CSST Exam building inspection
Asbestos
It provided: insulation properties, strength and durability from weathering, made spray on products
easier to apply, and does not conduct electricity.
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ?
Chrysotile : Serpentine , Amosite and Crocidolites : amphiboles.
What are the three types of asbestos and their associated species?
white , long , curly , hollow
What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos ?
brown / tan ; long and straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ?
blue ; long and straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ?
,is a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise applied to structural surfaces EX: acoustic / decorative ceilings,
fire proofing, textured paints and plasters.
What is the definition of a Surfacing material ?
applied to pipes, fittings, tanks, other structural, components etc. , to prevent heat loss or gain. EX: pipe
insulation, elbow mud, block insulation, air cell, asbestos paper wrap, preformed halves, magnesium
silica, etc
what is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation?
material that is not TSI or surfacing but applied to structural components.
what is the definition of Miscellaneous products:
Friable asbestos will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release dust by applying hand pressure.
Define Friable vs non friable.
OSHA - because tools that are used by workers can easily make non friable materials friable.
What agency does not use the term friable ? why?
, Chrysotile.
Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ?
fire doors, fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding, amosite sheeting, kiln bricks and cement, lab
equipment, fire safety and equipment, auditorium curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, etc.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be found
Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma.
What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos exposures ?
the time between exposure and symptoms / sign of illness. 10-40 years.
What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for asbestos related illnesses ?
Paralyzes Cillia in lung.
Why does cigarette smoking increase chances of getting an asbestos related illness ?
Asbestosis
What asbestos related disease normally appears only after long, large, occupational exposure to
asbestos ?
Asbestos
It provided: insulation properties, strength and durability from weathering, made spray on products
easier to apply, and does not conduct electricity.
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ?
Chrysotile : Serpentine , Amosite and Crocidolites : amphiboles.
What are the three types of asbestos and their associated species?
white , long , curly , hollow
What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos ?
brown / tan ; long and straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ?
blue ; long and straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ?
,is a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise applied to structural surfaces EX: acoustic / decorative ceilings,
fire proofing, textured paints and plasters.
What is the definition of a Surfacing material ?
applied to pipes, fittings, tanks, other structural, components etc. , to prevent heat loss or gain. EX: pipe
insulation, elbow mud, block insulation, air cell, asbestos paper wrap, preformed halves, magnesium
silica, etc
what is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation?
material that is not TSI or surfacing but applied to structural components.
what is the definition of Miscellaneous products:
Friable asbestos will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release dust by applying hand pressure.
Define Friable vs non friable.
OSHA - because tools that are used by workers can easily make non friable materials friable.
What agency does not use the term friable ? why?
, Chrysotile.
Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ?
fire doors, fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding, amosite sheeting, kiln bricks and cement, lab
equipment, fire safety and equipment, auditorium curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, etc.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be found
Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma.
What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos exposures ?
the time between exposure and symptoms / sign of illness. 10-40 years.
What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for asbestos related illnesses ?
Paralyzes Cillia in lung.
Why does cigarette smoking increase chances of getting an asbestos related illness ?
Asbestosis
What asbestos related disease normally appears only after long, large, occupational exposure to
asbestos ?
