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Which of the following materials are required to be recorded and submitted within 30 days of an inspection?

  • Non-friable material in areas where samples are collected
  • Friable ACBM identified during a previous inspection (correct)
  • Friable material in areas where samples are collected
  • Non-friable ACBM identified during a previous inspection

    • Who is responsible for signing the inspection report?

  • The State of accreditation
  • The person designated under § 763.84
  • The person's accreditation number
  • Each accredited person making the inspection (correct)

    • What information should be included in the inspection report?

  • The date of the inspection
  • The State of accreditation
  • The person's accreditation number
  • All of the above (correct)

    • When should the record of the inspection be submitted?

    <p>Within 30 days of the inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the management plan?

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

    According to the text, when will a notice of any change to the method be published?

    <p>Immediately after the effective date of this rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how should the local education agency determine the amount of ACBM affected under paragraph (i)(5)?

    <p>By adding the total square footage of ACBM within the containment barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, can contiguous portions of material subject to the same action be separated to qualify under paragraph (i)(5)?

    <p>No, they cannot be separated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when was this rule last amended?

    <p>October 30, 1987</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of the management plan?

    <p>To remove, encapsulate, or enclose the ACBM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should records required under this section be maintained?

    <p>In a centralized location in the administrative office of both the school and the local education agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should records be retained for each homogeneous area where all ACBM has been removed?

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

    What type of ACBM should the local education agency provide a detailed written description for?

    <p>Friable and nonfriable ACBM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should records be retained for each preventive measure and response action taken for ACBM?

    <p>4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent period for retaining records?

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

    According to the text, what information should the inspector include in the signed statement?

    <p>The inspector's State of accreditation and accreditation number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when should the inspector submit a copy of the signed statement?

    <p>Within 30 days of the determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should an accredited inspector identify in relation to nonfriable suspected ACBM?

    <p>Whether it has become friable since the pre-inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who should the inspector submit a copy of the statement to?

    <p>The person designated under § 763.84</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the time frame for submitting the copy of the statement to the designated person?

    <p>Within 30 days of the determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the minimum length required for fibers to be categorized separately?

    <p>Greater than 5 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when should the NSD be recorded?

    <p>When no structures are detected in the field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is required for each asbestos structure counted?

    <p>Visual identification of electron diffraction (ED) patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which agency is responsible for this rule?

    <p>Environmental Protection Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which part of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) contains this rule?

    <p>Pt. 763, Subpt. E, App. A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how many samples are required for the clearance testing of an abatement site?

    <p>13 samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum length required for a structure to be classified as a fiber?

    <p>0.5 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aspect ratio required for a structure to be classified as a fiber?

    <p>5:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of intersections required for a structure to be classified as a cluster?

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

    How long should sample grids be stored for?

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

    According to the text, what information should be included in the shipping bill?

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

    According to the text, how should samples be hand-carried to the laboratory?

    <p>In an upright position if possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be designated for each sample set?

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

    According to the text, what should be included in the inspection report?

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

    According to the text, how should records required under this section be maintained?

    <p>In an accessible location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be done if there has been a break in the seal or substantive damage to the package?

    <p>The sample coordinator should immediately notify the shipper and a responsible laboratory manager before taking any action to unpack the shipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who should accept packages with significant damage?

    <p>The responsible laboratory manager after discussions with the client.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be done upon receipt of the shipping package?

    <p>Note the condition of the shipping package and data written on it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is responsible for receiving the samples at the laboratory?

    <p>One designated individual as the sample coordinator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, where should the shipment be unwrapped?

    <p>In a clean, uncluttered facility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be used to label the carbon-coated TEM grids?

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

    What is the purpose of elevating one side of the petri dish?

    <p>To prevent drops of solvent vapors from dripping onto the grid preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum magnification required for grid assessment during the TEM method?

    <p>250X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of grid openings should not be analyzed?

    <p>Greater than 5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Energy Dispersive X-ray Detector?

    <p>To collect, save, and read out spectral information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum percentage of grid openings that should not be analyzed?

    <p>Greater than 5 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what magnification should the grid be examined?

    <p>Low magnification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum percentage of particulate matter that can cover the grid openings?

    <p>25 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for a sample collected inside the abatement area to meet the response action criteria?

    <p>The arithmetic mean of asbestos structure concentrations per square millimeter of filter must be less than or equal to 70 s/mm2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Z-test mentioned in the text?

    <p>To determine if the average airborne asbestos concentration inside the abatement area is statistically higher than outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for the response action to be considered complete based on the Z-statistic?

    <p>The Z-statistic must be less than or equal to 1.65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the arithmetic mean of asbestos structure concentrations on blank filters for the three blank samples?

    <p>Less than or equal to 70 s/mm2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the relationship between the average airborne asbestos concentration inside and outside the abatement area for the response action to be complete?

    <p>The average airborne asbestos concentration inside the abatement area must be statistically higher than the average airborne asbestos concentration measured outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individuals may be considered supervisors on a worksite during response actions?

    <p>Individuals with the position title of foreman, working foreman, or leadman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During response actions, how many supervisors are required to be at the worksite at all times?

    <p>At least one supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the topics that the contractor/supervisor training course should adequately address?

    <p>The physical characteristics of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should asbestos workers have access to throughout the duration of the project?

    <p>Accredited supervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the contractor/supervisor training course address in relation to asbestos exposure?

    <p>Potential health effects related to asbestos exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which OSHA regulation is specifically related to asbestos in the construction industry?

    <p>Construction Industry Standard for Asbestos, 29 CFR 1926.58</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which OSHA regulation is specifically related to respirators?

    <p>Respirator Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which OSHA regulation is specifically related to hazard communication?

    <p>Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1926.59</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an applicable regulation related to asbestos?

    <p>Regulatory interrelationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the topics mentioned under 'Understanding building construction and building systems'?

    <p>Building construction basics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity has the authority to suspend or withdraw approval of training programs?

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

    Who is allowed to attend, evaluate, and monitor any training course?

    <p>Representatives of EPA or the State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can states modify when adopting the criterion?

    <p>Asbestos statutes or regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence for submitting false information as part of the self-certification?

    <p>EPA may suspend or withdraw approval of training programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required in order for representatives of EPA or the State to attend a training course?

    <p>Training course provider's permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the text provides procedures for removing interferences in identification?

    <p>Section 1.7.2.2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data is currently not available for measuring the accuracy and precision of the method?

    <p>Data for samples with various matrices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can data obtained for samples containing a single asbestos type in a simple matrix be found?

    <p>EPA report Bulk Sample Analysis for Asbestos Content: Evaluation of the Tentative Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the EPA report Bulk Sample Analysis for Asbestos Content: Evaluation of the Tentative Method?

    <p>To provide data for samples containing a single asbestos type in a simple matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What data is currently not available for measuring the accuracy and precision of the method?

    <p>Data for samples with various matrices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step in the treatment process to remove coatings and binding materials from fiber surfaces?

    <p>Centrifuging the mixture at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ashing a sample with a large portion of cellulosic or other organic fibers?

    <p>To view the residue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sign of elongation determined by?

    <p>The compensator plate and crossed polars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are refractive indices of asbestos fibers typically determined?

    <p>By dispersion staining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the optical properties required for the positive identification of asbestos?

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

    According to the text, what is the recommended maximum time for dry ball milling at liquid nitrogen temperatures?

    <p>10 min.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended particle size for accurate, reproducible quantitative analysis?

    <p>10 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended particle size for initial characterization of the material for qualitative analysis?

    <p>100 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of the XRD method mentioned?

    <p>To measure the integrated area of the selected diffraction peak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is a limitation of using XRD for identification and quantitation of asbestiform minerals in bulk samples?

    <p>The presence of nonasbestiform serpentines and amphiboles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what can be used as an alternative method for semiquantitative analysis of asbestiform material?

    <p>Bulk methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of XRD analysis requires sample preparation apparatus?

    <p>Bulk analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method should be used as an auxiliary method when a second, independent analysis of asbestos content is requested?

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

    What is the recommended type of X-ray tube for XRD analysis?

    <p>Copper target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reference specimen is recommended for instrument calibration?

    <p>Arkansas quartz standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following minerals can interfere with the quantitative analysis of amphibole asbestos minerals?

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

    What is the peak overlap that occurs when calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is present in concentrations of >5 percent?

    <p>3.1 Å</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which peak interferes with the primary tremolite peak at 3.12 Å?

    <p>Major talc peak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult to definitively identify asbestos minerals by comparison with standard reference diffraction patterns?

    <p>Variability of the silicate mineral powder diffraction patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral has major peaks at 7.19 Å and 3.58 Å that interfere with both the primary and secondary peaks for chrysotile?

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

    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?

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

    Which mineral has a broad peak that partially overlaps the secondary chrysotile peak at 3.66 Å?

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

    Which minerals cause mutual interference when they occur in the presence of one another due to overlap of their major diagnostic peaks?

    <p>Crocidolite and Tremolite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an import according to the text?

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

    What is the purpose of flooring felt according to the text?

    <p>To be used as an underlayer for floor coverings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered an importer according to the text?

    <p>Anyone who imports a chemical substance, including a chemical substance as part of a mixture or a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of import according to the text?

    <p>To bring into the customs territory of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of flooring felt according to the text?

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

    According to the text, how long must the results of the inventory for a banned product be maintained by the person?

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

    According to the text, how long must records of all commercial transactions regarding a banned product be maintained?

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

    According to the text, how long must a person maintain a copy of the label used in compliance with § 763.171 for a product?

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

    According to the text, how long must a person maintain records of all commercial transactions regarding a product required to be labeled?

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

    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?

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

    According to AHERA what is the clearance criteria for a containment?

    <p>70 s/mm2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AHERA stand for?

    <p>Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to AHERA, what type of analysis is required for clearance sampling in areas that children have access to?

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

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