EPA Worker Health, Safety & PPE

Question 1

Which OSHA standard establishes the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for lead in construction?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.62

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1025

Answer

40 CFR 745

Answer

29 CFR 1926.55

Question 2

What is the OSHA action level for airborne lead in construction that triggers additional protective measures?

Accepted Answer

25 µg/m³

Answer

10 µg/m³

Answer

30 µg/m³

Answer

50 µg/m³

Question 3

When must a lead-certified contractor provide blood lead level (BLL) testing for workers?

Accepted Answer

At least every 6 months when workers are exposed above the action level

Answer

Only after a worker complains of symptoms

Answer

Once per year regardless of exposure

Answer

Only at initial hire

Question 4

What type of gloves should lead abatement workers wear when handling lead paint debris?

Accepted Answer

Disposable nitrile or vinyl gloves

Answer

Latex surgical gloves

Answer

Leather work gloves

Answer

Mesh cut-resistant gloves

Question 5

What is the purpose of the 'change area' established outside a lead abatement work zone?

Accepted Answer

To allow workers to remove and store contaminated PPE before leaving the work area

Answer

To store unused abatement materials

Answer

To conduct clearance testing

Answer

To prepare chemical stripping agents

Question 6

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62, when a worker's blood lead level reaches 50 µg/dL, what must the employer do?

Accepted Answer

Remove the worker from lead exposure until BLL drops below 40 µg/dL

Answer

Issue a written warning

Answer

Increase PPE requirements only

Answer

Notify OSHA within 24 hours