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Lead Abatement Supervisor State Exam – 120 Verified Questions & Correct Detailed Answers, Exams of Environmental Management

Get ready to pass your Lead Abatement Supervisor State Certification Exam with this complete and updated 2025 exam file. Includes 120 actual questions with detailed, verified answers. Topics covered include EPA/HUD regulations, worker safety, lead hazard identification, risk assessment, containment procedures, cleanup standards, and clearance testing. Ideal for professionals pursuing supervisor certification in lead-safe work practices and abatement compliance. Already graded A+ and aligned with state and federal standards.

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LEAD ABATEMENT SUPERVISOR STATE TEST
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 120
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
HUD recommends separating types of waste, what does that mean? -
ANSWER>>Separating what may be contaminated with lead with what is
not contaminated with lead
How do we test for hazardous waste - ANSWER>>Toxicity Characteristic
Leachate Procedure (TCLP)
How much lead must leach out of waste for it to be considered hazardous?
- ANSWER>>5PPM
How much lead contaminated waste makes a contractor a conditionally
exempt waste generator? - ANSWER>>less than 220 pounds per month
How long may a conditionally exempt generator store contaminated waste?
- ANSWER>>90 days
Characteristics of lead - ANSWER>>Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks
radiation & Toxic
What common consumer products could contain lead? - ANSWER>>Paint,
Bullets, Fishing sinkers, Solders, Ceramic, X-ray block, vinyl, plastic,
weights, pewter, batteries, flashing & leaded crystal glass
What was lead used in these products - ANSWER>>Durable, drying agent,
prevents mold & mildew, provides brightness in color & block radiation
What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products -
ANSWER>>White lead
What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds? -
ANSWER>>Roof flashing, leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions
& paint dust from homes
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LEAD ABATEMENT SUPERVISOR STATE TEST

NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 120

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+

HUD recommends separating types of waste, what does that mean? - ANSWER>>Separating what may be contaminated with lead with what is not contaminated with lead How do we test for hazardous waste - ANSWER>>Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure (TCLP) How much lead must leach out of waste for it to be considered hazardous?

  • ANSWER>>5PPM How much lead contaminated waste makes a contractor a conditionally exempt waste generator? - ANSWER>>less than 220 pounds per month How long may a conditionally exempt generator store contaminated waste?
  • ANSWER>> 90 days Characteristics of lead - ANSWER>>Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic What common consumer products could contain lead? - ANSWER>>Paint, Bullets, Fishing sinkers, Solders, Ceramic, X-ray block, vinyl, plastic, weights, pewter, batteries, flashing & leaded crystal glass What was lead used in these products - ANSWER>>Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew, provides brightness in color & block radiation What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products - ANSWER>>White lead What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds? - ANSWER>>Roof flashing, leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes

What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? - ANSWER>>0.06% by weight When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - ANSWER>> 1978 What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD - ANSWER>>1. mg/cm What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction? - ANSWER>>any detectable amount How can lead enter the body? - ANSWER>>Eating & Breathing What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - ANSWER>>Brain, Central nervous system, kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart What are symptoms of lead poisoning - ANSWER>>Stomach aches, constipation or diarrhea, irritability, fatigue & weakness, muscle aches, lack of sex drive, tremors & also headaches How long does lead typically remain in the blood - ANSWER>>30 days 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 What blood-lead level in children is regulated? - ANSWER>>10 ug/dl

What is the first thing OSHA will request when visiting a job site where lead work is performed? - ANSWER>>to see exposure monitoring What is exposure monitoring? - ANSWER>>air monitoring to determine whether workers are above the action level or pel for lead What is OSHA's action level? - ANSWER>>30 ug/m What is OSHA's PEL for lead? - ANSWER>>50 ug/m What does PEL mean? - ANSWER>>Permissible exposure limit What equipment and supplies are needed to conduct personal monitoring?

  • ANSWER>>Personal sample pump, rotameter, 37mm sample cassette Where do we place the sample cassette? - ANSWER>>Workers breathing zone What flow rate is acceptable for personal monitoring - ANSWER>>1 to 4 liters What is a negative exposure assessment? - ANSWER>>Air sampling results below the PEL If exposure monitoring indicates that exposures are below the action level for a job, how long may we rely on the monitoring for similar jobs? - ANSWER>>1 year If exposure monitoring indicates that exposures are above the action level but below the PEL for a job, how long may we rely on the monitoring for similar jobs? - ANSWER>>6 months If exposure monitoring indicates that exposures are above the PEL for a job, how long may we rely on the monitoring for similar jobs? - ANSWER>>3 months If exposures are below the action level, the employer must nevertheless perform two additional things to protect workers. What? - ANSWER>>Provide a hand washing facility & keep the area free of dust & debris

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