Lead Regulations: Things to Remember

OHSA has set legal limits for airborne lead exposure.

• True

• False

It is okay to smoke in the work area.

• True

• False

What is one method to limit your exposure to lead is to limit the time you are exposed. This is called:

• Administrative Controls

• Mechanical Ventilation

• Engineering Controls

If you are exposed to lead at or above the action level on any one day, your employer must have your BLL determined...

• No later than after the second day of exposure

• After the first week

• After you finish the job

• At the first convenient time

Medical removal is a way to protect you from becoming lead poisoned.

• True

• False

Under Title X, a lead-based pain hazard is defined as a condition that causes lead exposure from:

• Anthrax

• Asbestos abatement jobs

• Lead in cosmetics

• Lead contaminated dust and soil

All construction work in which you may be exposed to lead is covered by the OSHA Lead in Construction Standard.

• True

• False

What are two exposure limits established by OSHA Lead in Construction Standard?

• Contamination level

• PEL

• Action level

• Non-action level

Before starting any job involving lead exposure, the employer must establish and implements a written compliant program.

• True

• False

Employers must provide respirators to you when?

• Category tasks 1, 2, or 3 are performed

• Exposure to lead exceeds the PEL

• You request one

• They offer them at a low cost