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Lead Abatement Supervisor Exam With Questions and answers. Latest 2024, Exams of Safety an, Exams of Safety and Fire Engineering

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2024 Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor
Questions and Answers
Identify the materials used for enclosure - Ans - Drywall
vinyl siding
Plywood
Paneling
Caulk and sealant
Hazards that exist in residential environments - Ans - Lead dust
Lead contaminated soil
Peeling, chipping paint
Folk remedies
Describe how children are typically exposed to lead - Ans - Hand to mouth activities
Worker take home dust
Identify the common routes of worker lead exposure - Ans - Inhalation
Ingestion
Describe the basic health effects of lead to workers - Ans - Stomachache
Nausea
Headache
Memory loss
High Blood pressure
Kidney damage
Describe the OSHA ( and other requirements) for lead abatement worker training - Ans
- Info on respirators and their use, types, proper fit
Medical exams for everyone working with lead
Describing what your employer is doing to reduce your exposure to lead
Describe the RCRA regulations and regulated information regarding waste disposal for
lead abatement projects - Ans - Commercial/ industrial projects- tested, labeled, hauled
correctly
Residential property- household hazardous waste exemption
Identify the lead RCRA definitions of hazardous waste and testing procedures - Ans -
TCLP test- toxic characteristic leaching procedure
Detects how much lead would leach out of the waste. 5mg/l= hazardous waste
Lead meets the toxicity part of being a hazardous waste
"Competent Person for health and safety" as defined by OSHA - Ans - A person who
can identify hazards
Someone who can take corrective action
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2024 Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor

Questions and Answers

Identify the materials used for enclosure - Ans - Drywall vinyl siding Plywood Paneling Caulk and sealant Hazards that exist in residential environments - Ans - Lead dust Lead contaminated soil Peeling, chipping paint Folk remedies Describe how children are typically exposed to lead - Ans - Hand to mouth activities Worker take home dust Identify the common routes of worker lead exposure - Ans - Inhalation Ingestion Describe the basic health effects of lead to workers - Ans - Stomachache Nausea Headache Memory loss High Blood pressure Kidney damage Describe the OSHA ( and other requirements) for lead abatement worker training - Ans

  • Info on respirators and their use, types, proper fit Medical exams for everyone working with lead Describing what your employer is doing to reduce your exposure to lead Describe the RCRA regulations and regulated information regarding waste disposal for lead abatement projects - Ans - Commercial/ industrial projects- tested, labeled, hauled correctly Residential property- household hazardous waste exemption Identify the lead RCRA definitions of hazardous waste and testing procedures - Ans - TCLP test- toxic characteristic leaching procedure Detects how much lead would leach out of the waste. 5mg/l= hazardous waste Lead meets the toxicity part of being a hazardous waste "Competent Person for health and safety" as defined by OSHA - Ans - A person who can identify hazards Someone who can take corrective action

OSHA respirator protection standards relevant to lead abatement work - Ans - When above the permissible exposure limit: Need to wear HEPA filter and any other appropriate filter Have a written respiratory program in place OSHA general industry standards relevant to lead abatement work - Ans - Similar to the construction rule except: it pertains to exposure to lead when it is not Construction Agriculture Factory manufacturing Medical removal is different Return to work level is different Describe blood monitoring requirements - Ans - If air monitoring is above the action level 30ug/m3 for more than 30 days/year Every 2 months for the first 6 months If above 40ug/dl then back to every 2 months At 50ug/dl- medical removal (if 2 consecutive tests) Recognize the correct wording of lead wording signs - Ans - DANGER: Lead work area May Damage Fertility or the Unborn Child, Cause Damage to the Central Nervous System, Do Not Eat, Drink, or Smoke in this Area Describe the OSHA construction standards (other than lead regs) - Ans - - Fall protection

  • Eye protection
  • Hazard Communication
  • Anything having to do with worker protection and construction (including asbestos) Describe the general requirements specified by the OSHA construction standards - Ans
    • Train your people
  • Monitor the air they're breathing (PEL is 50ug/m3, AL is 30ug/m3)
  • Take steps to reduce exposure to lead
  • Do blood monitoring Keep adequate records Describe the exposure monitoring and written compliance plan requirements specified by the OSHA lead in construction standards - Ans - - Depending on what Class work it is, assume a certain exposure of lead

Why is it important to ensure that worker certification cards and certificates are current?

  • Ans - - So they don't have to take the full course again
  • So that the supervisor doesn't get fined for having people with expired cards on site Wisconsin DHS 163 certification requirements for lead worker - Ans - Lead safe renovator class Lead abatement work class Submit application and fee to DHS WI DHS 163 certification requirements for supervisor - Ans - - 1 day lead safe renovator class
  • One day lead abatement work class and related experience
  • 2 yrs construction experience or 1 yr as lead worker
  • 2 day lead abatement supervisor class
  • Submit application and fee to WI DHS
  • Pass state exam WI DHS 163 definition of abatement - Ans - Activity designed to permanently eliminate lead based paint hazards WI DHS 163 definition of lead based paint - Ans - - 0.5% lead by weight
  • more than 1.0 mg/cm Notification requirements for lead abatement or lead hazard reduction activities - Ans - - Not less than 2 days before project starts
  • Notify if there is a change in date within one working day of the original start date
  • Emergency notification by phone, but DHS has to receive notice in writing within 24 hrs. Which WI regulation covers lead training and certification - Ans - DHS 163 DHS 163 definition of interim control activity - Ans - - A measure designed to temporarily reduce human exposure to a lead-based paint hazard Examples: painting, covering with gravel or sod State agency that regulates solid waste storage, transportation and disposal - Ans - DNR Who are certified by DHS to perform clearance - Ans - - Lead inspector
  • Lead Risk Assessor
  • Lead hazard investigator
  • Lead sampling technician- only on non-abatement projects Which certified personnel must be present at the abatement site at all times? - Ans - Lead supervisor

Who owns the certification? - Ans - The employee How do you determine the expiration and next training date of a certification card? - Ans - Card expiration date is on blue card Training must be completed by the training date shown on the card Which certified personnel may conduct lead inspections, write inspection reports, and conduct clearance testing following a lead hazard reduction activity - Ans - Lead inspector Lead Risk Assessor Who may conduct lead inspections, write reports, conduct clearance, conduct lead hazard screens and provide options to reduce lead hazards - Ans - Lead Risk Assessor Who may oversee or perform lead abatement and HUD grand funded lead hazard reduction activities, develop occupant protection plans and write abatement reports? - Ans - Project designer Lead abatement supervisor Name the types of respirators typically needed for residential lead abatement jobs and list OSHA protection factors - Ans - Half face (10) Full face (50) Full face powered air purifying respirator (1000) Full face supplied air (1000) Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) (10,000) OSHA protection factor for half face respirator - Ans - 10 OSHA protection factor for full face respirator - Ans - 50 OSHA protection factor for full face powered air purifying respirator - Ans - 1000 OSHA protection factor for full face supplied air respirator - Ans - 1000 OSHA protection factor for self contained breathing apparatus - Ans - 10, List some personal protective equipment needed for workers during the project, besides respirators - Ans - Suits Boots Safety Glasses Gloves How to care for and store respirators properly - Ans - - Store in a dry area that is not too hot or cold

  • Keep in ziplock back to protect from dust
  • Mil gauge to measure thickness Describe when abated surfaces should be painted or otherwise sealed - Ans - After final cleanup but before clearance Describe the proper order for final cleanup - Ans - - HEPA Vac
  • Wash
  • Rinse
  • Start with the rooms furthest away from the front door and from the top down Cleaning products used for final cleanup procedure - Ans - - Hot water
  • Detergent
  • HEPA vac The correct location of lead warning signs - Ans - at entrances (# of signs depends on if you are doing a whole building) Describe how to build a containment for exterior abatement work - Ans - - Lay plastic on the ground at least 10 ft in all directions from where you are working and attach to wall of building
  • Cover windows
  • Set up a perimeter 10 ft beyond the plastic Describe how to build a containment for interior abatement work - Ans - - Cover critical barriers
    • Cover doors, vents, windows
  • Lay plastic on the floor Restricted paint abatement methods - Ans - - Heat gun above 1100F
  • Power washing within containment
  • Machine sanding/grinding without HEPA
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Certain paint stripping
  • Removing a painted component Why are torch guns or heat guns above 1100F prohibited? - Ans - - Lead has a low melting point
  • Creates lead fumes
  • Lead fumes are easily inhaled Examples of soil abatement - Ans - - Remove the soil
  • Cover with concrete/ asphalt Describe how to control lead in exterior dust - Ans - HEPA vacuum then cover ground with gravel, sod, mulch, or rocks

Describe how to package and label hazardous waste - Ans - - Double bag in six mil bags

  • Label with the generator's name
  • Fill out a waste manifest Describe the recommended component removal, enclosure, and encapsulation methods - Ans - Ways in which dust is reduced: ex. enclosure of siding vs removing it
  • Duct tape seams on house wrap
  • Perform tape test and patch test before applying encapsulant What are recommended mechanical paint removal methods? - Ans - - Power tool with a manufacturer's authorized shroud (cover) to attach to a HEPA vac Describe recommended chemical paint removal methods - Ans - - Use paint stripper that does not contain methylene chloride
  • Neutralize surface after using the paint stripper When is personal protective clothing and equipment are required? - Ans - - Required when air lead levels are above PEL
  • Recommended when below PEL Why may encapsulation fail? - Ans - - It will deteriorate if applied on friction surfaces
  • It will not adhere if surfaces are not properly prepared
  • If there are water/ moisture problems Describe dust sampling techniques and strategies for clearance sampling - Ans - - Use wipe approved by ASTM
  • Floors- 40ug/ft
  • Sills- 240ug/ft
  • Wells- 400 ug/ft Examples of basic building and architecture components - Ans - Casing Risers Stair treads Stringer Soffit Fascia Window wells Interior windowsills (stools) Identify fire hazards and ways to prevent them - Ans - - Lacquer thinner
  • Fumes Prevention: Follow manufacturers recommendations Identify safety data sheets needed at the work site - Ans - Needed for chemicals and products used at the job site
  • WD
  • Encapsulants
  • Treated lumber
  • Paint
  • Caulk
  • Detergent
  • Primer Explain methods to prevent workers from taking lead dust home - Ans - - Wear suits
  • Wash hands and face before going home
  • Take a shower
  • Change clothes Why is it important to shut down and seal the HVAC system? - Ans - So that the rest of the house isn't contaminated by dust circulating through the HVAC Why should there be a decontamination unit for workers? - Ans - - So they don't bring lead dust to their cars or home Explain why it is necessary for copies of the health and safety program to be present at the worksite - Ans - - So employees are prepared for different situations
  • So they know where to locate phone numbers
  • So they know what types of situation to anticipate Describe the decontamination procedures that should be discussed with workers during routine safety and health meetings - Ans - - Wash hands before eating
  • Keep respirators on while working
  • Washing the inside and outside of respirators Describe general work practice issues to discuss with workers during health and safety meetings - Ans - - Using a HEPA vac
  • Using wet methods
  • Reducing lead exposure Explain the importance of checking that containment is secure - Ans - - So that the rest of the property is not contaminated
  • So that you do not have to clean more than necessary
  • To prevent water damage

Why may a containment area need mechanical ventilation - Ans - - To keep lead dust away from the vicinity of workers

  • High amounts of dust in the air
  • The containment area gets hot Recognize general issues and responsibilities for worker health and safety - Ans - - Making sure they wear their respirator
  • That they inspect their suit
  • Making sure they don't disregard safe work practices Why and when should the work area be isolated from residents? - Ans - - All the time
  • If the kitchen and bathroom are being worked on occupants should leave
  • If there won't be access to the property the occupants should leave Frequency of medical monitoring of workers - Ans - - When they first begin work
  • Every 2 months for the first 6 months
  • After the first 6 months it changes to every 6 months
  • if the lead level is above 40ug/dl then it goes back to every 2 months Identify workers who need to medically monitored - Ans - - Those who will be exposed above 30ug/m
  • Those exposed at the action level for more than 30 days/yr
  • Those who wear a respirator need to be fit tested What blood lead level is the medical removal limit - Ans - 50ug/dl and a confirmatory test within 2 wks Can go back to work at 40ug/dl When and how monitoring results must be provided to workers - Ans - Within 5 working days Must be in writing List lead safe methods that will limit worker lead exposure - Ans - - Using wet methods
  • Using HEPA vac attachments
  • Minimizing sawing
  • Wet sanding

What are three types of bonds? - Ans - Bid bond Payment bond Performance bond