Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Model Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor Practice Test

Who is primarily affected by lead exposure in an occupational setting?

1. Children

2. Welder

3. Architects

4. Housekeepers

The correct answer is: Welder

In an occupational setting, welders are primarily affected by lead exposure due to their work environment. Welding can involve the use of lead-based materials, particularly in older infrastructures or during the processing of certain metals that may contain lead. Also, welders may encounter dust and fumes that are generated during the welding process, which can introduce lead particles into the air and increase the risk of inhalation or skin absorption. While children are particularly vulnerable to lead exposure in various environments, including homes, they are not directly impacted in occupational settings. Architects and housekeepers may also encounter lead in the environment, especially if they work in older buildings, but they typically do not have the same level of exposure as those directly involved in welding activities. Therefore, the unique working conditions faced by welders place them at the highest risk for lead exposure in an occupational context.