SafetyQuestion 577 of 700
Workers will sand and torch-cut steel coated with old lead-based paint. Under Cal/OSHA lead rules, what is the BEST early step to protect them?
a.Conduct an exposure assessment and provide controls, respirators, and hygiene facilities as needed
b.Give workers milk to drink during the shift
c.Rely on an open-air breeze to carry lead fumes away
d.Only act if a worker later feels sick
Explanation
When work can generate airborne lead, the employer must assess worker exposure and, based on the results, provide engineering controls, respiratory protection, protective clothing, and hygiene facilities such as handwashing before eating. Option b is a myth with no protective value. Option c does not control inhalation of lead fumes. Option d waits for symptoms of a serious health hazard. Early assessment drives the right protections before harm occurs.
Law Reference: Cal/OSHA Title 8 §1532.1Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
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