Abatement measures may include

Abatement measures may include

• A. Replacement of doors
• B. Permanent soil covering
• C. Encapsulation
• D. Dust removal

Answer: (B)

Abatement measures are actions taken to permanently reduce or eliminate lead hazards rather than just doing temporary cleaning or routine renovations. Installing a permanent soil covering is a long‑lasting barrier that prevents direct contact with contaminated soil around a building, which is a primary way people—especially children—are exposed to lead. By adding a durable cover, you reduce the likelihood of lead ingestion or contact for years to come, making it a true abatement solution rather than a short‑term fix. Replacing doors can remove a lead paint hazard on that surface but doesn’t address soil contamination or provide a lasting outdoor barrier. Dust removal is a cleaning/housekeeping step that lowers current dust levels but isn’t a permanent solution to the soil or paint hazard. Encapsulation is a viable method for treating lead paint on surfaces, but it targets coatings on surfaces rather than soil; the question focuses on a soil‑based abatement approach, hence permanent soil covering is the best fit.

Abatement measures are actions taken to permanently reduce or eliminate lead hazards rather than just doing temporary cleaning or routine renovations. Installing a permanent soil covering is a long‑lasting barrier that prevents direct contact with contaminated soil around a building, which is a primary way people—especially children—are exposed to lead. By adding a durable cover, you reduce the likelihood of lead ingestion or contact for years to come, making it a true abatement solution rather than a short‑term fix.

Replacing doors can remove a lead paint hazard on that surface but doesn’t address soil contamination or provide a lasting outdoor barrier. Dust removal is a cleaning/housekeeping step that lowers current dust levels but isn’t a permanent solution to the soil or paint hazard. Encapsulation is a viable method for treating lead paint on surfaces, but it targets coatings on surfaces rather than soil; the question focuses on a soil‑based abatement approach, hence permanent soil covering is the best fit.