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LEAD ABATEMENT SUPERVISOR STATE TEST
NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - ANSWER- 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in the bones - ANSWER- 30 years
What is meant by lead body burden? - ANSWER- the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue and bones at any one time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? - ANSWER- low dose over a long period
What is meant by acute lead poisoning - ANSWER- high dose in a short time
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What blood-lead level in children is regulated? - ANSWER- 10 ug/dl
Why do we focus on children under 6 years of age? - ANSWER- hand to mouth behavior, high absorption rate & lead interferes with proper development
What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - ANSWER- Chelation
What is Title X - ANSWER- Childhood lead poisoning prevention law
What law requires contractors and workers to be trained - ANSWER- Toxic Substance Control Act (T.S.C.A)
What federal government agency enforces TSCA - ANSWER- EPA
What federal agency enforces work safety? - ANSWER- OSHA
What does OSHA require whenever work disturbs lead? - ANSWER- Personal Air Monitoring 2 / 3
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What Ohio agency requires training? - ANSWER- Ohio department of Health
What disciplines must be trained under EPA and ODH - ANSWER- Inspector, risk assessor, worker, contractor/supervisor, designer
When must we notify ODH before a lead abatement project? - ANSWER- 10 days by mail 3 days by email
How long must the contractor keep project records? - ANSWER- 3 years
What is the maximum first time fine for violation of ODH regulations? - ANSWER- $1000 per day
What federal agency regulates lead in construction? -
ANSWER- OSHA
What amount of lead is regulated by OSHA? - ANSWER- any exposable amount
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