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2024 Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor With Verified Questions and Answers What are symptoms of lead poisoning - 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 - 30 days How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - 30 days How long does lead typically remain in the bones - 30 years What is meant by lead body burden? - the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue and bones at any one time What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? - low dose over a long period What is meant by acute lead poisoning - high dose in a short time What blood-lead level in children is regulated? - 10 ug/dl Why do we focus on children under 6 years of age? - hand to mouth behavior, high absorption rate & lead interferes with proper development What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - Chelation What is Title X - Childhood lead poisoning prevention law What law requires contractors and workers to be trained - Toxic Substance Control Act (T.S.C.A) What federal government agency enforces TSCA - EPA What federal agency enforces work safety? - OSHA What does OSHA require whenever work disturbs lead? - Personal Air Monitoring What Ohio agency requires training? - Ohio department of Health What disciplines must be trained under EPA and ODH - Inspector, risk assessor, worker, contractor/supervisor, designer When must we notify ODH before a lead abatement project? - 10 days by mail 3 days by email How long must the contractor keep project records? - 3 years What is the maximum first time fine for violation of ODH regulations? - $1000 per day Characteristics of lead - Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic What common consumer products could contain lead? - 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 - Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew, provides brightness in color & block radiation What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products - White lead What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds? - Roof flashing, leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? - 0.06% by weight When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - 1978 What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD - 1.0 mg/cm2 What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction? - any detectable amount How can lead enter the body? - Eating & Breathing What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - Brain, Central nervous system, kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart What federal agency regulates lead in construction? - OSHA What amount of lead is regulated by OSHA? - any exposable amount What is the first thing OSHA will request when visiting a job site where lead work is performed? - to see exposure monitoring What is exposure monitoring? - air monitoring to determine whether workers are above the action level or pel for lead What is OSHA's action level? - 30 ug/m3 What is OSHA's PEL for lead? - 50 ug/m3