Questions and Answers
Recommended protective clothing and equipment for MDA-exposed workers may include any of the following EXCEPT:
How many years must employers keep accurate records of MDA monitoring measurements?
What do Class I asbestos jobs involve?
What must employers provide for those workers who are subject to 15 or more days of dermal exposure to MDA?
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Employers are required to post which of the following warning signs in areas where lead exposure is above the permissible limit?
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What is the most effective method for cleaning lead-contaminated clothing?
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At a minimum, how many days per year must workers perform Class I, Class II, or Class III asbestos work before their employers are required to provide medical examinations?
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How many years must employers keep records of measurements monitoring employee exposure to asbestos?
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The decontamination area for MDA-exposed workers, materials, and equipment must include all of the following EXCEPT:
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Using an 8-hour time-weighted average, what is the permissible exposure limit to MDA?
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Study Notes
Protective Equipment for MDA Workers
- Recommended protective gear for MDA-exposed workers includes gloves, coveralls, and face-shields.
- Ear plugs are not included as recommended equipment for such workers.
Record Keeping Requirements
- Employers must maintain accurate MDA monitoring measurement records for 30 years.
Class I Asbestos Jobs
- Class I asbestos jobs specifically involve the removal of surfacing asbestos-containing materials.
Health Monitoring for MDA Exposure
- Workers exposed to MDA for 15 or more days require a no-cost medical surveillance program overseen by a licensed physician.
Lead Exposure Warning Signs
- Employers must post "no smoking or eating" signs in areas with lead exposure above permissible limits.
Cleaning Lead-Contaminated Clothing
- The most effective method for cleaning lead-contaminated clothing is washing.
Medical Examination Requirements for Asbestos Work
- Workers are entitled to medical examinations after performing Class I, II, or III asbestos work for 30 days or more in a year.
Asbestos Exposure Record Keeping
- Employers are required to keep records of asbestos exposure monitoring for a duration of 30 years.
Decontamination Areas for MDA Workers
- The decontamination area for MDA-exposed workers must include a wash area, clean change area, and equipment storage area.
- It must not include a medical examination area.
Permissible Exposure Limit to MDA
- The permissible exposure limit to MDA based on an 8-hour time-weighted average is 10 ppb.
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Test your knowledge on recommended protective equipment for MDA-exposed workers, record-keeping requirements, and the nature of Class I asbestos jobs. This quiz will help reinforce safety protocols and regulatory standards in hazardous environments.
