86 Questions
According to the text, what is the purpose of demarcating the regulated area?
To protect persons outside the area from exposure to airborne asbestos
Who is allowed access to regulated areas?
Persons authorized by the Chief or Director
What is the responsibility of a competent person in relation to asbestos work?
To supervise all asbestos work performed within regulated areas
Which of the following is considered a Class III asbestos work?
Repair and maintenance operations
What is the definition of 'asbestos-containing material (ACM)'?
Any material containing more than one percent asbestos
Who is considered an 'authorized person' in regulated areas?
Any person authorized by the employer and required by work duties to be present
Which of the following activities is regulated by Section 1529 of the California Code of Regulations?
Erection of new electric transmission and distribution lines
What is the scope of Section 1529 of the California Code of Regulations?
Regulating asbestos exposure in all construction work
Which of the following is NOT included in the activities regulated by Section 1529 of the California Code of Regulations?
Maintenance of existing electric transmission and distribution lines
Which one of the following is the correct definition of 'renovation' according to the text?
The modification of any existing structure
Which one of the following is the correct definition of 'thermal system insulation (TSI)' according to the text?
ACM applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts or other structural components
Which one of the following is the correct permissible exposure limit (PEL) for asbestos concentration in the air as an eight-hour time-weighted average (TWA)?
0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter of air
According to the text, what does the term 'disturbance' refer to?
All of the above
What does the term 'negative initial exposure assessment' mean?
A demonstration that employee exposure during an operation is expected to be consistently below the PELs
What does the term 'presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM)' refer to?
Thermal system insulation and surfacing material found in buildings constructed no later than 1980
Which one of the following is a requirement for maintaining negative pressure within the NPE during asbestos work?
Maintaining a pressure differential of 02 column inches of water
What is the purpose of smoke-testing the NPE for leaks?
To identify and seal any breaches in the enclosure
What is the required thickness of glovebags used in the removal of PACM and/or ACM?
6 mil
What is the maximum temperature at which glovebags can be used?
150 o F
What is the correct method for collapsing glovebags prior to disposal?
Using a HEPA vacuum to remove air within them
What is the required number of persons to perform Class I glovebag removal operations?
At least two
What is the correct specification for glovebags used on elbows and other connections?
They must be designed for that purpose and used without modifications
What is the correct method for connecting the waste bag to the collection bag in a glovebag system?
Using a hose or other material that can withstand pressure without losing integrity
What is the correct method for ensuring no exposure when disconnecting the waste bag in a glovebag system?
Using a sliding valve or other device to separate the waste bag from the hose
What is the correct method for removing loose and friable material adjacent to the glovebag/box operation?
Wrapping and sealing it in two layers of six mil plastic
Which one of the following work practices is required when removing built-up roofs with asbestos containing roofing felts and a smooth surface using a power roof cutter?
The dust resulting from the cutting operation shall be collected by a HEPA dust collector.
What is the maximum area of intact roofing that can be removed without requiring wet methods or HEPA vacuuming?
Less than 25 square feet
Which one of the following work practices is prohibited when removing cementitious asbestos-containing siding and shingles or transite panels on building exteriors?
Cutting, abrading or breaking siding, shingles, or transite panels
What is the correct method for removing gaskets containing ACM?
All of the above
What is the correct method for performing Class II removal of asbestos containing material for which specific controls have not been listed?
All of the above
What is the purpose of demarcating the regulated area during asbestos work?
All of the above
Who is considered an 'authorized person' in regulated areas?
All of the above
What is the correct specification for glovebags used on elbows and other connections?
The glovebag must have a minimum diameter of 18 inches.
What is the correct method for removing loose and friable material adjacent to the glovebag/box operation?
The material must be thoroughly wetted with amended water.
Who is allowed access to regulated areas during asbestos work?
Only authorized persons
According to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1529, what work practice is required for Class III asbestos work?
Performing the work using wet methods
What is the purpose of using impermeable dropcloths and isolating the operation in Class III asbestos work?
To prevent asbestos fibers from spreading
Who is responsible for evaluating the work area, work practices, and engineering controls in asbestos work?
A competent person
According to the text, where should employees remove their protective clothing before leaving the regulated area?
In the equipment room
What is the purpose of establishing an equipment room or area adjacent to the regulated area?
To decontaminate employees and their equipment
According to the text, employees must shower before entering which area?
The clean room
According to the text, when should employees performing Class III jobs wear respirators?
Both A and B
Which of the following is a requirement for conducting Class IV asbestos work?
Employees must be trained in asbestos awareness
According to the text, what method should be used for removing pipeline asphaltic wrap?
Wet methods
According to Section 1529 of the California Code of Regulations, which of the following is required for laundering contaminated clothing?
Laundering must be done in a way that prevents the release of airborne asbestos
What is the purpose of the decontamination area in relation to Class I asbestos jobs?
To prevent the release of airborne asbestos during decontamination
What is the correct order of rooms in the decontamination area for Class I asbestos jobs?
Equipment room, clean room, shower area
Which one of the following is a requirement for maintaining negative pressure within the Negative Pressure Enclosure (NPE) during asbestos work?
Smoke-testing the NPE for leaks before starting the asbestos work.
What type of respirator should be provided by the employer when employees are in a regulated area where Class I work is being performed, a negative exposure assessment of the area has not been produced, and the exposure assessment of the area indicates the exposure level will exceed 1 f/cc as an 8-hour time weighted average?
A full facepiece supplied-air respirator operated in the pressure demand mode equipped with an auxiliary positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.
Which one of the following work operations is covered by Section 1529 of the California Code of Regulations?
Class IV asbestos work performed within regulated areas where employees performing other work are required to use respirators.
Which of the following materials must be considered as asbestos-containing unless determined otherwise by the employer?
TSI and sprayed or troweled on surfacing materials
What is the purpose of the decontamination facilities provided by employers for employees cleaning up debris and material that is TSI or surfacing ACM or identified as PACM?
To ensure compliance with hygiene practices
Who are assigned specific information conveying and retention duties under the hazard communication section?
Building owners and employers of potentially exposed employees
Which of the following persons must be notified of the presence, location, and quantity of ACM or PACM at a work site, according to subsection (d) of Section 1529?
All employers of employees who will be performing work within or adjacent to areas containing such materials
Before work subject to this standard is begun, who is responsible for determining the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site, according to subsection (k)(1) of Section 1529?
The building and facility owners
What is the maximum time frame within which employers must inform the building/facility owner and employers of employees working in the area of the current location and quantity of PACM and/or ACM remaining in the area and final monitoring results, if any, after completion of work subject to this standard?
10 days
According to Section 1529 of the California Code of Regulations, what is the minimum training requirement for Class II operations not involving specified categories of material?
Training shall include all elements in subsection (k)(9)(H) and specific work practices in subsection (g)
What is the required training duration for Class III employees in relation to asbestos work?
At least 16 hours
In which situation would training for Class III operations need to include additional elements beyond those specified by the EPA curriculum?
When the competent person determines that the EPA curriculum is inadequate
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for labeling bags or containers of protective clothing and equipment containing asbestos fibers prior to June 1, 2015?
Include the warning statement 'Labels shall contain a warning statement against breathing asbestos fibers'
According to Section 1529 of the California Code of Regulations, which of the following is a requirement for labeling previously installed PACM and/or ACM?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the required length of training for employees engaged in asbestos-related work that requires employer registration under Section 341.6 or engaged in asbestos cement pipe operations?
Equivalent in curriculum training method and length to the EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) asbestos abatement workers training
According to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1529, what is the required information that labels of bags or containers of protective clothing and equipment, scrap, waste, and debris containing asbestos fibers must bear?
DANGER CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS DO NOT BREATHE DUST AVOID CREATING DUST
According to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1529, what is the required information that warning signs demarcating the regulated area must bear?
DANGER ASBESTOS MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
According to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1529, what is the required legend for warning signs demarcating the regulated area prior to June 1, 2016?
DANGER ASBESTOS CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
According to the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1529, how long should the employer maintain records of exposure measurements for asbestos?
30 years
What information should be included in the record of exposure measurements for asbestos?
Date of measurement, operation involving exposure, and results of samples taken
What is the purpose of the decontamination area in relation to asbestos work?
To clean and remove asbestos fibers from workers' clothing and equipment
According to the text, what is the required thickness of glovebags used in the removal of PACM and/or ACM?
2 mil
What is the purpose of smoke-testing the negative pressure enclosure for leaks?
To check if the enclosure is airtight
Who is responsible for determining the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site before work begins?
The competent person
What is the correct method for removing loose and friable material adjacent to the glovebag/box operation?
Carefully wetting the material
What is considered a Class III asbestos work?
Repair and maintenance of asbestos-containing material
What is the correct work practice required for Class III asbestos work according to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1529?
Using wet methods
Who is allowed access to regulated areas during asbestos work?
Only authorized employees
According to the Labor Code section 142.3(a)(3), when was the amendment of subsections (h)(3)(A), new subsection (h)(3)(B), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (h)(3)(C), (h)(3)(D), (h)(3)(E) and (h)(3)(E)2.-3. filed?
3-6-2007
According to the Labor Code section 142.3(a)(4)(C), when was the amendment of subsection (k)(1), new subsections (k)(1)(A)-(B), amendment of subsections (k)(7)(B)1.-2., new subsections (k)(7)(B)3.-4., repealer and new subsections (k)(8)(B)-(C), new subsection (k)(8)(D)1. and redesignation of former subsection (k)(8)(D) as new subsection (k)(8)(D)2. filed?
5-6-2013
According to the Labor Code section 142.3(a)(4), when was the amendment of subsection (k)(1), new subsections (k)(1)(A)-(B), amendment of subsections (k)(7)(B)1.-2., new subsections (k)(7)(B)3.-4., repealer and new subsections (k)(8)(B)-(C), new subsection (k)(8)(D)1. and redesignation of former subsection (k)(8)(D) as new subsection (k)(8)(D)2. submitted to OAL for printing only?
5-6-2013
According to the Labor Code section 142.3(a)(3), what is the purpose of submitting the amendment of subsections (h)(3)(A), new subsection (h)(3)(B), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (h)(3)(C), (h)(3)(D), (h)(3)(E) and (h)(3)(E)2.-3. to OAL for printing only?
Printing only
According to the Labor Code section 142.3(a)(4), what is the purpose of submitting the amendment of subsection (k)(1), new subsections (k)(1)(A)-(B), amendment of subsections (k)(7)(B)1.-2., new subsections (k)(7)(B)3.-4., repealer and new subsections (k)(8)(B)-(C), new subsection (k)(8)(D)1. and redesignation of former subsection (k)(8)(D) as new subsection (k)(8)(D)2. to OAL for printing only?
Printing only
According to the Labor Code section 142.3(a)(3), what does the amendment of subsections (h)(3)(A), new subsection (h)(3)(B), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (h)(3)(C), (h)(3)(D), (h)(3)(E) and (h)(3)(E)2.-3. involve?
All of the above
According to the Labor Code section 142.3(a)(4), what does the amendment of subsection (k)(1), new subsections (k)(1)(A)-(B), amendment of subsections (k)(7)(B)1.-2., new subsections (k)(7)(B)3.-4., repealer and new subsections (k)(8)(B)-(C), new subsection (k)(8)(D)1. and redesignation of former subsection (k)(8)(D) as new subsection (k)(8)(D)2. involve?
All of the above
According to the text, what section of the Labor Code is referred to in the statement 'pursuant to Labor Code section 142.3(a)(3)'?
142.3(a)(3)
According to the text, what section of the Labor Code is referred to in the statement 'pursuant to Labor Code section 142.3(a)(4)(C)'?
142.3(a)(4)(C)
According to the text, what is the purpose of Labor Code section 142.3(a)(3)?
Printing only
According to the text, what is the purpose of Labor Code section 142.3(a)(4)?
Printing only
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