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? -
answer0.06% by weight
When did CPSC ban lead-based paint? - answer1978
What is lead based paint according to the EPA and HUD - answer1.0 mg/cm2
What level of lead triggers in OSHA regulations in construction? - answerany detectable
amount
How can lead enter the body? - answerEating & Breathing
What organs may be damaged by lead in the body? - answerBrain, Central nervous
system, kidneys, blood forming system, reproductive system & heart
What are symptoms of lead poisoning - answerStomach 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 - answer30 days
How long does lead typically remain in soft tissue - answer30 days
How long does lead typically remain in the bones - answer30 years
, What is meant by lead body burden? - answerthe amount of lead in your blood, soft
tissue and bones at any one time
What is meant by chronic lead poisoning? - answerlow dose over a long period
What is meant by acute lead poisoning - answerhigh dose in a short time
What blood-lead level in children is regulated? - answer10 ug/dl
Why do we focus on children under 6 years of age? - answerhand to mouth behavior,
high absorption rate & lead interferes with proper development
What medical procedure is used to remove lead from the body? - answerChelation
What is Title X - answerChildhood lead poisoning prevention law
What law requires contractors and workers to be trained - answerToxic Substance
Control Act (T.S.C.A)
What federal government agency enforces TSCA - answerEPA
What federal agency enforces work safety? - answerOSHA
What does OSHA require whenever work disturbs lead? - answerPersonal Air
Monitoring
What Ohio agency requires training? - answerOhio department of Health
What disciplines must be trained under EPA and ODH - answerInspector, risk assessor,
worker, contractor/supervisor, designer
When must we notify ODH before a lead abatement project? - answer10 days by mail 3
days by email
How long must the contractor keep project records? - answer3 years
What is the maximum first time fine for violation of ODH regulations? - answer$1000 per
day
What federal agency regulates lead in construction? - answerOSHA
What amount of lead is regulated by OSHA? - answerany exposable amount
What is the first thing OSHA will request when visiting a job site where lead work is
performed? - answerto see exposure monitoring
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