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What does EPA stand for? |
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Environmental Protection Agency |
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Electrical Protection Agency |
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Environmental Policy Association |
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None of the above |
2. |
The dust and chips from lead-based paint are not dangerous when swallowed or inhaled, especially to small children and pregnant women. |
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True |
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False |
3. |
_________________________________ can affect children’s developing nervous systems, causing reduced IQ and learning disabilities. |
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Lead |
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Paint |
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In adults, high lead levels can cause high blood pressure, headaches, digestive problems, memory and concentration problems, kidney damage, mood changes, nerve disorders, sleep disturbances, and muscle or joint pain. |
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True |
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False |
5. |
What does XRF stand for? |
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X-ray Fluorescence |
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X-ray File |
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X-ray Flow |
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None of the above |
6. |
If you are removing paint or breaking through painted surfaces, you should be concerned about lead-based paint hazards. |
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True |
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False |
7. |
What does HEPA stand for? |
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High-Efficiency Particulate Air |
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High-Efficiency Particulate Agency |
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High-Efficiency Particulate Association |
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None of the above |
8. |
Regular household or shop vacuum cleaners are completely effective in removing lead dust. |
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True |
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False |
9. |
Dust filters and dust masks are not effective in preventing you from breathing in lead particles. |
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True |
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False |
10. |
_____________________ plastic sheeting is used for covering areas exposed to lead dust. |
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Heavy-duty polyethylene |
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Hydrocarbon |
11. |
Which ones from the following should be practiced when cleaning Lead-related dust particles? |
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Keep all non-workers, especially children, pregnant women, and pets outside of the work area |
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Wear a properly fitted respirator |
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Wear protective clothing |
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Do not eat, smoke, or drink in the work area |
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All of the above |
12. |
Forced-air heating and air conditioning systems can spread lead related dust throughout your home. |
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True |
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False |
13. |
What does HVAC stand for? |
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air conditioning |
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Heating, Verifying, and Air conditioning |
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Home, Ventilation, and Air conditioning |
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None of the above |
14. |
We need to vacuum the floor under the work area and all surfaces within a range of ________________ of the work area with a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum cleaner. |
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5 feet |
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10 feet |
15. |
Disturbing lead-soldered pipes can dislodge pieces of lead solder that can get into your drinking water or come to rest in aerators or the bottom of pipes or joints. |
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True |
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False |
16. |
Paint removal usually creates extensive amounts of lead and lead dust when using processes such as heat, chemicals, and sharp tools. |
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True |
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False |
17. |
To reduce exposure to large amounts of lead dust we should: |
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Seal off the work area |
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Cover nearby windows |
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Remove rugs and furniture |
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Remove and dispose of trash properly |
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All of the above |
18. |
Cleaning up lead waste includes not only the removal of visible debris but also the removal of leaded dust particles that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. |
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True |
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False |
19. |
Some of the practices followed during final stages of cleaning lead-related waste are: |
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Carefully remove any plastic sheeting |
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Wash floors and walls |
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Vacuum walls, floors, and wall-to-wall carpeting |
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All of the above |
20. |
Unlike remodeling and renovation activities, ____________________ is a process used only to address lead-based paint hazards. |
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Abatement |
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State Lead program |
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