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LEAD ABATEMENT STATE TEST SUPERVISOR
EXAM
CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Characteristics of lead - correct answer- Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic
What common consumer products could contain lead? - correct 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 - correct answer- Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew, provides brightness in color & block radiation
What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products - correct answer- White lead
What are sources of lead contamination for yards and playgrounds? - correct answer- Roof flashing, leaded gas contamination, industrial emissions & paint dust from homes 1 / 3
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What is lead-based paint under the Consumer Product Safety Commission? - correct answer- 0.06% by weight
When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - correct answer- 1978
What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD - correct answer- 1.0 mg/cm2
What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction?
- correct answer- any detectable amount
How can lead enter the body? - correct answer- Eating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - correct answer- Brain, Central nervous system, kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart
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What are symptoms of lead poisoning - correct 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 - correct answer- 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - correct answer- 30 days
How long does lead typically remain in the bones - correct answer- 30 years
What is meant by lead body burden? - correct answer- the amount of lead in your blood, soft tissue and bones at any one time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? - correct answer- low dose over a long period
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