EPA Risk Assessor Exam
Question:
T/F: If a multi-dwelling has 5 units, you have to test each separately.
Answer:
False. If using worst case or targeted, you only need to sample 4.
Question:
What is the protocol for large amount units that are not similar?
Answer:
RA should collect info on the condition of the building and the age and location of children in the residence.Then they should sample 10 or 25% whichever is greater.Check to see if there is a pattern.
Question:
What if there is no pattern among dissimilar homes?
Answer:
You keep testing and looking for patterns until you test all the homes.
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Question:
What 4 things that a typical management and maintenance plan consist of?By
Answer:
Designating a person responsible for lead based paint work Written statement signed by the owner that empowers subordinates to conduct routine work in a lead safe manner Training for key manager and maintenance workers Work order forms needed for certain jobs (equipment)
Question:
When sampling a low-rise building, the risk assessor should collect addition
dust wipes from: (3)
Answer:
Entry area floor First story landing of a common hallway or stairway Window sill or trough
Question:
When sampling a high rise building, the risk assessor should collect dust
wipes from:
Answer:
Entry area floor Corridor of every four floors Window sill or trough Stair treads Landing 2 / 4
Question:
T/F: For community buildings, day cares, recreational spaces over 2,000 ft
2, risk assessor should collect 1 additional sample of floor and window sill for each increment of 2000 feet.
Answer:
True
Question:
T/F: For management offices over 500 feet 2, two dust samples should be
taken of the residential waiting area if it is frequented by children.
Answer:
False. 400 foot squared
Question:
What mathematical analysis does a risk assessor perform to determine if a building wide lead based paint hazard exists? For multifamily housing.
Answer:
Average the floor dust lead, window sill, window well, average play area, average building perimeter
Question:
If for a multi-family property, we find an area with deteriorated paint that is positive for lead what 2 things can the owner do?
Answer:
Treat every component of that type as lead positive and fix the violations Request that the risk assessor conduct further testing 3 / 4
Question:
Which one of these is NOT part of the required information you should request from management when using 5.6 to evalua te the property owner's management capabilities in regard to LBPH controls?
- Staffing
- Lead Hazard Control Policy Statement
- Employee Health and Safety Plan
- HEPA Vacuum
Answer:
B - Lead Hazard Control Policy Statement is optional.
10-2, 10-23
Question:
What is the final product of a risk assessment?
Answer:
Report containing a workable lead hazard control plan.
Question:
What's the key difference between interim controls and abatement?
Answer:
Interim controls are measures designed to temporarily reduce human exposure or possible exposure to lead-based paint hazards. They have to be monitored.Abatement is a measure or measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. Permanent as in good for 20 years or the life of the building
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