Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Risk Assessor Practice Exam

A certified Risk Assessor may conduct a Risk assessment on a property which is to be abated by the firm for which they work, if they?

1. Notify the client in writing

2. Obtain verbal consent

3. Complete the assessment in a single day

4. Ensure no lead is present

The correct answer is: Notify the client in writing

A certified Risk Assessor can conduct a Risk Assessment on a property designated for lead abatement by their firm as long as they notify the client in writing. This requirement helps to maintain transparency and allows the client to understand the potential conflicts of interest that might arise when the same entity is both assessing and performing the lead abatement. Documented communication safeguards the client’s interests and ensures compliance with regulatory standards, crucial for maintaining integrity and trust in the assessment process. The other options do not fulfill the necessary conditions outlined in regulations. Verbal consent lacks the accountability and traceability of written communication, which is necessary for formal agreements in this context. Completing the assessment in a single day does not address the ethical considerations or proper procedures needed for risk assessments. Similarly, merely ensuring no lead is present does not meet the requirement for notification to the client, as the presence or absence of lead must be thoroughly assessed by following established protocols, regardless of lead findings.