EPA Lead Abatement Methods & Techniques

Question 1

Which abatement method involves completely removing lead-based paint from a surface?

Accepted Answer

Paint removal

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Encapsulation

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Enclosure

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Interim controls

Question 2

What is encapsulation in the context of lead abatement?

Accepted Answer

Applying a durable coating that bonds to and covers lead paint

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Removing lead paint entirely

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Building a barrier over lead-painted surfaces

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Chemically neutralizing lead compounds

Question 3

Which abatement method installs rigid materials such as drywall or paneling over lead-painted surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Enclosure

Answer

Encapsulation

Answer

Chemical stripping

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Wet scraping

Question 4

When using chemical strippers for lead paint removal, what is the primary hazard to manage?

Accepted Answer

Fumes and skin contact with caustic agents

Answer

Fire from flammable solvents

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Electrical shock

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Structural collapse

Question 5

Which paint removal technique uses a heat gun or infrared device to soften lead paint before scraping?

Accepted Answer

Thermal methods

Answer

Chemical stripping

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Wet scraping

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Mechanical grinding

Question 6

What is the main advantage of component replacement as a lead abatement strategy?

Accepted Answer

It permanently eliminates the lead hazard by removing the substrate

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It is the least expensive method

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It requires no protective equipment

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It can be performed without a certified contractor