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LEAD ABATEMENT SUPERVISOR STATE TEST
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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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