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Which of the following is a potential source of airborne asbestos fibers in buildings?

  • School buildings
  • Manufacturing equipment malfunctions (correct)
  • Asbestos insulation plants
  • Outdoor urban areas

    • Which of the following diseases is associated with exposure to asbestos?

  • Lung cancer (correct)
  • Breast cancer
  • Skin cancer
  • Brain cancer

    • What is the relationship between exposure level and health risk for asbestos-related diseases?

  • There is no relationship
  • The risk remains constant regardless of total asbestos dose
  • The risk decreases with a decrease in total asbestos dose (correct)
  • The risk increases with a decrease in total asbestos dose

    • What is the potential health risk when combining smoking with occupational exposure to asbestos?

    <p>The risk of lung cancer increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is avoiding unnecessary exposure to asbestos prudent?

    <p>Because asbestos is dangerous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is evaluating the effect of lowering the 8-hour standard for asbestos to protect workers against cancer?

    <p>OSHA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the ACM survey involves inspecting materials throughout the building to identify those that may contain asbestos?

    <p>Sampling suspect materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is ultimately responsible for asbestos-related problems in buildings?

    <p>Asbestos program manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ACM survey?

    <p>To determine if ACM is present in a building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is thorough planning essential for the ACM survey?

    <p>To provide accurate and reliable information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials is NOT addressed by the Asbestos-in-Schools rule?

    <p>Insulating cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Asbestos-in-Schools rule, what must be done if friable materials are assumed to contain asbestos?

    <p>All affected parties must be notified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered surfacing material according to the text?

    <p>ACM sprayed on ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ACM survey?

    <p>To identify materials that may contain asbestos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials may be covered with a protective jacket according to the text?

    <p>Chalky mixture of magnesia and asbestos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the initial cleaning, maintenance and custodial personnel should wear a half-face respirator with disposable cartridge filters or a more substantial respirator. When should they wear the respirator?

    <p>During the initial cleaning and whenever they come in contact with ACM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should custodial workers use to clean carpets throughout the building?

    <p>HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should custodial staff discard vacuum bags and filters after cleaning curtains and books?

    <p>In sealed plastic bags according to EPA regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should custodial staff use to mop noncarpeted floors?

    <p>Wet mop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should custodial staff do with cloths and mop heads after wiping horizontal surfaces?

    <p>Discard them in sealed plastic bags according to EPA regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following determines the need for and timing of additional action for asbestos-containing material (ACM)?

    <p>The likelihood of fiber release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should abatement of ACM be scheduled?

    <p>When ACM has a high potential for future fiber release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only permanent solution for dealing with ACM?

    <p>Removing the ACM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances should enclosure and encapsulation be implemented?

    <p>When ACM is in poor condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the abatement method for ACM?

    <p>The nature and location of the material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is the most sensitive and asbestos-specific instrument for counting fibers in air samples?

    <p>Analytical transmission electron microscope (TEM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of using air monitoring as a primary assessment tool for asbestos levels in buildings?

    <p>It is unable to provide information on future conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cost range per sample for TEM analysis of asbestos fibers?

    <p>$200 to $600</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does air monitoring play in asbestos abatement projects?

    <p>Determining when the abatement project is complete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are used to determine the need for and timing of additional action for asbestos-containing material (ACM)?

    <p>Current condition of the ACM and potential for future disturbance, damage, or erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of asbestos-containing material (ACM) typically presents a more localized fiber release problem than surfacing material?

    <p>Insulated pipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should damaged pipe and boiler insulation be repaired or replaced?

    <p>During major renovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate method for removing extensively damaged or deteriorated pipe and boiler insulation?

    <p>Cutting and stripping the insulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition of pipe and boiler insulation that does not require further action?

    <p>Intact insulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precautionary measures should be taken when removing pipe and boiler insulation?

    <p>Worker protection measures similar to removal of surfacing materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be done with wet mopheads and cloths used for cleaning horizontal surfaces in the work area?

    <p>They should be discarded in sealed plastic bags and treated as asbestos-contaminated waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the recommended method for attaching plastic sheets to walls for containment?

    <p>Using a better attachment system such as stapling and taping sheets to furring strips fastened to walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of air locks and worker decontamination facilities with showers in asbestos abatement projects?

    <p>To allow workers to clean themselves and remove asbestos fibers before leaving the work area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be done with all return air vents during asbestos abatement?

    <p>They should be sealed to prevent asbestos contamination of the airhandling system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the recommended number of cleanings for surfaces in the work area during asbestos abatement?

    <p>Two cleanings, with the second cleaning after at least 24 hours when suspended fibers have settled, provide better assurance of fiber reduction than a single cleaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of respirator may be required when using solvent-based sealants?

    <p>Supplied air (Type C) respirator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for removing pipe insulation?

    <p>Use containment bags instead of barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to seal containment bags to the pipe insulation?

    <p>Duct tape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to duct tape when exposed to high temperatures?

    <p>It becomes brittle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using encapsulant as a temporary measure?

    <p>To provide a temporary barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary test for releasing the contractor in an asbestos abatement project?

    <p>Visual inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should air testing be conducted in an asbestos abatement project?

    <p>After the visual inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using negative air pressure ventilation in asbestos abatement projects?

    <p>To capture asbestos fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of doing the job right the first time in an asbestos abatement project?

    <p>To increase the project's likelihood of success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should tests be performed to determine if an asbestos abatement project has been conducted properly and the work site adequately cleaned?

    <p>After the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended quality control check for an asbestos analysis?

    <p>Using a second laboratory to spot-check the accuracy of results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assigning responsibility for security of the samples to specific persons at each stage of the analysis?

    <p>To ensure the samples are not tampered with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of documenting each step in the passage of the sample from the field to the laboratory?

    <p>To maintain a chain-of-custody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the building owner do with the test results and records documenting the testing process?

    <p>Keep them on file for future reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of cleanings for surfaces in the work area during asbestos abatement?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials has been used in the construction industry since 1910?

    <p>Portland cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the density of chrysotile asbestos?

    <p>0.0026 ng/µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of cleanings for surfaces in the work area during asbestos abatement?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is commonly used as a binder/sizing in asbestos-containing compounds?

    <p>Asphalt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential health risk when combining smoking with occupational exposure to asbestos?

    <p>Increased risk of cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what must be done with friable asbestos materials before any wrecking or dismantling that would break up the materials or preclude access to the materials for subsequent removal?

    <p>They must be removed from the facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for adequately wetting friable asbestos materials during cutting or disjointing operations when taking out a facility component covered or coated with friable asbestos materials?

    <p>They must be wetted with a sufficient amount of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative to wetting friable asbestos materials during stripping from facility components if wetting would unavoidably damage equipment?

    <p>Using a local exhaust ventilation and collection system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done with friable asbestos materials that have been removed or stripped before they are collected for disposal?

    <p>They must be adequately wetted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for the temperature at the point of wetting when it is below 0ºC (32°F)?

    <p>Comply with the requirements of paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the requirements for the warning signs at an asbestos waste disposal site?

    <p>The signs must be displayed at all entrances and at intervals of 330 ft or less along the property line of the site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the warning signs at an asbestos waste disposal site display?

    <p>Legend Notation Asbestos Waste Disposal Site. Breathing Asbestos is Hazardous to Your Health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for the size and format of the warning signs at an asbestos waste disposal site?

    <p>The signs must be in an upright format with dimensions of 51 cm x 36 cm (20” x 14”).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done to deter access by the general public to the perimeter of an asbestos disposal site?

    <p>The perimeter must be fenced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the acceptable methods for covering the waste material at an active waste disposal site?

    <p>A resinous or petroleum-based dust suppression agent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what must an employer provide for employees exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers?

    <p>Special clothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an employer provide for employees working regularly at a fixed place of employment exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers?

    <p>Change rooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many separate lockers or containers should the employer provide for each employee to prevent contamination of their street clothes from their work clothes?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to prevent the release of airborne asbestos fibers when laundering asbestos-contaminated clothing?

    <p>Launder the clothing to prevent the release of airborne asbestos fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for the temperature at the point of wetting when laundering asbestos-contaminated clothing?

    <p>Between 10ºC (50°F) and 20ºC (68°F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of deterioration or damage to asbestos-containing material?

    <p>Accidental or deliberate physical contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an indicator of poor condition of asbestos-containing material?

    <p>Indentations or cracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from deterioration of asbestos-containing material?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential source of water damage to asbestos-containing material?

    <p>Plumbing leaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the coated surface of asbestos-containing material moves or gives when slight hand pressure is applied?

    <p>Wet-wipe the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ceiling may introduce vibrations to a school or office building?

    <p>Suspended Lay-In Panels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of material should be removed or repositioned if it is pulled across asbestos-containing material?

    <p>Both curtains and expandable partitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lighting is present in the room being evaluated?

    <p>Both recessed and mounted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of floor should be evaluated in the room?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of material should custodial staff use to mop noncarpeted floors?

    <p>Mild detergent solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of a negative pressure system in asbestos abatement projects?

    <p>To create a pressure differential that prevents the spread of asbestos fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method to test the performance and direction of air flow in a negative pressure system?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of instrument is commonly used to measure the static pressure differential across the barrier in a negative pressure system?

    <p>Magnehelic gauge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of patching the hole in the plastic barrier after measuring the static pressure differential?

    <p>To maintain the integrity of the barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended scale range for a Magnehelic gauge used to measure the static pressure differential across the barrier?

    <p>0 to 0.50 inch of H2O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for contractors to be qualified for asbestos abatement projects?

    <p>Possess State certifications for the performance of asbestos abatement projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the filters of the exhaust units after the area has been decontaminated?

    <p>They should be disposed of properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization has developed contract specifications for abatement projects?

    <p>Association of the WaIl/Ceiling Industries—International, Inc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should contractors be prepared to make available for viewing at the job site?

    <p>A copy of OSHA regulations and EPA regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the remaining barriers between contaminated and clean areas after the area has been decontaminated?

    <p>They should be disposed of as contaminated waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method should be used to analyze the sample if high levels of organic materials are suspected or found?

    <p>PCM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to compute the means of the log transformed data for inside samples and outside samples?

    <p>$y1 = \text{average of log concentrations inside the work site}$ $y2 = \text{average of log concentrations outside the work site}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to compute the value of S?

    <p>$S = \sqrt{\frac{(\Sigma(y1j-y1)^2 + \Sigma(y2j-y2)^2)}{(n1+n2-2)}}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to compute the ratio for the TEM method?

    <p>$\text{Ratio} = \frac{y1}{y2}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to compute T for the TEM method?

    <p>$T = \frac{y1 - y2}{S}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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