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Worker Health, Safety & PPE Flashcards

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  1. What is 'take-home lead contamination' and why is it a concern for certified contractors?

    Answer: Lead dust carried on clothing, hair, or skin that exposes family members at home

    Take-home contamination occurs when workers carry lead dust on their bodies or clothing to their homes, exposing family members — especially children — to lead poisoning.

  2. Which of the following best describes the 'negative pressure enclosure' method used in high-risk lead abatement?

    Answer: Creating lower air pressure inside the work area so air flows inward rather than outward

    Negative pressure enclosures pull air inward through HEPA-filtered exhaust units, preventing lead dust from escaping the containment area.

  3. How should lead-contaminated disposable PPE (coveralls, gloves) be handled at the end of each work shift?

    Answer: Sealed in heavy-duty plastic bags within the work area and disposed of as lead waste

    Contaminated PPE must be sealed in heavy-duty plastic bags inside the work area to prevent spreading lead contamination and disposed of per hazardous waste regulations.

  4. What medical test is required under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 before a worker is assigned to lead-related construction tasks?

    Answer: Biological monitoring (blood lead level test)

    OSHA requires a baseline blood lead level test before workers begin tasks with potential lead exposure above the action level to establish a reference point for monitoring.

  5. Which hygiene facility is required by OSHA at lead abatement job sites?

    Answer: Adequate washing facilities with running water, soap, and clean towels

    OSHA mandates clean washing facilities near lead work areas so workers can decontaminate before eating, drinking, smoking, or leaving the site.

  6. Under OSHA's lead standard for construction, how often must employers conduct air monitoring for workers exposed above the action level?

    Answer: Every 6 months

    OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 requires periodic air monitoring every 6 months for workers whose exposures are above the action level but at or below the PEL.