Which statement accurately describes OSHA's lead standards?

Prepare for the Pennsylvania Lead Inspector Test. Study with flashcards and multiple choice questions, each question offers hints and explanations. Get ready to pass your exam!

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes OSHA's lead standards?

In OSHA’s lead standard, two thresholds matter: the action level and the permissible exposure limit. The action level is the concentration at which certain protective duties kick in, such as exposure assessment, employee training, and medical surveillance planning. The PEL is the maximum permissible average exposure allowed over an 8-hour workday. For lead, these values are 30 micrograms per cubic meter for the action level and 50 micrograms per cubic meter for the PEL. The numbers must be read in the proper air-concentration units (µg/m3). The statement that the action level is 30 and the PEL is 50 matches these thresholds. The other options misstate the values or use incorrect units.

In OSHA’s lead standard, two thresholds matter: the action level and the permissible exposure limit. The action level is the concentration at which certain protective duties kick in, such as exposure assessment, employee training, and medical surveillance planning. The PEL is the maximum permissible average exposure allowed over an 8-hour workday. For lead, these values are 30 micrograms per cubic meter for the action level and 50 micrograms per cubic meter for the PEL. The numbers must be read in the proper air-concentration units (µg/m3). The statement that the action level is 30 and the PEL is 50 matches these thresholds. The other options misstate the values or use incorrect units.

More practice questions