| These are commonly used terms when dealing with Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint issues. |
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 Abatement
Child-occupied facility
Dust sampling technician
Firm
 Inspector
An individual employed to inspect or reinspect for the presence of lead-based paint, to collect samples for the presence of lead in dust and soil for the purposes of abatement clearance testing and to prepare inspection reports.
Interim Controls
A set of measures designed to temporarily reduce human exposure or likely exposure to lead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, repairs, maintenance, painting, temporary containment, ongoing monitoring of lead-based paint hazards or potential hazards, and the establishment and operation of management and resident education programs.
Lead-based paint hazard
Renovation
Renovator
An individual who either performs or directs workers who perform renovations.
Risk assessment
(1) An on-site investigation to determine the existence, nature, severity, and location of lead-based paint hazards, and
(2) Provision of a report by the person conducting the risk assessment, explaining the results of the investigation and options for reducing lead-based paint hazards.
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