Asbestos Test Actual Exam Questions Answered Correctly | Verified Update
Individuals who smoke and are exposed to asbestos gave a much greater chance of contracting lung cancer than those who do not; the compound effect of both carcinogens can be called. . - ANSWER Synergistic effect
Which of the following activities are expected to create high concentrations of asbestos in the air (Class 1 work according to OSHA)? - ANSWER aggressive maintenance activities around thermal system insulation (TSI) and renovation activities on trawled-on surfaces
OSHA's permissible exposure limit (PEL) in an 8 hr TWA is ___ & the Excursion Limit (EL) is ___ - ANSWER 0.1 fibers/cc & 1 fiber/cc x 30 min. max.
Under the OSHA, asbestos standard, employees have the right to know how much asbestos they are exposed to and what measures are being taken to protect them; this information must be provided by. . - ANSWER the competent person representing the employer
According to EPA & OSHA, asbestos materials that are being abated must be - ANSWER wet down before they removed/wet down during the removal & bagged wet
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When is the removal of dry asbestos allowed by the regulations?
- ANSWER when working around the electrical system & only in
the extreme cold
Negative air systems must change the air inside the contaminated area a minimum of every. . - ANSWER fifteen minutes
Generally, asbestos related diseases. . - ANSWER are incurable/take a long time to appear/& are preventable
What are the main properties of asbestos minerals? - ANSWER fire resistant/durability& resistance to acids
what fiber type is most commonly found in asbestos products? - ANSWER chrysotile
Eating, smoking, & drinking are activities not allowed in the work area. Temporary exceptions are granted. . - ANSWER There are no exceptions
Which of the following are asbestos related diseases are noncancerous? - ANSWER mesothelioma & pleural plaques
with respect to asbestos related diseases the term "latency period" means. . - ANSWER the (usually long) time it takes for disease symptoms to appear after exposure
According to OSHA, the frequency of medical surveillance required for workers exposed permissible exposure limit is . . - ANSWER every year
The EPA guidelines require asbestos waste to be buried under how much soil? - ANSWER 3 feet
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