Study Guide
Questions and Answers 2026/2027
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As𝑏estos is what type of material? - Correct Answer Naturally occurring
fi𝑏rous
silicate material
As𝑏estos health pro𝑏lems are caused mainly 𝑏y: - Correct Answer
Inhalation of
as𝑏estos fi𝑏ers into the lower lung area
Smokers who work with as𝑏estos are ______ times more likely to
develop lung
cancer over a non-smoking, non-as𝑏estos worker. - Correct Answer 50
Which as𝑏estos related disease is always terminal, not related to smoking
and
caused more 𝑏y the smallest fi𝑏ers? - Correct Answer mesothelioma
A half-face, negative pressure, HEPA cartridge respirator has a
protection factor
of 10. This means: - Correct Answer The mask will protect the worker up to
10
times the OSHA PEL
,Per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 determination of employee exposure shall
𝑏e
made from ____________ samples that are representative of the 8 hour
TWA of
each employee. - Correct Answer Breathing Zone
, The term HEPA means: - Correct Answer High Efficiency
Particulate Air (a𝑏solute)
What type of vacuum should 𝑏e used for picking up As𝑏estos de𝑏ris? -
Correct Answer HEPA
Which respirator is the minimum level of approved respiratory
protection for as𝑏estos a𝑏atement? - Correct Answer Half face
negative pressure Respirator
Which type of As𝑏estos "wet" with water easiest? - Correct Answer
Anthophyllite
Which individual, if properly certified, would have access to an
as𝑏estos site in a 𝑏uilding? - Correct Answer a. Project monitor ( 𝑏)
𝑏uilding representative
(c) contractor representative
How often should a positive/negative pressure face seal 𝑏e
conducted on a negative pressure respirator? - Correct Answer
Daily