A homeowner scrapes and repaints the windows of the pre-1978 house she owns and lives in, doing all the work herself. Under the federal RRP rule, she is
- not covered, because the work is not done for compensation
- covered, because the house was built before 1978
- covered, unless she first tests the paint for lead
- not covered, but only if no children under 6 live in the home
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A. not covered, because the work is not done for compensation
The rule applies to renovations performed for compensation. An owner working on her own owner-occupied home is not being paid, so she is outside the rule, although lead-safe practices are still strongly advised. The age of the house alone does not trigger the rule.
Reference: 40 CFR 745.82
How much of the initial certified renovator course must be hands-on training?
- At least 2 hours
- At least 30 minutes
- At least 4 hours
- At least 6 hours
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A. At least 2 hours
The 8-hour initial course must include at least 2 hours of hands-on practice in skills such as containment setup, cleaning and cleaning verification.
Reference: 40 CFR 745.225(c)(6)(vi)
A HEPA filter is one that captures at least what share of particles 0.3 microns in size?
- 90 percent
- 95 percent
- 99 percent
- 99.97 percent
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D. 99.97 percent
A HEPA filter removes at least 99.97 percent of particles 0.3 microns in diameter. Filters rated 95 or 99 percent sound close but pass many times more fine dust.
Reference: 40 CFR 745.83 (HEPA vacuum)
If the firm mails the pamphlet instead of delivering it in person, it must obtain a certificate of mailing dated at least how long before the renovation?
- 3 days
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 60 days
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B. 7 days
Mailing is allowed when a certificate of mailing is obtained at least 7 days before the renovation. Sixty days is the outer limit for how early the pamphlet may be delivered.
Reference: 40 CFR 745.84
During renovation, lead enters a worker's body mainly by
- absorption through the skin of the hands
- contact with the eyes
- noise and vibration from power tools
- breathing dust or fume and swallowing dust from hands
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D. breathing dust or fume and swallowing dust from hands
Workers inhale lead dust and fume and swallow dust carried on hands, food, drinks and cigarettes. Skin absorption of the inorganic lead found in paint is negligible.
Reference: OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62, Appendix A