109 Questions
Which of the following materials are required to be recorded and submitted within 30 days of an inspection?
Friable ACBM identified during a previous inspection
Who is responsible for signing the inspection report?
Each accredited person making the inspection
What information should be included in the inspection report?
All of the above
When should the record of the inspection be submitted?
Within 30 days of the inspection
What should be included in the management plan?
All of the above
According to the text, when will a notice of any change to the method be published?
Immediately after the effective date of this rule
According to the text, how should the local education agency determine the amount of ACBM affected under paragraph (i)(5)?
By adding the total square footage of ACBM within the containment barriers
According to the text, can contiguous portions of material subject to the same action be separated to qualify under paragraph (i)(5)?
No, they cannot be separated
According to the text, when was this rule last amended?
October 30, 1987
According to the text, what is the purpose of the management plan?
To remove, encapsulate, or enclose the ACBM
Where should records required under this section be maintained?
In a centralized location in the administrative office of both the school and the local education agency
How long should records be retained for each homogeneous area where all ACBM has been removed?
3 years
What type of ACBM should the local education agency provide a detailed written description for?
Friable and nonfriable ACBM
How long should records be retained for each preventive measure and response action taken for ACBM?
4 years
What is the equivalent period for retaining records?
3 years
According to the text, what information should the inspector include in the signed statement?
The inspector's State of accreditation and accreditation number
According to the text, when should the inspector submit a copy of the signed statement?
Within 30 days of the determination
According to the text, what should an accredited inspector identify in relation to nonfriable suspected ACBM?
Whether it has become friable since the pre-inspection
According to the text, who should the inspector submit a copy of the statement to?
The person designated under § 763.84
According to the text, what is the time frame for submitting the copy of the statement to the designated person?
Within 30 days of the determination
According to the text, what is the minimum length required for fibers to be categorized separately?
Greater than 5 µm
According to the text, when should the NSD be recorded?
When no structures are detected in the field
According to the text, what is required for each asbestos structure counted?
Visual identification of electron diffraction (ED) patterns
According to the text, which agency is responsible for this rule?
Environmental Protection Agency
According to the text, which part of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) contains this rule?
Pt. 763, Subpt. E, App. A
According to the text, how many samples are required for the clearance testing of an abatement site?
13 samples
What is the minimum length required for a structure to be classified as a fiber?
0.5 µm
What is the aspect ratio required for a structure to be classified as a fiber?
5:1
What is the minimum number of intersections required for a structure to be classified as a cluster?
3 intersections
How long should sample grids be stored for?
1 year
According to the text, what information should be included in the shipping bill?
All of the above
According to the text, how should samples be hand-carried to the laboratory?
In an upright position if possible
According to the text, what should be designated for each sample set?
All of the above
According to the text, what should be included in the inspection report?
All of the above
According to the text, how should records required under this section be maintained?
In an accessible location
According to the text, what should be done if there has been a break in the seal or substantive damage to the package?
The sample coordinator should immediately notify the shipper and a responsible laboratory manager before taking any action to unpack the shipment.
According to the text, who should accept packages with significant damage?
The responsible laboratory manager after discussions with the client.
According to the text, what should be done upon receipt of the shipping package?
Note the condition of the shipping package and data written on it.
According to the text, who is responsible for receiving the samples at the laboratory?
One designated individual as the sample coordinator.
According to the text, where should the shipment be unwrapped?
In a clean, uncluttered facility.
According to the text, what should be used to label the carbon-coated TEM grids?
All of the above
What is the purpose of elevating one side of the petri dish?
To prevent drops of solvent vapors from dripping onto the grid preparation
What is the minimum magnification required for grid assessment during the TEM method?
250X
What percentage of grid openings should not be analyzed?
Greater than 5%
What is the purpose of the Energy Dispersive X-ray Detector?
To collect, save, and read out spectral information
What is the minimum percentage of grid openings that should not be analyzed?
Greater than 5 percent
At what magnification should the grid be examined?
Low magnification
What is the maximum percentage of particulate matter that can cover the grid openings?
25 percent
Which of the following is a requirement for a sample collected inside the abatement area to meet the response action criteria?
The arithmetic mean of asbestos structure concentrations per square millimeter of filter must be less than or equal to 70 s/mm2
What is the purpose of the Z-test mentioned in the text?
To determine if the average airborne asbestos concentration inside the abatement area is statistically higher than outside
What is the condition for the response action to be considered complete based on the Z-statistic?
The Z-statistic must be less than or equal to 1.65
What should be the arithmetic mean of asbestos structure concentrations on blank filters for the three blank samples?
Less than or equal to 70 s/mm2
What should be the relationship between the average airborne asbestos concentration inside and outside the abatement area for the response action to be complete?
The average airborne asbestos concentration inside the abatement area must be statistically higher than the average airborne asbestos concentration measured outside
Which individuals may be considered supervisors on a worksite during response actions?
Individuals with the position title of foreman, working foreman, or leadman
During response actions, how many supervisors are required to be at the worksite at all times?
At least one supervisor
What is one of the topics that the contractor/supervisor training course should adequately address?
The physical characteristics of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials
What should asbestos workers have access to throughout the duration of the project?
Accredited supervisors
What should the contractor/supervisor training course address in relation to asbestos exposure?
Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure
Which OSHA regulation is specifically related to asbestos in the construction industry?
Construction Industry Standard for Asbestos, 29 CFR 1926.58
Which OSHA regulation is specifically related to respirators?
Respirator Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134
Which OSHA regulation is specifically related to hazard communication?
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1926.59
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an applicable regulation related to asbestos?
Regulatory interrelationships
What is one of the topics mentioned under 'Understanding building construction and building systems'?
Building construction basics
Which entity has the authority to suspend or withdraw approval of training programs?
EPA
Who is allowed to attend, evaluate, and monitor any training course?
Representatives of EPA or the State
What can states modify when adopting the criterion?
Asbestos statutes or regulations
What is the consequence for submitting false information as part of the self-certification?
EPA may suspend or withdraw approval of training programs
What is required in order for representatives of EPA or the State to attend a training course?
Training course provider's permission
Which section of the text provides procedures for removing interferences in identification?
Section 1.7.2.2
What type of data is currently not available for measuring the accuracy and precision of the method?
Data for samples with various matrices
Where can data obtained for samples containing a single asbestos type in a simple matrix be found?
EPA report Bulk Sample Analysis for Asbestos Content: Evaluation of the Tentative Method
What is the purpose of the EPA report Bulk Sample Analysis for Asbestos Content: Evaluation of the Tentative Method?
To provide data for samples containing a single asbestos type in a simple matrix
What data is currently not available for measuring the accuracy and precision of the method?
Data for samples with various matrices
Which of the following is NOT a step in the treatment process to remove coatings and binding materials from fiber surfaces?
Centrifuging the mixture at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes
What is the purpose of ashing a sample with a large portion of cellulosic or other organic fibers?
To view the residue
What is the sign of elongation determined by?
The compensator plate and crossed polars
How are refractive indices of asbestos fibers typically determined?
By dispersion staining
What are the optical properties required for the positive identification of asbestos?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the recommended maximum time for dry ball milling at liquid nitrogen temperatures?
10 min.
What is the recommended particle size for accurate, reproducible quantitative analysis?
10 µm
What is the recommended particle size for initial characterization of the material for qualitative analysis?
100 µm
According to the text, what is the purpose of the XRD method mentioned?
To measure the integrated area of the selected diffraction peak
According to the text, what is a limitation of using XRD for identification and quantitation of asbestiform minerals in bulk samples?
The presence of nonasbestiform serpentines and amphiboles
According to the text, what can be used as an alternative method for semiquantitative analysis of asbestiform material?
Bulk methods
What type of XRD analysis requires sample preparation apparatus?
Bulk analysis
Which method should be used as an auxiliary method when a second, independent analysis of asbestos content is requested?
XRD
What is the recommended type of X-ray tube for XRD analysis?
Copper target
What type of reference specimen is recommended for instrument calibration?
Arkansas quartz standard
Which of the following minerals can interfere with the quantitative analysis of amphibole asbestos minerals?
Chlorite
What is the peak overlap that occurs when calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is present in concentrations of >5 percent?
3.1 Å
Which peak interferes with the primary tremolite peak at 3.12 Å?
Major talc peak
Why is it difficult to definitively identify asbestos minerals by comparison with standard reference diffraction patterns?
Variability of the silicate mineral powder diffraction patterns
Which mineral has major peaks at 7.19 Å and 3.58 Å that interfere with both the primary and secondary peaks for chrysotile?
Kaolinite
Which mineral has a major peak at 7.5 Å that overlaps the 7.36 Å peak of chrysotile when present as a major sample constituent?
Gypsum
Which mineral has a broad peak that partially overlaps the secondary chrysotile peak at 3.66 Å?
Cellulose
Which minerals cause mutual interference when they occur in the presence of one another due to overlap of their major diagnostic peaks?
Crocidolite and Tremolite
Which of the following is NOT considered an import according to the text?
Entering the customs territory of the United States as a component of a product during normal personal or business activities involving use of the product
What is the purpose of flooring felt according to the text?
To be used as an underlayer for floor coverings
Who is considered an importer according to the text?
Anyone who imports a chemical substance, including a chemical substance as part of a mixture or a
What is the definition of import according to the text?
To bring into the customs territory of the United States
What is the composition of flooring felt according to the text?
Asbestos
According to the text, how long must the results of the inventory for a banned product be maintained by the person?
3 years
According to the text, how long must records of all commercial transactions regarding a banned product be maintained?
3 years
According to the text, how long must a person maintain a copy of the label used in compliance with § 763.171 for a product?
3 years
According to the text, how long must a person maintain records of all commercial transactions regarding a product required to be labeled?
3 years
According to the text, how long must a person maintain a copy of the label used in compliance with § 763.171 for each product required to be labeled?
3 years
According to AHERA what is the clearance criteria for a containment?
70 s/mm2
What does AHERA stand for?
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
According to AHERA, what type of analysis is required for clearance sampling in areas that children have access to?
TEM
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