MARYLAND ASBESTOS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The lean ratio of an extension ladder - Answers - 4:1
According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a non-NESHAP size project,
how many samples must be taken with results of what? - Answers - 5 samples taken
inside with results of each <0.0 f/cc
What are the notification requirements in Virginia? - Answers - 20 calendar days for any
project greater than 10 sq feet or linear feet
In what jurisdiction do individuals need an asbestos supervisor or working linsense -
Answers - Need a license everywhere
Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate
subcontractors for labor and materials - Answers - Performance Bond
Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA - Answers -
Full face air purifying respirator
What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying
respirator is being worn? - Answers - 23.5%
Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? - Answers - Class B
What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator - Answers - 50
Friable ACM is any material that can be: - Answers - Crushed, pulverized, reduced to
powder by hand pressure when dry
The OSHA permissible exposure limit is - Answers - 0.1 f/cc over 8 hours TWA
According to ASHERA, how many air samples must be taken for final clearance for
NESHAP size project? - Answers - 13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields blanks , one
sealed blank)TEM
Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by - Answers - National
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
AHERA is for - Answers - Public schools K-12
, What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC - Answers - 10 working
days prior to start NESHAP size projects and any project over 18 square feet of flooring.
Building owner to notify tenants no less than 30 days prior to start of the project in
writing
What is a NESHAP sized project - Answers - 160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35
cubic feet
The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: - Answers -
Once a shift
In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? -
Answers - Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and exits from the
work site.
NESHAP regulations provide definitions for - Answers - Renovations, Adequately Wet,
and Demolitions
The definition of PACM is - Answers - TSI and surfacing material found in a building
constructed no later than 1980
The OSHA Asbestos in construction standard required employees to maintain exposure
monitoring results for how many years? - Answers - 30 years
What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? - Answers - There is no safe limit
What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? - Answers - Simulates the conditions in
the work area
Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: - Answers - To predict what future
exposures should be on this project
According to OSHA construction standard, fall protection is required at working at or
above - Answers - 6 feet
What info is required on a safety data sheet? - Answers - First aid procedures,
emergency clean up procedures, type of PPE
When conducting final air samples in Maryland, how many samples are needed? -
Answers - One per room, one per 5,000 sq feet of containment or 50,000 cubic feet of
containment, whichever is greater
Exposure minoring is the responsibility of the: - Answers - Competent person
Some of the risk factors associated with asbestos is: - Answers - Fiber size, personal
susceptibility, smoking
ANSWERS
The lean ratio of an extension ladder - Answers - 4:1
According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a non-NESHAP size project,
how many samples must be taken with results of what? - Answers - 5 samples taken
inside with results of each <0.0 f/cc
What are the notification requirements in Virginia? - Answers - 20 calendar days for any
project greater than 10 sq feet or linear feet
In what jurisdiction do individuals need an asbestos supervisor or working linsense -
Answers - Need a license everywhere
Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate
subcontractors for labor and materials - Answers - Performance Bond
Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA - Answers -
Full face air purifying respirator
What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying
respirator is being worn? - Answers - 23.5%
Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? - Answers - Class B
What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator - Answers - 50
Friable ACM is any material that can be: - Answers - Crushed, pulverized, reduced to
powder by hand pressure when dry
The OSHA permissible exposure limit is - Answers - 0.1 f/cc over 8 hours TWA
According to ASHERA, how many air samples must be taken for final clearance for
NESHAP size project? - Answers - 13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields blanks , one
sealed blank)TEM
Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by - Answers - National
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
AHERA is for - Answers - Public schools K-12
, What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC - Answers - 10 working
days prior to start NESHAP size projects and any project over 18 square feet of flooring.
Building owner to notify tenants no less than 30 days prior to start of the project in
writing
What is a NESHAP sized project - Answers - 160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35
cubic feet
The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: - Answers -
Once a shift
In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? -
Answers - Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and exits from the
work site.
NESHAP regulations provide definitions for - Answers - Renovations, Adequately Wet,
and Demolitions
The definition of PACM is - Answers - TSI and surfacing material found in a building
constructed no later than 1980
The OSHA Asbestos in construction standard required employees to maintain exposure
monitoring results for how many years? - Answers - 30 years
What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? - Answers - There is no safe limit
What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? - Answers - Simulates the conditions in
the work area
Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: - Answers - To predict what future
exposures should be on this project
According to OSHA construction standard, fall protection is required at working at or
above - Answers - 6 feet
What info is required on a safety data sheet? - Answers - First aid procedures,
emergency clean up procedures, type of PPE
When conducting final air samples in Maryland, how many samples are needed? -
Answers - One per room, one per 5,000 sq feet of containment or 50,000 cubic feet of
containment, whichever is greater
Exposure minoring is the responsibility of the: - Answers - Competent person
Some of the risk factors associated with asbestos is: - Answers - Fiber size, personal
susceptibility, smoking
