Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Risk Assessor Practice Exam

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What PEL level for lead is established by OSHA?

20 ug/m3
40 ug/m3
30 ug/m3
50 ug/m3

The correct answer is: 30 ug/m3

The permissible exposure limit (PEL) for lead established by OSHA is set at 50 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3) of air, averaged over an 8-hour workday. This standard is critical in protecting workers from the harmful effects associated with lead exposure, which can lead to severe health issues, including neurological damage, reproductive harm, and other serious medical conditions. It’s important to understand that the PEL is intended to minimize risk by establishing a threshold of exposure that is deemed acceptable under typical workplace conditions. The PEL is a fundamental regulatory measure that guides employers in ensuring the safety and health of their workers who might be exposed to lead in the workplace. The other choices provided do not reflect the correct PEL as defined by OSHA, and choosing anything other than 50 ug/m3 would not align with the established regulatory limit aimed at protecting human health in occupational settings.