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What are some of the medical monitoring actions that the employer must complete if you are exposed to lead on the job?
Perform medical monitoring every 6 months, notifies you in writing within 5 days, provides annual medical examinations to all employees whose blood lead levels have been at or above 40ug/100g during the previous year.
What is the required notification period if your blood lead level exceeds 40 ug/100g?
Within 5 days of the test.
The results of a worker's lead exposure assessment must include all of the following EXCEPT:
How often must employers perform medical monitoring in workplaces where lead exposure is above the action level?
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Employers can discontinue lead monitoring only if two consecutive readings, taken _____ days apart, are below the action level.
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The employer must provide an annual medical examination to workers whose blood lead level is at or above _____ micrograms per 100 grams.
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Employers must ensure that workers' lead exposure does not remain above the permissible exposure level for more than _____ hours.
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How should loose lead particles be removed from protective clothing?
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Which types of respirators provide breathable air that is not taken from the ambient atmosphere?
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When removing lead-based paints in residential housing units, the temperature of the heat gun must be set below _____ degrees Fahrenheit.
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Study Notes
Lead Exposure Monitoring Requirements
- Employers must conduct medical monitoring every 6 months for employees exposed to lead.
- Workers must be informed in writing within 5 days if blood lead levels exceed 40 µg/100g.
- Annual medical examinations are mandatory for employees with blood lead levels at or above 40 µg/100g in the previous year.
Discontinuation of Lead Monitoring
- Lead monitoring can be discontinued if two consecutive lead level readings, taken 7 days apart, are below the action level.
- Additional monitoring is required when there are changes in equipment, processes, or personnel that might increase lead exposure risks.
Lead Exposure Assessment Results
- Assessment results must include observations, calculations of lead exposure, measurements of past airborne lead levels, and information about the worker's processes.
- Recommended treatments for lead exposure are not part of the required assessment results.
Notification Timeline
- Workers must be notified about their lead exposure assessment results within 5 days of the employer receiving them.
Medical Examination Frequency
- In environments where lead exposure exceeds the action level, medical monitoring occurs bi-annually.
Permissible Exposure Duration
- Employers must ensure lead exposure does not exceed the permissible level for more than 8 hours in a work shift.
Proper Cleaning Methods
- Loose lead particles on protective clothing should be removed using vacuuming.
Types of Respirators
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Supplied-Air Respirators (SAR) provide breathable air independent of the ambient atmosphere.
Lead Paint Removal Guidelines
- When removing lead-based paints in residential units, a flameless electric heat gun must be used, set below 700 degrees Fahrenheit.
Employer Responsibilities
- Employers have a duty to minimize lead exposure and protect employee health through various required actions and monitoring practices.
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This quiz features flashcards focused on the medical monitoring requirements for employees exposed to lead in the workplace. It includes key actions that employers must take to ensure the health and safety of their workers. Test your knowledge of workplace safety regulations regarding lead exposure and medical protocols.
