Asbestos Test Actual Exam Questions Answered Correctly | Verified Update

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
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
According to OSHA standards, which of the following is the
responsibility of the employer? - ANSWER employee exposure
monitoring/personal protective equipment/ & hygiene facilities
The selection of respirators is made based on. . - ANSWER the
exposure assessment based on previous area samples/ & the
results of personal air monitoring
What are the main routes of entry for asbestos fibers into our
bodies? - ANSW