Friable asbestos means:

Asbestos containing material that can be crushed by hand

The NESHAP standard states

there shall be no visible emissions of asbestos

When released in the air, asbestos fibers:

may stay afloat for as long as several days

shutting down and placing a lock on the HVAC/electrical unit

While operating, a negative air machine must maintain

a pressure differential of -0.02 inches of water

Critical barriers are

layers of plastic sealed over openings in the work area

Sprayback is the name for:

new material used to replace the removed asbestos

At a minimum waste shower water:

filtered through a 5 micron filter than discharged to sewer

When referring to asbestos exposure a "latency period" means

time between when you were exposed and when symptoms appear

Amended water is applied to asbestos containing material during removal in order to:

wet the fibers effectively and to reduce the airborne level

for final clearance sampling, more than 160 sq ft or 260 linear ft must be analyzed with a

transmission electron microscope

Personal air samples for asbestos are collected

with an open face filter on a pump put in the breathing zone

Which of the following are covered under ASHARA

all of the above are covered by ASHARA

If the plastic sheeting used to contain the work area rips

stop work and seal it immediately

A contractor who accepts an asbestos abatement project must do all of the following EXCEPT

follow only OSHA rules and any appropriate local regulation

A NEA ( Negative Exposure Assessment )means that

the employer has shown worker exposures will below the PEL

Disposable protective outer clothing (coveralls,booties and hoods) :

should adequately protect the workerfrom gross contamination

Glovebags may be used to remove asbestos containing materials , when using glovebags

do not put them on pipes hotter than 150F

The Maximum Use Concentration is:

largest amount of asbestos fibers a respirator can handle

A competent person an a class 1 asbestos job needs only

asbestos supervisor training, knowledge,and authority to fix

When asbestos containing material is removed 40 ft above floor, fiber release can be minimized

all of the answers below are correct

When TEM analysis is required in schools how many samples must be taken during final clearance

5 inside and 5 outside, 2 field blanks and 1 sealed blank

Half face air purifying respirators protect against asbestos when properly fitted and include:

high efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA)

When leaving the work area, workers remove their respirators

inside the shower after it has been rinsed

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1
to ensure that your respirator fits:
both "b" and "d"
be properly fit tested
always wear the same respirator
negative and positive seal check each time you put it on
2
During removal, how many air changes per hour are usually recommended within the abatement area
Must be calculated for each individual space
4
2
3
3
Friable asbestos means:
asbestos material that melts at 2000 degrees
asbestos fibers that are not floating in the air
Asbestos containing material that can be crushed by hand
asbestos material that will not burn at any temperature
4
The NESHAP standard states
there shall be no visible emissions of asbestos
there shall be as little emission as economically possible
no emissions over 0.01 f/cc
no emissions over 0.2 f/cc over a 24 hour period
5
When released in the air, asbestos fibers:
settle immediately
none of the above
decompose into material more dangerous than asbestos
may stay afloat for as long as several days
6
Breathing air from a type C supplied air breathing system must meet:
Grade B air specifications
Grade A air specifications
Grade C air specifications
Grade D air specifications
7
Lockout refers to
marking the time and date when filters have been replaced
shutting down and placing a lock on the HVAC/electrical unit
sealing critical barriers with poly and smoke testing unit
spraying asbestos with amended water and removing material
8
Which type of asbestos should be wetted using amended water:
chrysotyle
silica
feldspar
all of the below
9
While operating, a negative air machine must maintain
a pressure differential of 0.002 mm of mercury
a pressure differential of -0.02 inches of water
a pressure differential of 0.2 lbs/in
equal pressure
10
A full-face type C supplied air respirator in pressure demand mode is rated with a PF of:
500
1,500
100
1,000
11
According to the ASHARA regs, the following asbestos professionals must be trained before work
the inspector
all of the below
asbestos worker
contractor/supervisor
12
Another filter equivalent (equal) to the HEPA filter is:
N-R, or P100 filters
acid gas filters
organic vapor filters
high energy pressure filters
13
According to OSHA standard which activity is required when the worker is exposed above the PEL
all of the answers are correct
workers must be provided with respirators
a regulated area must be established , with showers
workers must be trained
14
What is the last piece of protective equipment you remove
rubber boots
respirator
personal air monitor
Tyveks
15
Critical barriers are
layers of plastic sealed over openings in the work area
used to keep the power from being accidentally turned on
used to keep unauthorized people out of the work area
to keep asbestos containing waste bags from the decon line
16
Sprayback is the name for:
a glue like spray used to seal asbestos fibers to substrate
back spray of a high pressure sprayer
rinsing asbestos fibers off the wall poly
new material used to replace the removed asbestos
17
At a minimum waste shower water:
should be directly into the public sewer system
should be recycled and reused in the decon shower
should be filtered through a negative air machine
filtered through a 5 micron filter than discharged to sewer
18
Which type of asbestos is white and accounts for 95% of all asbestos in buildings
serpetine
crocidolite
amosite
chrysotile
19
When referring to asbestos exposure a "latency period" means
time between asbestosis related disease appears and death
the length you have been exposed to asbestos in your life
time between when you were exposed and when symptoms appear
average time between jobs involving asbestos exposure
20
Abestos has been used in the following construction materials
all of the below
sprayed on fireproofing
transite brand building materials
insulation on ducts , pipes and boilers
21
Which type of asbestos is brown strong and hard to wet
chrysotile
Serpentine
crocidolite
amosite
22
personal air samples are analyzed for fiber concentration using a
polarizing light microscope
transmission electron microscope
x-ray diffraction method
phase contrast microscope
23
Which type of test is recommended for fitting a person with a full-face respirator for best PF
quantitative fit test
qualitative
positive and negative pressure fit check
none of the above
24
High pressure spray nozzles may be used only for applying
encapsulating materials
amended water to pipe insulation
should never be used
a post removal sealant
25
Amended water is applied to asbestos containing material during removal in order to:
wet the fibers effectively and to reduce the airborne level
all of the above
cool off the room
change the asbestos to a non-fibrous form
26
Contract specifications for asbestos abatement projects are issued to potential bidders by the
building owner
primary leaser
asbestos abatement contractor
state housing authority
27
a bond that covers the cost of materials and labor to finish the job when a contractor fails
performance bond
savings bond
liability bond
payment bond
28
if you inhale asbestos the small fibers may work their way into the lung tissue and remain for
10 years
1 year
life
1 month
29
A negative air machine that provides 3,000 CFM provides how many cubic ft of air in 30 minutes
9,000 cubic feet
2,025 cubic feet
90,000 cubic feet
20,250 cubic feet
30
for final clearance sampling, more than 160 sq ft or 260 linear ft must be analyzed with a
scanning electron microscope
transmission electron microscope
polarizing electron microscope
phase contrast microscope
31
All respiratory equipment should be stored in the:
clean room
equipment room
waste load-out
shower room
32
Personal air samples for asbestos are collected
with a pump drawing 10 liters of air per minute
by wiping off the workers respirator with filter paper
with an open face filter on a pump put in the breathing zone
with aggressive air sampling technique according to the EPA
33
Which of the following are covered under ASHARA
private and public primary and secondary schools
all of the above are covered by ASHARA
public libraries
public colleges and universities
34
If the plastic sheeting used to contain the work area rips
seal it at the end of the work shift
call the building owner before you do anything
prop a piece of plywood over it
stop work and seal it immediately
35
An airtight,impermeable,Permanent barrier around ACBM to prevent the release of asbestos fibers
regulated space
enclosure
abatement site
functional space
36
A contractor who accepts an asbestos abatement project must do all of the following EXCEPT
use US EPA state accredited workers
use a US/EPA state accredited asbestos supervisor
follow contract specs by US EPA accredited project designer
follow only OSHA rules and any appropriate local regulation
37
A NEA ( Negative Exposure Assessment )means that
workers show no negative health effects from asbestos
the employer has passed clearance testing
the employer has shown worker exposures will below the PEL
the waste load out area doesn't leak
38
Worksite entry and exit should only be through the
waste load-out area
all of the above
special double flapped doors
the decontamination chamber
39
Disposable protective outer clothing (coveralls,booties and hoods) :
should adequately protect the workerfrom gross contamination
should be washed and reused
none of the above
will not increase the chance of heat stress during removal
40
Glovebags may be used to remove asbestos containing materials , when using glovebags
warning signs are not necessary
they must be 4 mils thick
do not put them on pipes hotter than 150F
a worker must perform the job alone
41
This cannot be worn on an asbestos job:
full -face air purifying respirator
filtering facepiece
tight fitting full-face powered air purifying respirator
half-face air purifying respirator
42
The Maximum Use Concentration is:
none of the above
largest amount of asbestos fibers you can get on your tyveks
largest amount of asbestos fibers a respirator can handle
largest amount of surfactant you can use in amended water
43
Which type of asbestos is blue brittle and very strong
amosite
crocidolite
serpentine
chrysotile
44
The OSHA Asbestos standard requires all workers exposed above the PEL receive the following
dental check up
allergy screening
all of the above
chest x-ray
45
A competent person an a class 1 asbestos job needs only
asbestos supervisor training, knowledge,and authority to fix
asbestos worker class ,OSHA 10 and extra training
a college degree and extra trianing
an OSHA 10 and extra training
46
When asbestos containing material is removed 40 ft above floor, fiber release can be minimized
by bagging the material and lowering by rope
by wetting the material before it is removed
all of the answers below are correct
sliding the material down an enclosed chute
47
An asbestos related disease that is characterized by scarring of the lungs
asthma
bronchitis
mesothelioma
asbestosis
48
When TEM analysis is required in schools how many samples must be taken during final clearance
5 inside,1 outside 2 field blanks,and 1 sealed blank
1 inside the work area
5 inside and 5 outside, 2 field blanks and 1 sealed blank
it depends on the size of the abatement project
49
According to ASHARA the final clearance air standard using a phase contrast microscopy is:
2 f/cc
less than 0.1 f/cc
less than 0.01 f/cc
0.2 f/cc
50
Half face air purifying respirators protect against asbestos when properly fitted and include:
high efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA)
methylene chloride filters
acid gas filters
organic vapor cartridges
51
When leaving the work area, workers remove their respirators
inside the shower after it has been rinsed
inside the clean room
inside the equipment room
before leaving the work area
52
29 CFR 1926.1101 is the
EPA NESHAP regulation
EPA AHERA regulation
OSHA general industry standard for asbestos
OSHA construction standard for asbestos
53
The minimum air flow into a PAPR with a tight fitting facepiece must be:
100 cubic feet per minute
4 cubic feet per minute
10 cubic feet per minute
6 cubic feet per minute
54
Any pipe,duct, tank, boiler,reactor,at a facility or structural member is defined by the EPA as
demolition
renovation
facility component
support piece
55
The OSHA asbestos standard permissible exposure limit (PEL) is
2.0 fibers per cubic centimeter
10.0 fibers per cubic centimeter
0.2 fibers per cubic centimeter
0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter
56
Airlocks between the chambers in the decontamination unit
are usually built of solid panels
installed to reduce the chance of asbestos fibers escaping
are installed to stop fibers from entering the work area
are installed to prevent easy entry
57
Asbestos project records should include
initial survey reports
contract specifications for abatement work
all of the above
names of workers,contractors and consultants on the project
58
When preparing an abatement site
area should be pre-cleaned using wet methods and a hepa vac
all of the above
signs and warnings must be placed near the work area
the workers putting up the poly should wear respirators& ppe
59
Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause the following
asbestosis, lung cancer and emphysema
asbestos, lung cancer and mesothelioma
asbsetosis, black lung and emphysema
asbestosis, black lung and pneumonia
60
According to OSHA medical records must be available to the employee within:
15 days after employer receives it
30 days after the employer receives it
45 days after employer receives it
5 days after the employer receives it
61
The most hazardous asbestos fibers are
serpentine fibers
invisible to the naked eye
above 10 microns in length
visible to the naked eye
62
Negative air pressure machines should be equipped with:
a high efficiency particular air filter
clean air flexible exhaust duct
all of the above
an alarm/gauge that alerts you of a filter breach
63
Half face air purifying respirators:
have the highest maximum use concentration for asbestos
may be recommended for prep work and final clean up
have the highest assigned protection factor
must be worn during removal
64
Who is at risk of getting asbestos-related illness?
spouses of asbestos workers who wash their work clothing
shipyard workers involved in repair work on older ships
workers involved in repairing and removing asbestos
all of the answers below are correct
65
Negative air machines:
should be decontaminated prior to moving from abatement area
must be turned off at the end of each shift
are equipped with a single coarse filter
are generally disposable
66
When changing pre-filters in negative air pressure machines:
the containment barriers can be removed temporarily
the unit should be removed from the work area
power should be shut off to the work area
the machine remains on
67
According to OSHA asbestos standard the employer must supply respirators to workers when:
the worker begins to have difficulty breathing in work area
engineering controls cannot reduce worker exposure below PEL
a worker requests one
the air samples reach the excursion level for 8 hours
68
According to NESHAP , asbestos waste received by a dump site:
can be removed from the container so it takes up less space
requires no further special handling
none of the above
can be stored in open pit for 60 days
69
A written respirator program as required by OSHA includes all of the following items EXCEPT:
proper cleaning and inspection of respirators
assigning each employee a respirator and be responsible for
fit testing
medical exam for physical ability to wear a respirator
70
Glovebags shall be ____ mil thick
6
10
8
4
71
Which of the following is legally responsible for worker protection on an asbestos abatement
the employer
EPA
OSHA
the insurance carrier
72
Aggressive air sampling at an abatement site is usually done:
after removal, clean up, and visual inspection
any time you want
before the asbestos is abated
after removal,but before cleanup
73
After all removal of asbestos containing materials, but before final clearance:
all surfaces are wet wiped and vacuumed
HVAC system is turned on
respirators are no longer needed
critical barriers are taken down
74
According to state of the art work practices, on a large project which method requires a decon
encapsulation
enclosure
removal
all of the above
75
Heat stress on an abatement site may result in the following
heat exhaustion
dehydration
all of the below
heat stroke
76
The air sacs of the lungs are called:
phaynx
alveoli
larnx
rakes
77
During large abatement projects ventilation should be shut down
never
only in the load out area
only in the decontamination unit
inside the entire work area
78
Vehicles transporting asbestos containing material to a landfill has to have a placard reading
ORM 9
danger asbestos
hazardous waste
caution asbestos
79
Air monitoring requirements stated in the OSHA asbestos standard performed by
EPA
building owner
OSHA
the asbestos abatement contractor
80
Which statement about securing poly is not true
the poly weakens significantly in direct sunlight
stapling sheeting may not always provide a guaranteed bond
duct tape stands up well in hot humid environments
sharp objects easily pierce plastic sheeting
81
The OSHA term for an area with asbestos levels above the PEL is
a regulated area
an abatement site
all of the above
a confined space
82
Which class of asbestos work has the highest and lowest risk
Class I / Class II
Class IV/Class II
Class I / Class III
Class I/ Class IV
83
Disposal bags used for asbestos waste:
can be reused after asbestos is dumped
are at least 3 mil thick
can be filled up to 100 pounds
must be labeled with proper warning information
84
Facial hair that interferes with the fit of a negative pressure respirator can be overcome by:
the use of grease or lubricants such as vaseline
none of the above
increasing the strap tesion
selecting a hooded or helmeted respirator
85
The respirator used in asbestos abatement with an assigned protection factor of 10 is a:
filtering facepiece respirator
half-face respirator
full-face air purifying respirator
Powered Air Purifying Respirator
86
Workers leaving the work area must pass through the following sequence of rooms
clean room, shower, equipment room
none of the above
equipment room, shower, clean room
equipment room, shower, waste area
87
AHERA 40CFR763 requires schools to do all of the following EXCEPT;
notify building occupants of the results of the inspection
Conduct asbestos inspections
develop management plans and submit them to the state
immediately remove all friable asbestos containing material
88
Asbestos is the common name of a group of:
Natural cotton-like fibers in the vegetable family of fiber
none of the above
naturally occuring masses of fiber in rock formations
fibers developed by Johns_Manville in the 1900s
89
Penetrating and bridging are names of two types of :
enclosures
fasteners
solvents
encapsulants
90
Negative air machines (NAMs)should be placed:
so removal is conducted between the decon area and NAMs
between the decon and the waste load out area
where it will be least contaminated
between the clean and equipment room
91
the combined effect of two toxic substances where the whole is greater than the sum of parts
asbestosis
antagonism
dose-related
synergism
92
Liability for asbestos related disease may be held by which of the following
all of the above
abatement contractors
building owners
asbestos product manufacturers
93
Encapsulants:
all of the above
may be sprayed onto the ACM
may soak into the ACM and harden
may remain on the surface of the ACM and harden
94
8 hour time weighted average fiber concentration is 1 f/cc which respirator would be acceptable
type C pressure demand supplied air system
full-face powered air purifying respirator
self-contained breathing apparatus
half-face air purifying respirator
95
Which of the following asbestos-related disease is curable?
pleural plaques
none of the above
mesothelioma
asbestosis
96
Workers should shower
only at the end of the day
every time they leave the work area under normal circumstanc
even when a serious emergency exists
except when working outdoors
97
when asbestos fibers are released in they air they are best controlled by
no controls needed since they are to large to be inhaled
allowing them to settle, than sweeping them up
using wet methods to control the material
using a shop vac to eliminate the hazard
98
an operations and maintenance program should consist of all of the following EXCEPT
training requirements for various asbestos-exposed personnel
specialized procedures for cleaning ACBM spills/emissions
procedures for conducting large abatement activities
procedure for ACBM surveillance and building occupant notice
99
The typical latency period for developing asbestos related disease is
over 3 years
over 10 years
over 5 years
over 1 year
100
Which type of insurance is most desirable but difficult to obtain
worker compensation
occurance
claims made
disability

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