Free Lead Abatement Supervisor Certification Examination Practice Questions

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

• Regulatory Requirements

  • Knowledge of regulations governing the abatement of lead-contaminated dust and soil, and lead-based paint.
  • Knowledge of how and when to construct and/or obtain a suitable and secure on-site hazardous waste storage area/facility including accumulation quantities and dates.
  • Knowledge of how to safely dispose of water used at an abatement project.
  • Knowledge of waste handling and characterization procedures and how to interpret the results.
  • Knowledge of requirements associated with the CDPH Abatement Notification (including documentation, posting, and filing requirements).
  • Knowledge of the Federal and Cal/OSHA Lead Written Compliance Program requirements.
  • Knowledge of CDPH Work Practice Standards.
  • Knowledge of CDPH Definitions, Roles of Certification Disciplines, and the requirements for certification.
  • Knowledge of Federal and Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction Exposure Assessment Requirements.
  • Knowledge of industry terms and definitions (e.g., abatement, interim controls, etc.).
  • Knowledge of if, and when, local regulations prevail.
• A. Health and Safety

  • Knowledge of the pathways of lead exposure in children.
  • Knowledge of the pathways of lead exposure in adults.
  • Knowledge of the symptoms, diagnosis, social impacts, and medical treatment for lead poisoning in adults and children.
  • Knowledge of the ventilation requirements when performing chemical removal.
  • Knowledge of how and when to perform lockout/tagout of electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure deactivation of electrical and mechanical systems while work is being performed.
  • Knowledge of ways in which workers inadvertently can transport “take home” lead away from the worksite.
  • Knowledge of worksite hygiene requirements designed to minimize the amount of “take-home” lead.
  • Knowledge of Hazardous Communications regulations.
  • Knowledge of how to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • Knowledge of how to implement an employee Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
  • Knowledge of Cal/OSHA worksite safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of when and how to properly use personal protective equipment (such as gloves, respirators, and safety goggles).
  • Knowledge of procedures used to safely lift and transport heavy objects.
  • Knowledge of how to properly and safely use various industrial soaps and cleaning solvents.
• B. Sample Collection and Analysis

  • Knowledge of how and when to operate employee personal sampling pumps in accordance with Cal/OSHA regulations and NIOSH sampling and analysis methods.
  • Knowledge of the procedures for calibrating air sampling pumps using a rotometer.
  • Skill to accurately calculate the flow rate for an air sample pump by using the average of the pre-sampling and post-sampling calibration flow checks.
  • Knowledge of NIOSH requirements for minimum and maximum employee air monitoring sampling volumes.
  • Knowledge of the various tests that laboratories use to detect the presence of lead in samples.
  • Knowledge of the proper chain of custody protocols when sending samples out to be tested.
  • Ability to interpret air sampling results to determine the workers’ time weighted average (TWA) exposure to airborne lead.
  • Knowledge of when and how to review and interpret lead hazard evaluation results.
  • Knowledge of when and how to collect pre-work background samples.
• C. Abatement Options

  • Knowledge of the different types of enclosure systems, and when it is appropriate to use them.
  • Knowledge of the different types of fastening materials (nails, screws, bolts, etc.) and seals (such as caulks) used to attach an enclosure, and when it is appropriate to use them.
  • Knowledge of the different types of substances to chemically remove lead-based paint, their properties, and how and when they can be safely used.
  • Knowledge of when and how to use a heat gun to remove lead-based paint.
  • Knowledge of how and when to perform Substrate Compatibility Tests to ensure that the encapsulant material is compatible with the substrate and will adhere correctly.
  • Knowledge of the different types of encapsulants and when it is appropriate to use them.
  • Knowledge of how and when to wet sand and/or wet scrape materials to remove lead-based paint.
  • Knowledge of when and how to apply different types of paint based on the substrate structural integrity and the paint’s ability to adhere to the substrate.
  • Knowledge of the different methods used to treat friction and impact surfaces, and when it is appropriate to apply them.
  • Knowledge of when and how to plane down doors and window sashes using wood planes, files, and sandpaper.
  • Knowledge of building component nomenclature.
  • Knowledge of abatement methods prohibited by HUD and Federal, State, and local regulations.
  • Knowledge of how and when to use HEPA vacuum-assisted power tools (including abrasive blasters, needle guns, sanders, and grinders).
  • Knowledge of the methods, procedures, hazards, and limitations associated with abatement lasting less than 20 years (interim control) and those lasting at least 20 years (permanent abatement).
  • Knowledge of when and how to conduct soil abatement and interim controls.
• D. Containment, Cleanup, and Clearance

  • Knowledge of how to properly construct and disassemble work area containments and various chambers (such as decontamination chamber, clean room, etc.).
  • Knowledge of how and when to build a containment dam to restrict the flow of lead-contaminated water from the worksite.
  • Knowledge of how and when to install a negative pressure ventilation system to minimize the migration of lead-contaminated dust outside a containment area.
  • Knowledge of how and when to erect site barriers to restrict occupants, neighbors, and any other unauthorized persons from entering the containment area and/or abatement site.
  • Knowledge of approved cleaning patterns (such as ceiling to floor, back to front, etc.) and approved cleaning procedures (such as vacuum, wet wash, vacuum) for cleaning work areas including visual inspections and timing (e.g., one hour following abatement).
  • Knowledge of when and how to prepare for a third party clearance inspection including the required standards and protocol.
• E. Administrative Duties

  • Knowledge of the Cal/OSHA requirements for employee medical and air monitoring testing results including employee notification, test frequency, and record retention.
  • Knowledge of worker training and certification requirements including record keeping.
  • Knowledge of employee medical removal criteria and requirements.
  • Knowledge of the requirements for first aid and CPR.
  • Knowledge of the Cal/OSHA requirements for respiratory fit testing including test frequency and record retention.
  • Knowledge of the communication requirements to occupants, tenants, owners, neighbors, etc.
  • Knowledge of how to develop the written Scope of Work, and of the items which must be included.
  • Knowledge of the employee protections required when exposures exceed the Action Level.
  • Skill to develop a Written Compliance Plan where exposed to lead.
  • Knowledge of how to develop an Abatement Work Plan, and of the items which must be included.
  • Ability to determine the sequence and scheduling of work to develop project timelines.

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