California CSST Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) Review | over 400 Verified Questions & Answers | 100% correct Elaborations

California CSST Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) Review | over 400 Verified Questions & Answers | 100% correct Elaborations 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED Question: What is Title 8 CCR 5208 and 29 CFR 1910.1001? Answer General Industry Question: What is plenum space? Answer An enclosed space that is used for airflow. Example: the area above a drop ceiling. Question: What is fibrosis? Answer formation of scar tissue in the lungs Question: What is mesothelioma? Answer Cancer that arises from the mesothelial cells of the pleura is caused by asbestos fibers Question: What is Asbestosis Answer Asbestosis is a condition developed in the lungs as a result of inhalation of asbestosis fibers. Question: What is AHERA? Answer Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Question: What is the dose-response relationship with asbestos and cancer? Answer The correlation between exposure to asbestos and disease (i.e. cumulative effect of high exposure and short duration or chronic exposure over longer duration) Question: What is the most common asbestos related disease? Answer Asbestosis Question: What can a B-reader do? Answer Interpret Chest X-rays Question: What type of encapsulation forms a "hard shell" or membrane over the surface? Answer Bridging encapsulation Question: What type encapsulation does not leave a discreet surface layer? Answer Penetrating encapsulation Question: Bridging Encapsulant Answer The type of encapsulation that forms a hard shell on the outside of asbestos-containing material is called a (n): (ex. If used on soil it would form a hard layer over the soil that would break if disturbed) Question: Penetrating Encapsulant Answer The type of encapsulant that is absorbed into the asbestos matrix, and binds the components together. (n): (ex. If used on soil it would be absorbed and then form a lump of hardened material) Question: How far does penetrating encapsulant penetrate? Answer 13mm (1/2 inch) Question: Removal Encapsulant Answer Penetrating encapsulant specifically designed to minimize fiber release during removal of asbestos-containing materials rather than for encapsulation. Question: Encapsulate Answer A liquid material which can be applied to asbestos-containing material which controls the possible release of asbestos fibers from the material either by creating a membrane over the surface (Bridging encapsulant) or by penetrating into the material and binding it's components together (Penetrating encapsulant) Question: what is ACBM? Answer Asbestos Containing Building Material (interior and 1%) Question: What is ACCM? Answer Asbestos Containing Construction Material (0.1%; greater than one-tenth of one percent by weight) This is defined by Cal-OSHA Question: ACCM must be verified by at least... Answer 400 point count Question: When a school has friable asbestos they...? Answer Must implement an Asbestos Management Plan with yearly notification to any changes in ACM conditions Question: What is ACM? Answer Asbestos-containing material is defined as any material containing more than 1% asbestos; 1%. Question: Non-friable Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) is considered hazardous. Answer False. Question: Non-friable asbestos can become friable. Answer Through Mechanical (power tools) means during removal. Question: Non-friable asbestos waste require a DOT manifest. Answer False. An EPA ID is not required with non-friable asbestos waste. However proper documentation is still required. Question: ACCM waste requires a DOT manifest. Answer False. Although, it can be hauled with general demolition debris the receiving waste facility should be notified prior to receiving waste in order to properly secure the waste. Question: How long does Asbestos stay in the air? Answer 48-72 hours to settle. (Theoretically, it could stay airborne indefinitely as any disturbance to the airborne fiber can cause it to rise back into the breathing zones.) Question: Chrysotile Answer White asbestos - is the most commonly used form of asbestos. It can be found today in the roofs, ceilings, walls, and floors of homes and businesses. Manufacturers also used chrysotile asbestos in automobile brake linings, gaskets and boiler seals, and insulation for pipes, ducts, and appliances. Estimated to be used in at least 80% of building materials. Question: Amosite asbestos Answer brown asbestos - was used most frequently in cement sheets and pipe insulation. It can also be found in insulating boards, ceiling tiles, and thermal insulation products Question: Crocidolite asbestos Answer blue asbestos - was commonly used to insulate steam engines. It was also used in some spray-on coatings, pipe insulation, plastics, and cement products Question: Anthophyllite Asbestos Answer was used in limited quantities for insulation products and construction materials. It also occurs as a contaminant in chrysotile asbestos, vermiculite, and talc. It may have a grey, dull green, or white color Question: Tremolite and actinolite Answer are not used commercially, but they can be found as contaminants in chrysotile asbestos, vermiculite and talc. These two chemically similar minerals can be brown, white, green, gray or transparen Question: What is NIOSH? Answer National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Question: EPA recommends how many samples per friable material? Answer 9 (EPA always recommends 9 samples no matter the sample or surface area. However, the 3,5,7 rule is a requirement for friable materials) Question: TEM Cartridges are? Answer Transmission Electron Microscope 25mm 0.45μm + 5.0μm MCE (mixed cellulose ester) filter Material; Static conductive extension cowl for AHERA clearances Question: PCM cartridges are? Answer Phase Contrast Microscopy 25mm 0.8μm MCE (mixed cellulose ester) filter; Static conductive extension cowl for Non-AHERA Clearances Question: 3 things to know about Chrysotile? Answer 80% of asbestos was used in buildings White, long, and curly, Hydrophilic (easily wets) Question: Three things to know about Amosite? Answer Less than 15% of asbestos used in building materials Brown Hydrophobic (repels water) Question: Three things to know about Crocidolite? Answer Less than 5% of asbestos used in building materials Blue; Long and straight Typically used in high heat applications (brakes, gaskets, etc.) Asbestos fibers are best described as? Answer A naturally occurring mineral What is NOA? Answer Naturally Occurring Asbestos The most common variety of asbestos used in building materials? Chrysotile What is the type of asbestos material that is referred to as "blue" asbestos? Crocidolite Main route of exposure for asbestos? Through inhalation What three diseases are asbestos related? Lung Cancer, Asbestosis, and Mesothelioma Lung Cancer is? A cancer of the lung tissue Mesothelioma is? A cancer of the lining surrounding the lungs Asbestosis is? A scarring of the lungs The incidence rate of lung cancer among occupationally exposed workers who smoke is? 90x greater Asbestosis can be described as? An Asbestos specific disease A scarring of the lungs at the alveoli area A disease that inhibits the transfer of oxygen to the blood Asbestos was first used commercially in the US in what years? What was the first major use of asbestos? TSI (Thermal System Insulation) The Latency period is? The time period from when an individual is exposed and the diagnosis of a disease The primary objective of AHERA is? Identify and safely manage asbestos in the building The primary objective of the NESHAP is To Control the generation and disposal of asbestos waste What is NESHAP? National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants under the authority of Section 112 of the CAA, and asbestos was one of the first hazardous air pollutants regulated What is the primary objective of the OSHA asbestos regulations? To require employers to protect employees who perform asbestos related work OSHA's current Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for asbestos as Time Weighted Average (TWA) is? 0.1f/cc; one-tenth of a fiber per cubic centimeter AHERA requires TSI to be sampled in what way? Randomly with a minimum of 3 samples What types of buildings require an AHERA certified asbestos building inspector? Housing greater than 4 units (i.e. apartments and duplex buildings) Public and commercial buildings Schools Labs are required by NIST to have what certification to analyze bulk and TEM asbestos samples? NVLAP (National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program) What are the two objectives of the AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector? To identify all the ACBM and to assess the condition of all friable and TSI ACBM What information does the Inspectors assessment report provide? The current condition of all friable and TSI ACBM and it's potential for disturbance The Asbestos building inspector can obtain and use ____ drawings for information on the presence and potential quantity of fireproofing in the building? Architectural and Structural The 3, 5, 7 rule applies to what suspect material? Friable surfacing material (i.e. spray on or troweled on fireproofing or insulation) What is the 3 - 5 - 7 rule? The number of samples required per total square footage of friable ACM 3 samples for 1,000 SF; less than one thousand square feet. 5 samples for 1,000 SF to 5,000 SF 7 samples for 5,000 SF; greater than five thousand square feet When sampling a patch of boiler insulation that is 2'x1' how many samples must you take? 1. TSI patches less than 3 SF do not need to be sampled randomly with a minimum of 3 samples. Who is responsible for designating functional spaces in school? The Project Designer and Management Planner Fireproofing, Sprayed on "popcorn" ceiling, and wall texture are all considered to be _____ by AHERA Surfacing Material A homogenous area of fireproofing with 10% localized damage would be classified into what assessment category? Damaged Surfacing, Assessment Category 2 How does an Asbestos Building Inspector determine the potential for disturbance? Through the material's potential for disturbance by physical contact, air erosion, and vibration A pipe chase, a class room and the plenum above a drop ceiling are considered to be? Functional Spaces How does the AHERA building Inspector determine friability? By touch What is the regulatory definition of friability? the tendency of a solid substance to break into smaller pieces under hand pressure What does AHERA consider to be the three classes of building materials? TSI, Surfacing, and Miscellaneous How many quality assurance samples does the EPA recommend? 1 per building or 1 per 20 samples whichever is greater According to OSHA, bulk sampling is considered to be what classification of asbestos work? Class III O&M (operations and maintenance) A vibration boot on an air handling system, roofing material, and 9"x9" floor tile is considered to be what, under AHERA? Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials Bulk samples are analyzed utilizing _____ method of microscopy PLM (Polarized Light Microscopy) The limit of detection by X-Ray Diffusion (XRD) is? 1% An asbestos building Inspector is ___ exempted from the requirement of wearing a respirator Never "Significantly Damaged Surfacing" is an example of what, by AHERA? An appropriate written assessment of ACM Placing a bollard in the ground adjacent to a boiler with sprayed-on TSI so that people and equipment cannot bump into it is an example of a? Preventative measure How is a preventative measure defined? An action taken to reduce the potential of a ACBM becoming damaged or significantly damaged Repair, Removal, encapsulation or enclosure is considered to be? A Response action The most appropriate response action as defined by AHERA is? The one that protects human health and the environment in the least burdensome manner What is the required response action to significantly damaged friable surfacing ACBM? Immediately isolate the functional space and remove, enclose, or encapsulate the material A school is required to have an O&M (Operation and Maintenance) Plan when...? Whenever a k-12 school building contains friable or assumed ACBM Notifications to buildings occupants, response action work, and periodic maintenance and inspection records are all...? Records that must be kept as part of the management plan A "Hazard Assessment" is developed by the Management Planner in order to? Prioritize response actions For each response action, the Management Planner must...? Specify the means and methods to used for completing each response action. The Management Planner can achieve "the least burdensome manner" by? Combining the asbestos removal work with other concurrent or scheduled work AHERA requires that warning labels be placed...? Immediately adjacent to any friable and non-friable ACBM in routine maintenance areas What are the components of an O&M program? A schedule for periodic cleaning in areas that contain ACBM Training for custodial and maintenance employees Records of periodic surveillance Why would AHERA consider Acoustical ceiling texture in the school's band room to pose the greatest hazard to the building occupants? It is considered to be a friable sprayed-on material in an occupied space with frequent disturbances. TSI above a drop ceiling, if damaged would be contained in the plenum. While the ACM floor tile also in an occupied space with frequent physical contact, it is considered to be non-friable and non-hazardous. Any fiber release would be considered minimal. The falling or dislodging of more than 3 square feet or 3 linear feet of friable ACBM is considered to be? A major fiber release episode, by AHERA. OSHA Class II Asbestos work is defined as? Maintenance level work that disturbs ACM and generates waste no greater than one glove-bag or waste bag no greater than 60"x60" (5'x5') 60inches or 5 feet What is PACM according to OSHA? Presumed Asbestos Containing Materials, are TSI and surfacing materials in buildings built through 1980 (i.e. or built before 1981). What is a suspect asbestos-containing material (suspect ACM or SACM)? Any material based on its looks, age, or use that has not yet been analyzed and proven to not contain asbestos. Wood, glass, and Metal are exempt. The type of insurance usually required by the Building owner for the asbestos abatement contractor is? General Liability and Worker's Compensation Bond When are you required to calibrate your air pumps? Before and after the end of each job Why would a pipe insulation with jacketing in a classroom be a bigger risk than pipe insulation with a torn jacket in a mechanical room? Several reasons. 1. The number of occupants is greater in the classroom 2. The potential for disturbance is greater by a factor of each individual within the classroom. 3. The classroom can be assumed to be occupied for at least 8 hours a day. 4. Mechanical Rooms are seldom visited by workers and if visited are typically short visits. 5. Once identified, the mechanical room would have the proper warning label to the room and the workers that would need to access that area would have asbestos awareness training. The purpose of a Payment and Performance Bond is...? To guarantee that the owner will be able to have the project completed if the abatement contractor goes bankrupt A respiratory protection program is required when...? Whenever TSI and surfacing is being removed and/or disturbed and wherever a Negative Exposure Assessment (NEA) has not been established. The oxygen content for Grade-D air is? 19.5-23.5% According to OSHA both a Mini-enclosure and a Negative Pressure Enclosure (NPE) are examples of...? Engineering controls Monies assessed against a contractor who failed to complete a project according the schedule is called...? Liquidated Damages Heat, Slip, Trips, Falls, Electrical are examples of what? Hazards that could be encountered during an asbestos abatement project What is the most important consideration when planning an asbestos abatement project? Isolation of the buildings HVAC system in the work area Where are all ACMs required to be disposed of? They are required to be disposed of at a NESHAP approved waste disposal site Why is admin controls, engineering controls, and PPE the correct order to prevent employee exposure? Administrative controls prevent unnecessary contact with ACM such as restricted access or required training if contact is required. (prevent) Engineering controls are means to prevent, control, minimize or contain the disturbance to the ACM within a designated area. (control) PPE is the last line of defense against exposure. Prone to human error. Typically requires oversight. (mitigation) A ladder must have a lean ratio of...? 1:4 i.e. one foot out for every four feet up According to OSHA, on a multi-employer worksite the _______ is deemed to exercise general supervisory authority General Contractor What is a HEPA filter? high efficiency particulate air—filter that removes particles down to or greater than 0.3 microns. i.e any particulate larger in diameter than 0.3u What is the minimum level efficiency of a HEPA filter? 99.97% The "RQ" on waste manifests stands for...? Reportable Quantity. 1-pounds Personal Air Monitoring data and Medical Surveillance Data are required by employers to...? To be kept by employers for 30 years. Why is the Equipment room, Shower and clean room the correct order for a Class I decontamination unit? In asbestos work, the Decon Unit works to prevent migration of fibers from the containment to the outside. The equipment room is where all the dirty tools and used tyveks suites will be removed. Followed by removal of the respirator in the shower room to wash any contamination that may have lingered on the worker and on the respirator. Lastly the clean room, where the worker can don their uncontaminated plainclothes A two story building has a basement, a boiler room, one pipe chase, two restrooms on each floor, a lobby and an office area. How many function spaces does the building have? 9 one basement one boiler room one pipe chase two bathrooms on the first floor two bathrooms on the second floor one lobby (presumably on the first floor) one office (presumably on the second floor. Why else would there be two bathrooms on the second floor and nothing else?) Be aware of badly worded questions on the exam. It isn't clear whether everything before the bathrooms can be considered to be on both floors or just the bathrooms by the way the question is worded. However, if you take typical building schematics into consideration there is no way there would be two basements on each floor since basements are foundation level spaces. In small buildings there will typically be only one boiler room whereas high rise buildings either have multiple boiler rooms in really old historical buildings or one very large boiler room almost the size of the foundation itself. The Pipe chase will run along the plumbing, between the walls. The sizes always vary but typical there is only one per building unless it is a very large building Homogenous areas can be described as...? Building materials that are similar in appearance, color, texture and application date. The results of employee exposure monitoring is required to be given to...? The employee Vitrification is? solidifying liquid waste into solid glass or ceramic logs - in other words an Asbestos waste disposal technique Covering the inhalation valves of a respirator while doing a fit check is described as...? A negative pressure fit check What can be used for a qualitative respirator fit test? Isoamyl Acetate (taste) Saccharin (smell) Bitrex (irritant) When wearing a respirator and protective clothing the respirator straps should be...? Worn under the hood Sealing a recently abated surface with a liquid is referred to...? Lockdown encap is what goes on the surface. The task itself is called lockdown. What are the components of the HVAC system? Condenser coils The ducts The chiller unit A contractor must register the work with Cal-OSHA if they disturb...? 100 SF or more of ACM The maximum length of hose allowable for Grade D air to an air supplied respirator is...? 300 feet Confined spaces... require a permit to enter Has a single opening and is not normally accessed Has a potential hazardous atmosphere or has an oxygen deficiency AHERA requires what number of samples to be collected when performing TEM final clearance? 13 5 in 5 out 2 field blanks (in and out open for at least 30 seconds) 1 unopened lab blank. Aggressive air sampling can be described as? Artificially disturbing the air within the work area What is the required volume of air for AHERA TEM clearance? equal to or greater than 1,999 liters of air for 25mm filter or equal to or greater than 2,799 liters of air for a 37mm filter. =1,999 L for 25mm cassettes =2,799 L for 37mm cassettes What is the AHERA TEM Clearance level? The average of the 5 inside samples is below 70 structures/mm2 What is the PCM clearance level All samples are below 0.01 fibers/cc NIOSH 7402 is...? TEM analysis. (sometimes known as TEM 7402 or just TEM.) NIOSH 7400 asbestos counting A rules "A rules" Count any fiber 5 micrometers which is entirely within graticule. Count only fibers with length-to-width ratio 3:1. For fibers that cross the boundary of the graticule count as 1/2 fiber any fiber with one end lying in graticule area. Do not count any fiber which crosses boundary more than once. Count enough graticule fields to yield 100 fibers. Count at least 20 fields. Stop at 100 graticule fields regardless of count. What is the protection factor of a full face Powered Air Purified Respirator (PAPR) 1,000 Can a worker with a 1/2 face respirator with a quantitative protection factor of 1,000 enter an area with 50f/cc? No. The quantitative fit test would be sufficient to provide exposure data but not to mitigate the risk. The work area would still exceed the 1/2 face respirators assigned protection factor of 10. If the worker's mask were to slip he would have an acute asbestos exposure. What contributes to the asbestos fiber staying airborne? aerodynamic properties (probably) What property of an asbestos fiber keeps it airborne? It's surface area or aerodynamic diameter (probably) Failure to comply with existing Federal, State or Local regulation is a violation of...? Statutory Law In California, the Connelly Bill requires building owners to what? It requires to that if a building a building owner knows about asbestos in his/her building, then all tenants must be notified When poly is used on the walls and floors of an abatement work area, EPA that the floors are how far up the walls? 18-24 inches Toe boards are required to be installed on scaffolding that is...? 6 feet tall Electrical equipment in the work area must be...? Double insulated Grounded Connected to a GFCI power source what is GFCI? Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (circuit breaker) What type of bonding would protect the building owner if an abatement contractor goes bankrupt during abatement? Payment and Performance Bond Why is oxygen deficiency, combustible gasses and vapors, toxic chemicals is the correct order to test for hazardous atmosphere? Oxygen levels can be indicative on which, if any, lower explosive limits (LELs) could potentially be encountered. (immediate danger) Followed by the combustible gasses and vapors which density and flash point may change with atmospheric (weather) conditions and temperature. (imminent danger to self, others and area) And lastly toxic chemicals which may not present any symptoms of positioning until a later time due to unscented chemicals and toxins and it's effects come down to the individual and their dose-response (potentially immediate danger to self and others) How do you identify Heat Stress? Clammy skin, profuse sweating, and dizziness What is a NAM? Negative Air Machine What are the 3 filters to a Negative Air Machine (NAM) Pre-filter, HEPA 5u(micron), Exhaust filter What is RACM? Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material - Friable or non-friable asbestos containing material that has been made friable through mechanical means (power tools) AHERA school reinspection's are every...? 3 years What is the EPA? Environmental Protection Agency Sanding, grinding, abrading with hand tools...? May turn non-friable ACM into friable ACM Mechanical removal...? Will turn non-friable ACM into friable ACM (RACM) Category I Non-friable ACM Is any asbestos-containing packet, gasket, resilient floor covering, mastic or asphalt roofing product that contains more than 1% asbestos. Category I ACM is pliable (not brittle), breaks by tearing rather than fracturing, and does not easily release asbestos fibers upon breaking. Category I materials must be removed from a structure before demolition if they have become friable through damage or are likely to during demolition. Category II Non-friable ACM Is, generally, any kind of non-friable ACM that is not covered under Category I. This includes rigid exterior siding and boards known by the trade name "transite". Category II ACM is not pliable, breaks by fracturing rather than tearing, and does release some asbestos fiber release upon breaking. Category II materials must be removed from a structure before demolition, and they must be wetted to prevent dust and placed in covered containers. What is the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for an 8 hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) 0.1 f/cc; one-tenth of a fiber per cubic centimeter What is ACWM? Asbestos Containing Waste Material greater than or equal to 1%; =1% (DOT definition) What is the 30 - minute Excursion Limit (EL)? 1.0f/cc What is the federal OSHA scaffolding height that requires a fall arrest system? 6 feet What is the Cal-OSHA scaffolding height that requires a fall arrest system? 7. 1/2 Feet How many samples can a contractor take for bidding purposes? 12 samples and they cannot be used in lieu of an asbestos materials report. These samples can only be used for assessing potential worker exposure and bidding purposes When is it okay to move a scaffolding platform? When the grade is less than 3%; 3% What is ASHARA Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1990 When was AHERA signed into law? October 1986 When was asbestos banned? White - 1999 other forms - 1985 What is the sampling method for NIOSH 7400 PCM? 25mm MCE cassette; electrically conductive 50mm extension cowl. Sampling rate of 0.5 - 16 liters per minute. Recommended minimum air volume of 400L @ 0.1 fibers/cc. Two field blanks hold open for 30 seconds. What is the NIOSH 7400 "A" counting rules? Use of a Walten-Beckette Graticule; count all fibers that are 5um(micrometer) with a length to width ratio of 3 to 1 or longer; 3:=1. Count to 100 fibers, 20 fields minimum; stop at 100 fields. Range 100 - 1300 fibers/mm2. Calibration by phase-shift test slide. Precision 0.10 - 0.12 What is the detection limit for NIOSH 7400? 4.0 fibers per 100 fields or 5.5 fibers/mm2 Under NIOSH 7400 what are the recommended air sampling ranges. 400-2,400 for office environments. What is the overall precision of NIOSH 7400 0.115 - 0.13 NIOSH 7400 can be used in conjunction with NIOSH 7402 True. TEM (7402) results supersede PCM results (7400) Typically used when the PCM results exceed 0.01 fibers/cc due to possible sample contamination from outside work activities. i.e a carpenter working near the air sample pumps. What are the reagents used for NIOSH 7400? Acetone and Triacetin Dimethylformamide (DMF) can be used as an alternative filter clearing reagent for Acetone Euparal can be used as an alternative to Triacetin What is PLM? Polarized Light Microscopy - A visual estimation method. Limit of Detection (LOD) of 1% +-3%. If less than one percent assume 1%, 400 - point count LOD 0.25%, or TEM with gravimetric reduction Cal-OSHA determines that a material is ACCM when...? 0.1% by 1,000 point count; Limit of Detection of 0.1% or by TEM Fireproofing was banned in what year? 1973 Pre-molded insulation, TSI and block insulation was banned in what year? 1975 Spray applied decorative acoustic material was banned in what year? 1978 The EPA enacted the Phase-down rule in what year? 1990 - ACM paper and new products were banned this year What are the OSHA Asbestos Work Classifications? Class I - TSI and Surfacing Material 10 SF or 25LF Class II - Misc. Materials (not TSI) Class III - Repair and maintenance operations where ACM including TSI and surfacing material are likely to be disturbed Class IV - O&M What is a competent person? One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them What are the training requirements for each OSHA Asbestos Work Classifications? Class I - 40hr Supervisor/32hr Worker Class II - 40hr Supervisor/32hr Worker Class III - 16hr O&M Class IV - 2hr Awareness What are the requirements for OSHA Class I asbestos work? Negative Pressure Enclosure (NPE); pressure differential of -0.02 inches of water; Negative Air Machines with 4 air exchanges per hour; 2 layers of 6 mil poly; 3 stage decon or glove bag or Mini-NPE with no more than 2 workers; HEPA vac in lieu of NAM If no negative exposure assessment (NEA) start with PAPR if NEA is established then workers can use a 1/2 face APR What are the requirements for OSHA Class II Asbestos Work? Negative Pressure Enclosure (NPE); pressure differential of -0.02 inches of water; Negative Air Machines with 4 air exchanges per hour; 2 layers of 6 mil poly; 3 stage decon or glove bag or Mini-NPE with no more than 2 workers; HEPA vac in lieu of NAM If no negative exposure assessment (NEA) start with 1/2 face APR if NEA is established then workers are not required to wear respirators Training is outlined in what regulation? ASHARA What are the 7 Hazard rankings according to AHERA? The potential for future disturbance by the condition of the ACM with 1 - lowest; 7 - Highest - 1 low Good - 2 medium - 3 high - 4 low Damaged - 5 medium - 6 high Significantly Damaged - 7 requires response action Non-friable ACM - monitor What is the objective of the 7 AHERA Hazard rankings? To determine the priority of the response actions Errors and Omissions Liability is for...? The Consultant What are the differences between claims made and occurrences? "Claims made" are claims that fall within the active policy period "Occurrence" are claims that are processed after the active policy period but the exposure occurrence date falls within the active policy period. Generally has a "sunset" clause that ends coverage if the claim is not processed before a certain date. "True occurrence" is the same as above but with no sunset clause What is a tort? a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability. What is Title 8 CCR 1529 and 29 CFR 1926.1101? California Code of Regulations - Cal-OSHA construction Standard Code of Federal Regulations - Federal Construction Standard What is Title 8 CCR 5144 and 29CFR 1910.134? Respiratory Standard What is Title 8 CCR 5197 and 29 CFR 1910.1000? Hazardous Communication Standard What is 40 CFR 763 subpart E The Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan What is SSSD? Small-scale, short duration. Cannot be asbestos abatement What is the 40 CFR 763 Subpart E? AHERA What is 40 CFR 61? National Emission Standards Hazardous Air Pollutants NESHAP TITLE 22 of the CCR DTSC - Haz Waste regulations for California inspection for breaches in the containment shall be...? performed before work and at the beginning of each shift, smoke tested for leaks and any leaks sealed. The frequency of chest x-rays for asbestos medical surveillance is? Every 3 years for workers less than 40 years old and annually for workers 40 years and older When shall Medical Surveillance be implemented? When an employee is assigned to work in an area that is at or greater than the PEL for more than 30 days per year or performs OSHA Class I, II, and III work for a combined total of 30 or more days per year. The medical exam must be given within 10 working days following the 13 day of exposure. The effects of smoking and exposure to asbestos is...? synergistic Training records must be kept for One year past the last the day of employment What are the 5 response actions? 1 - Removal 2 - Repair 3 - Encapsulation 4 - Enclosure 5 - O&M AHERA TEM clearances are required...? When the removal is greater than 160 SF, 260 LF, What is 40 CFR 763 Subpart G? Asbestos Worker Protection Rule According to 40 CFR 61.145 Notifications are required when...? 10 days Prior to start An abatement contractor engaged in removing 100 or more SF of ACM must...? Be registered with Cal-OSHA Ladders must extend by how many feet above a structure? 3 feet Scaffolds must...? Height cannot be more 4x the base Must have a mid rail Toe boards required if six feet or higher toe boards must be 3 1/2 inches top rails at the height of 38-45 inches Amphibole asbestos Straight, stiff, brittle fiber in asbestosis; more pathogenic. Does not absorb water easily The potential of asbestos related diseases depends on...? Amount of asbestos inhaled Length of exposure Whether the exposed worker smokes Age The latency period for asbestos related diseases is? 10-40 years What types of site plans must an inspector know how to interpret? Architectural Plans Electrical Mechanical Specialty plans What are the 3 liabilities? Regulatory, Criminal, and Civil What are the two Civil Liabilities? Contractual and tort To be charged with criminal liability the inspector must...? must know his actions are wrong and the Building Inspector must perform the guilty act Which insurance is required by law? Worker's compensation What is the Maximum Use Concentration (MUC)? PFxPEL=MUC Example of 1/2 face APR. Protection Factor(PF) = 10 PEL = 0.1f/cc 10 x 0.1f/cc = 1f/cc 1/2 face APR can be used in environments where fiber concentrations is up to but not greater than 1 fiber per cubic centimeter Grade D air consists of...? O2 content of 19.5-23.5% Hydrocarbon Content of 5mg/cubic meter or less CO content of 10ppm or less CO2 content of 1,000ppm or less lack of noticeable odor What are the assigned protection factors? 1/2 face APR - 10 full face APR - 50 1/2 face PAPR - 50 full face PAPR - 1,000 PAPR hood/ loose fitting - 25 Supplied air - 1,000 SCBA positive pressure/ pressure demand mode- 10,000 How do you calculate the TWA value? Sample 1 = 0.004 f/cc Time: Sample 2 = 0.08 f/cc Time: Sample 3 = 0.0079f/cc Time: You would need to add the sum of each sample and divide by 480 minutes to get the 8-hour TWA. 8 hours = 480 minutes 1 hour = 60 minutes Sample 1 = concentration x time in minutes ex. sample 1 + sample 2 + sample 3/ 480 ((0.004 x 90)+(0.08x30)+(0.0079x350)) / 480 = X (0.36+2.4+2.765)= 5.525 5.525/480 = 0.0115 What is bituminous roofing? A tar-like or asphalt with slag and gravel roofing Asbestos waste ownership is transferred as soon as the landfill accepts the waste. False. Asbestos waste ownership is lifetime ownership. "From the cradle to the grave" Ownership of the waste belongs to the name signed on the manifest as the generator. Do not sign your name without "Representative of..." or any other similar wording and only with the written permission of the building owner. Abestos groups Serpentine and Amphibole Chrysotile (serpentine group) characteristics Cylindrical, easier to wet, and most common Amosite (amphibole group) characteristics Short needle like, hard to wet, brown asbtos Blue asbestos Chrocidolite ACM Asbestos containing material Friable Soft and dry. Can be crushed or pulverized by hand. Pipe insulation is universally considered friable. Same as ceiling tiles. Non-friable Breaks into pieces Mastics, roofing material, floor tiles, cement. ACBM Asbestos containing building material ACCM Asbestos containing construction material ACRM Asbestos containing roofing material What does the EPA consider ACM 1% What are the categories for ACM Surfacing, TSI, and Misc. Surf. material means what? Anything that is sprayed or troweled on, or otherwise applied to surface. Plasters, fireproofing, texturing. TSI is what? Thermal system insulation. Applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, tanks, ducts or other structural components to prevent heat gain or loss. Asbestos fibers can remain airborne for how long? 48 hours Mastics are usually always considered which group? MISC. OSHA stands for what? Occupational Safety and Health Admin. ACM Asbestos Containing Material ACBM Asbestos Containing Building Materials ACCM Asbestos Containing Construction Material ACH Air Changes per Hour AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act APCD Air Pollution Control District APR Air Purifying Respirator AQMD Air Quality Management District ASHARA Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act CAC Certified Asbestos Consultant CARB California Air Resources Board CCR California Code of Regulations Cfm Cubic feet per minute CSLB Contractors State License Board CSST Certified Site Surveillance Technician DOSH Department of Occupational Safety and Health DTSC Department of Toxic Substances Control EL Excursion Limit EPA Environmental Protection Agency f/cc fibers per cubic centimeter LPM Liters per minute LEA Local Education Agency MCE Mixed Cellulose Esther NAM Negative Air Machine (HEPA filtered portable fan unit, also commonly called a Hog) ND None Detected (asbestos analysis result) MUC (sometimes MUL) Maximum Use Concentration (or Maximum Use Level) NESHAP National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health NPE Negative Pressure Enclosure OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PACM Presumed Asbestos Containing Materials PAPR Powered Air Purifying Respirator PCM Phase Contrast Microscopy PEL Permissible Exposure Limit PF Protection Factor PLM Polarized Light Microscopy O&M Operations and Maintenance RACM Regulated Asbestos Containing Material RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act s/mm2 structures per square millimeter SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Appartus TEM Transmission Electron Microscopy TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act TSI Thermal System Insulation What is 40 CFR 763? AHERA What is 8 CCR 1529? CalOSHA, Asbestos in Construction Standard What is 8 CCR 5144? CalOSHA Respiratory Protection Standard What is 40 CFR 61? NESHAP What is 29 CFR 1926.1101? Federal OSHA Asbestos in Construction Standard What is 29 CFR 1910.134? Federal OSHA respiratory protection standard OSHA PEL for asbestos over an 8-hour TWA 1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter OSHA PEL for asbestos over an 8-hour TWA 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter OSHA PEL for asbestos over an 8-hour TWA 0.5 fibers per liter OSHA PEL for asbestos over an 8-hour TWA 0.01 fibers per cubic meter Cal/OSHA section covering construction asbestos standards Title 22, Chapter 6 Cal/OSHA section covering construction asbestos standards Title 8, Section 1529 Regulation mandating asbestos inspections in schools NESHAP Regulation mandating asbestos inspections in schools AHERA NESHAP threshold for friable ACM 160 square feet or 260 linear feet NESHAP threshold for friable ACM 25 linear feet NESHAP threshold for friable ACM 100 square feet NESHAP threshold for friable ACM 50 square feet Common material for building containment Tyvek wrap Common material for building containment Canvas tarp Common material for building containment 6-mil polyethylene sheeting Common material for building containment Paper sheeting What must occur before containment teardown Final visual inspection and air clearance Device that calibrates an air sampling pump Rotameter or digital flow calibrator PCM clearance level 0.1 f/cc PCM clearance level 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter PCM clearance level 1.0 f/cc PCM clearance level 0.001 f/cc Cutoff year for RRP-regulated homes 1978 Cutoff year for RRP-regulated homes 1990 Document given to residents under the RRP Rule Renovate Right pamphlet Document given to residents under the RRP Rule EPA 600 Summary Paper sheeting A type of material used for containment. 6-mil polyethylene sheeting A durable plastic sheeting used for containment. Canvas tarp A heavy-duty fabric used for containment. Tyvek wrap A synthetic material used for building containment. Final visual inspection and air clearance A necessary step before containment teardown. Supervisor sign-off only An option for containment teardown approval. PPE removal A step that must occur before containment teardown. Waste disposal A step that must occur before containment teardown. Manometer A device used to calibrate an air sampling pump. Flow restrictor A device used to calibrate an air sampling pump. Barometer A device used to calibrate an air sampling pump. Rotameter or digital flow calibrator A device used to calibrate an air sampling pump. PCM clearance level The level set at 0.1 f/cc. 0.1 f/cc The PCM clearance level. 1.0 f/cc A level of fibers per cubic centimeter. 0.001 f/cc A level of fibers per cubic centimeter. 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter A level of fibers per cubic centimeter. Cutoff for RRP-regulated homes The year 1978 is the cutoff. Renovate Right pamphlet A document required under the RRP Rule. Hazmat Quick Guide A document related to hazardous materials. EPA 600 Summary A document required under the RRP Rule. OSHA Fact Sheet A document related to OSHA regulations. OSHA PEL for asbestos over an 8-hour TWA Set at 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter. Title 22, Chapter 6 The section of Cal/OSHA covering construction asbestos standards. NESHAP Regulation mandating asbestos inspections in schools. Threshold for friable ACM Set at 160 square feet or 260 linear feet. Cal/OSHA section covering construction asbestos standards EPA Part 763 Cal/OSHA section covering construction asbestos standards OSHA 1910 Regulation mandating asbestos inspections in schools RRP Rule What must occur before containment teardown? Final visual inspection and air clearance What must occur before containment teardown? Waste disposal What must occur before containment teardown? PPE removal What must occur before containment teardown? Supervisor sign-off only Device that calibrates an air sampling pump Manometer Device that calibrates an air sampling pump Barometer Device that calibrates an air sampling pump Flow restrictor Cutoff year for RRP-regulated homes 1982 Cutoff year for RRP-regulated homes 1970 Document given to residents under the RRP Rule Hazmat Quick Guide Document given to residents under the RRP Rule OSHA Fact Sheet 160 square feet or 260 linear feet A measurement used for certain asbestos-related regulations. 50 square feet A measurement used for certain asbestos-related regulations. 25 linear feet A measurement used for certain asbestos-related regulations. 100 square feet A measurement used for certain asbestos-related regulations. 6-mil polyethylene sheeting A common material for building containment. Tyvek wrap A common material for building containment. Canvas tarp A common material for building containment. Paper sheeting A common material for building containment. Final visual inspection and air clearance What must occur before containment teardown. Supervisor sign-off only What must occur before containment teardown. PPE removal What must occur before containment teardown. Waste disposal What must occur before containment teardown. Rotameter or digital flow calibrator Which device calibrates an air sampling pump. Flow restrictor Which device calibrates an air sampling pump. Manometer Which device calibrates an air sampling pump. Barometer Which device calibrates an air sampling pump. 1.0 f/cc The PCM clearance level. 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter The PCM clearance level. 0.001 f/cc The PCM clearance level. 1970 What year is the cutoff for RRP-regulated homes. 1990 What year is the cutoff for RRP-regulated homes. 1982 What year is the cutoff for RRP-regulated homes. 1978 What year is the cutoff for RRP-regulated homes. Renovate Right pamphlet What document must be given to residents under the RRP Rule. OSHA Fact Sheet What document must be given to residents under the RRP Rule. Hazmat Quick Guide What document must be given to residents under the RRP Rule. EPA 600 Summary What document must be given to residents under the RRP Rule. 0.01 fibers per cubic meter The OSHA PEL for asbestos over an 8-hour TWA. 0.5 fibers per liter The OSHA PEL for asbestos over an 8-hour TWA. 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter The OSHA PEL for asbestos over an 8-hour TWA. 1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter The OSHA PEL for asbestos over an 8-hour TWA. OSHA 1910 What section of Cal/OSHA covers construction asbestos standards. Title 8, Section 1529 What section of Cal/OSHA covers construction asbestos standards. Title 22, Chapter 6 What section of Cal/OSHA covers construction asbestos standards. EPA Part 763 What section of Cal/OSHA covers construction asbestos standards. NESHAP Which regulation mandates asbestos inspections in schools. RRP Rule Which regulation mandates asbestos inspections in schools. AHERA Which regulation mandates asbestos inspections in schools. Title 8 Which regulation mandates asbestos inspections in schools. 50 square feet The NESHAP threshold for friable ACM. 160 square feet or 260 linear feet The NESHAP threshold for friable ACM. 100 square feet The NESHAP threshold for friable ACM. 25 linear feet The NESHAP threshold for friable ACM. Cal/OSHA regulation for permissible exposure to asbestos Title 8, Section 5155 Responsibility for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA The Local Education Agency (LEA) Labeling for asbestos waste disposal Asbestos-containing material, danger warning Proper way to clean up asbestos-containing dust Use wet methods and HEPA vacuuming Document certifying worker training for asbestos projects MAP-accredited training certificate What a PCM air clearance test measures Concentration of airborne fibers per cubic centimeter Typical PPE required for Class II asbestos work Half-mask respirator and disposable coveralls Ventilation method for an asbestos containment area With a HEPA-filtered negative air machine Requirements before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Provide Renovate Right pamphlet and follow RRP rules Retention period for RRP documentation by a certified firm 3 years 3 years Duration for retaining RRP documentation by a certified firm. Until project completion Duration for retaining RRP documentation by a certified firm. Indefinitely Duration for retaining RRP documentation by a certified firm. 5 years Duration for retaining RRP documentation by a certified firm. Cal/OSHA regulation for permissible exposure to asbestos Title 8, Section 5208 Cal/OSHA regulation for permissible exposure to asbestos Title 22, Section 66261 Cal/OSHA regulation for permissible exposure to asbestos OSHA 1910 Subpart Z Responsible for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA The Principal Responsible for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA The Local Education Agency (LEA) Responsible for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA EPA Field Agent Responsible for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA The Superintendent of Public Instruction Labeling for asbestos waste disposal Biohazard only Labeling for asbestos waste disposal Hazardous Waste Code 1 Labeling for asbestos waste disposal General Construction Debris Proper way to clean up asbestos-containing dust Standard shop vacuum Proper way to clean up asbestos-containing dust Dry broom only Proper way to clean up asbestos-containing dust Compressed air and sweeping Document certifying worker training for asbestos projects AHERA waiver Document certifying worker training for asbestos projects CalEPA Asbestos Card Document certifying worker training for asbestos projects EPA Notification Form What a PCM air clearance test measures Surface lead contamination What a PCM air clearance test measures Wall moisture concentration What a PCM air clearance test measures Carbon monoxide levels PPE typically required for Class II asbestos work Half-mask respirator and disposable coveralls PPE typically required for Class II asbestos work Steel-toe boots and gloves PPE typically required for Class II asbestos work Earplugs and goggles PPE typically required for Class II asbestos work Lab coat and nitrile gloves Ventilation for an asbestos containment area With a HEPA-filtered negative air machine Ventilation for an asbestos containment area Without ventilation Ventilation for an asbestos containment area By opening exterior windows Ventilation for an asbestos containment area With window fans What renovators must do before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Provide Renovate Right pamphlet and follow RRP rules What renovators must do before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Test for asbestos What renovators must do before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Notify OSHA What renovators must do before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Use non-lead paint Until project completion The duration for which RRP documentation must be retained by a certified firm. 5 years The duration for which RRP documentation must be retained by a certified firm. Indefinitely The duration for which RRP documentation must be retained by a certified firm. 3 years The duration for which RRP documentation must be retained by a certified firm. Cal/OSHA regulation for permissible exposure to asbestos Title 8, Section 5208. Cal/OSHA regulation for permissible exposure to asbestos OSHA 1910 Subpart Z. Cal/OSHA regulation for permissible exposure to asbestos Title 22, Section 66261. Cal/OSHA regulation for permissible exposure to asbestos Title 8, Section 5155. Responsible for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA The Principal. Responsible for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA The Local Education Agency (LEA). Responsible for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA EPA Field Agent. Responsible for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA The Superintendent of Public Instruction. Asbestos waste labeling for disposal Asbestos-containing material, danger warning. Asbestos waste labeling for disposal General Construction Debris. Asbestos waste labeling for disposal Hazardous Waste Code 1. Asbestos waste labeling for disposal Biohazard only. Proper way to clean up asbestos-containing dust Use wet methods and HEPA vacuuming. Proper way to clean up asbestos-containing dust Standard shop vacuum. Proper way to clean up asbestos-containing dust Dry broom only. Proper way to clean up asbestos-containing dust Compressed air and sweeping. Document certifying worker training for asbestos projects MAP-accredited training certificate. Document certifying worker training for asbestos projects CalEPA Asbestos Card. Document certifying worker training for asbestos projects EPA Notification Form. Document certifying worker training for asbestos projects AHERA waiver. PCM air clearance test measures Concentration of airborne fibers per cubic centimeter. PCM air clearance test measures Surface lead contamination. PCM air clearance test measures Wall moisture concentration. PCM air clearance test measures Carbon monoxide levels. PPE typically required for Class II asbestos work Half-mask respirator and disposable coveralls. PPE typically required for Class II asbestos work Steel-toe boots and gloves. PPE typically required for Class II asbestos work Lab coat and nitrile gloves. PPE typically required for Class II asbestos work Earplugs and goggles. Ventilation for asbestos containment area With a HEPA-filtered negative air machine. Ventilation for asbestos containment area Without ventilation. Ventilation for asbestos containment area With window fans. Ventilation for asbestos containment area By opening exterior windows. Renovators' requirement before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Provide Renovate Right pamphlet and follow RRP rules. Renovators' requirement before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Test for asbestos. Renovators' requirement before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Use non-lead paint. Renovators' requirement before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Notify OSHA. Responsible party for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA The Local Education Agency (LEA) Responsible party for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA The Principal Responsible party for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA EPA Field Agent Responsible party for developing the school's asbestos management plan under AHERA The Superintendent of Public Instruction Ventilation method for an asbestos containment area Without ventilation Ventilation method for an asbestos containment area With window fans Ventilation method for an asbestos containment area By opening exterior windows Duration for retaining RRP documentation by a certified firm Indefinitely Duration for retaining RRP documentation by a certified firm 3 years Duration for retaining RRP documentation by a certified firm 5 years Duration for retaining RRP documentation by a certified firm Until project completion Permissible exposure to asbestos Cal/OSHA regulation Title 8, Section 5155 Asbestos management plan responsibility under AHERA The Local Education Agency (LEA) Asbestos waste labeling for disposal Asbestos-containing material, danger warning Proper cleanup of asbestos-containing dust Use wet methods and HEPA vacuuming PCM air clearance test measurement Concentration of airborne fibers per cubic centimeter PPE for Class II asbestos work Half-mask respirator and disposable coveralls Ventilation of asbestos containment area With a HEPA-filtered negative air machine Renovators' requirement before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Provide Renovate Right pamphlet and follow RRP rules Retention period for RRP documentation by a certified firm Until project completion Asbestos management plan responsibility under AHERA The Superintendent of Public Instruction Asbestos waste labeling for disposal Biohazard only Proper cleanup of asbestos-containing dust Dry broom only PCM air clearance test measurement Carbon monoxide levels PPE for Class II asbestos work Lab coat and nitrile gloves Ventilation of asbestos containment area Without ventilation Renovators' requirement before disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes Test for asbestos Retention period for RRP documentation by a certified firm 5 years Asbestos management plan responsibility under AHERA EPA Field Agent Asbestos waste labeling for disposal Hazardous Waste Code 1 Proper cleanup of asbestos-containing dust Standard shop vacuum PCM air clearance test measurement Wall moisture concentration PPE for Class II asbestos work Ventilation of asbestos containment area With window fans