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Name the two classifications of Serpentine and Amphibole
asbestos fibers
Of the six types of asbestos Chrysotile and Amosite
fibers, which are the two most
common?
Which type of asbestos is the Amosite
most difficult to keep wet?
What is asbestosis? Scarring of the lung tissue and alveoli
What is mesothelioma? Abnormal, uncontrolled growth (pleural and
peritoneal membranes).
What is lung cancer? Abnormal, uncontrolled cell growth of the
lungs.
What are pleural plaques? Smooth, white raised irregular areas of fibrous
collagen tissue that develop on the pleura and
become calcified. Not considered pre-
malignant. Hyaline material.
What is a latency period? Time between exposure and onset of
symptoms. Acute, intermediate, chronic.
Asbestos latency is usually 10-20+ years.
What is the relationship between Synergistic. It is 50-90x increased risk factor.
smoking and asbestos
, exposure?
What does NESHAP stand for? National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air
Pollutants.
What is the purpose of the No visible emissions
NESHAP regulation?
Which regulatory agency EPA
enforces NESHAP?