Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Risk Assessor Practice Exam

Which service is specifically designed to assess lead hazards?

1. Lead Hazard Screen

2. Lead-based paint inspection

3. Risk Assessment

4. Health Risk Evaluation

The correct answer is: Risk Assessment

The service specifically designed to assess lead hazards is a Risk Assessment. This process involves a thorough evaluation of potential lead hazards in a residence or building, taking into account various factors such as the condition of the paint, the presence of lead dust, and the level of risk to occupants, particularly children and pregnant women. A Risk Assessment looks at both the sources of lead and the pathways through which lead exposure might occur, including disturbed painted surfaces, lead-contaminated dust, and soil. In contrast, while a Lead Hazard Screen is a preliminary assessment that identifies areas of potential lead risk, it does not provide the detailed analysis required to determine the specific lead hazards. A Lead-based paint inspection is focused solely on the identification of lead-based paint in a property and does not assess the risks associated with it. The Health Risk Evaluation may address health implications related to lead exposure, but it is not specifically designed to assess lead hazards in the environment. A Risk Assessment is thus comprehensive and essential for formulating appropriate interventions and remediation strategies to protect health and safety from lead exposure.