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  1. 1Under Ohio's lead rules, which description identifies a lead abatement contractor?

    1. A. An individual who may supervise lead abatement workers or prepare project specifications and plans
    2. B. An individual limited to collecting clearance dust samples
    3. C. A laboratory employee who analyzes environmental samples
    4. D. A property manager who selects a hazard-control method

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Ohio defines the contractor as an individual who may "employ or supervise one or more lead abatement workers" or prepare project documents. Option A matches that licensed role.

    Reference: Rule 3701-32-01 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 3701-32-01(HH)

  2. 2Who may lawfully supervise an Ohio lead abatement project?

    1. A. A licensed lead abatement contractor or licensed project designer
    2. B. A licensed lead abatement worker or clearance technician
    3. C. A licensed lead inspector or environmental laboratory analyst
    4. D. A property owner or manager without a lead license

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Ohio prohibits supervision without "a valid lead abatement contractor license, or valid lead abatement project designer license."

    Reference: Rule 3701-32-03 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 3701-32-03(A)(5)

  3. 3What supervisory designation must exist for every Ohio lead abatement project?

    1. A. A lead abatement contractor or project designer must be designated
    2. B. A clearance technician must be designated
    3. C. An environmental laboratory must be designated
    4. D. A training manager must be designated

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Ohio requires that a contractor or project designer "shall be designated for each lead abatement project."

    Reference: Rule 3701-32-08 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 3701-32-08(D)

  4. 4Which additional Ohio waste regimes must be followed when applicable to lead abatement debris?

    1. A. Construction and demolition debris plus hazardous, solid, and industrial solid waste requirements
    2. B. Only municipal recycling requirements
    3. C. Only medical-waste requirements
    4. D. Only drinking-water operator requirements

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The rule expressly covers "construction and demolition debris" and requirements for hazardous, solid, and industrial solid waste landfills.

    Reference: Rule 3701-32-03 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 3701-32-03(D)

  5. 5At what XRF-equivalent concentration does Ohio define lead-based paint as present?

    1. A. 1.0 mg/cm² or more
    2. B. 0.5 mg/cm² or more
    3. C. 1.5 mg/cm² or more
    4. D. 2.0 mg/cm² or more

    Answer: A

    Explanation: For paint or coating, Ohio applies "a lead concentration equal to or exceeding" 1.0 mg/cm².

    Reference: Rule 3701-32-19 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 3701-32-19(A)(1)

  6. 6What report must an Ohio lead abatement contractor prepare for each completed project?

    1. A. A written lead abatement project report
    2. B. A laboratory accreditation report
    3. C. A lead inspector licensing report
    4. D. A training-provider audit report

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The contractor must "Prepare a written lead abatement project report for each lead abatement project conducted."

    Reference: Rule 3701-32-08 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 3701-32-08(E)(13)

  7. 7What purpose must a measure have to qualify as lead abatement under Ohio's definition?

    1. A. Permanently eliminating lead hazards
    2. B. Temporarily reducing likely exposure
    3. C. Determining whether lead-based paint is present
    4. D. Monitoring an encapsulant after installation

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The rule defines lead abatement as measures "designed for the single purpose of permanently eliminating lead hazards."

    Reference: Rule 3701-32-01 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 3701-32-01(GG)(1)

  8. 8Which Ohio licenses authorize professional advice regarding lead abatement?

    1. A. Lead abatement contractor or lead abatement project designer
    2. B. Lead abatement worker or clearance technician
    3. C. Lead inspector or environmental laboratory analyst
    4. D. Clearance technician or property manager

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Advice requires "a valid lead abatement contractor license, or valid lead abatement project designer license."

    Reference: Rule 3701-32-03 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 3701-32-03(A)(6)

  9. 9When must the designated Ohio contractor or project designer be physically present during project setup?

    1. A. During worksite preparation
    2. B. Only after the first clearance sample
    3. C. Only when waste leaves the property
    4. D. Only while the owner is present

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The designated person must be present "during worksite preparation."

    Reference: Rule 3701-32-08 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 3701-32-08(E)

  10. 10During an Ohio lead abatement project, whose worker-protection standards must the responsible contractor enforce?

    1. A. OSHA standards under 29 C.F.R. 1926.62
    2. B. Laboratory standards under Chapter 3745-89 only
    3. C. Property disclosure standards under ORC 5302.30 only
    4. D. Training accreditation standards under OAC 3701-82 only

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The contractor must ensure all persons "follow the worker protection standards established under 29 C.F.R. 1926.62."

    Reference: Section 3742.07 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws — Section 3742.07(B)

Topics in this practice bank

These topics describe the available practice for Ohio Lead Abatement Contractor Examination. Review the examination outline and its sources for scope and allocation details.

  • Credential authority, definitions, and professional scope
    • Ohio definitions for lead abatement, projects, and licensed personnel
    • Authorized and excluded functions of a lead abatement contractor
    • Initial qualifications and ongoing license-holder duties
  • General prohibitions, compliance, and enforcement
    • Required licenses and supervision for project personnel
    • Restrictions on assessment, sampling, analysis, and training
    • Regulatory priority, inspections, cooperation, and enforcement
    • Lead hazard control orders and ordered-property requirements
  • Project supervision, notification, and planning
    • Designation, presence, availability, and delegated site coverage
    • Project notification and correction of notices
    • Pre-abatement plan timing, custody, and required plans
    • Personnel readiness and project-management coordination
  • Ohio work-practice controls and safeguards
    • Worker and occupant safeguards
    • Prohibited abatement and hazard-control methods
    • Accepted paint, dust, soil, and water control methods
    • Approved products, cleanup, waste, and regulatory coordination
  • Ohio hazard levels and clearance standards
    • Paint and dust hazard thresholds
    • Soil and water hazard thresholds
    • Clearance criteria and corrective action
  • Project reports, distribution, and records
    • Lead abatement project report preparation and contents
    • Report delivery, retention, availability, and disclosure statement

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