high moisture areas. - ANSWERResistant
toward moisture and mold/mildew
What limit was adopted in 1978 as part of the LBPPPA for lead in residential paint? -
ANSWER0.06% or 600ppm
What are the major sources of lead hazards for adults? for children? -
ANSWERAdults: 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. - ANSWER1.LBP in housing
2.Surface dust (hand to mouth)
3.urban soil
4. drinking water
How do children usually ingest lead? - ANSWERhand to mouth, chewing toys etc.
What are some sources of contamination for lead in surface dust and soil? -
ANSWERDeteriorated LBP, factory emissions, brought in by pets
What is the primary source for lead in drinking water? - ANSWERCorrosion of lead-
contaminating plumbing
*Where do you find the OSHA regulations for Lead in Construction? - ANSWER29
CFR 1926.62
*Where do you find the OSHA regulations for respiratory protection? - ANSWER29
CFR 1910. 134
Which federal law governs the disposal of lead waste? - ANSWERResource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
What caused a decline in airborne lead in the last 20 years? - ANSWERBan of
leaded gasoline
List several other potential sources of lead exposure. - ANSWERBattery factories,
Reloading, Wind blown dust, Mini-blinds, and ceramic tile.
