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Lead Abatement State Test Supervisor examrated A
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
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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 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
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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)
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