Asbestos Supervisor Examination
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1. AHERA Regulation - Correct Answer: (EPA) 40 CFR Parts 763
2. EPA Asbestos Regulations - Correct Answer: NESHAP 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
AHERA 40 CFR Parts 763
ASHAA Public Law 98-377
ASHARA Public Law 101-637
Worker Protection 40 CFR 763
Ban & Phase Out 40 CFR 763.160 to 763.179
3. NESHAP Regulation - Correct Answer: (EPA) 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
4. ASHARA Regulation - Correct Answer: (EPA) Public Law 101-637
,5. Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA) -
Correct Answer: Enacted by the EPA in 1989 as a revision, AHERA's training
requirement applies to all persons working with asbestos in public and
commercial buildings. This means all asbestos workers must have EPA-
approved AHERA training.
Increased required training to 40 hours
(EPA) Public Law 101-637
6. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) -
Correct Answer: NESHAP is part of the EPA Clean Air Act (1970) and states that
asbestos must be kept out of the air. It regulates demolition and renovations
40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M
7. What EPA act is NESHAPs under? - Correct Answer: Clean Air Act
8. How does NESHAPs affect your work? - Correct Answer: It defines any job
that is at least 160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35 cubic feet as a large job.
It states that asbestos must be adequately wet before it can be removed, and
when it is sealed in an airtight container.
It is illegal to drop asbestos more than 50 feet.
No visible emissions.
EPA must be notified in 10 working days prior to demo/reno work (even if there is
no asbestos)
Waste disposal requirements, include labeling with location/generator name.
Buildings must be inspected prior to demo.
, 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M (EPA)
9. Ban and Phase Out Rule - Correct Answer: Enacted by the EPA in 1990 as a
seven year phased ban on 94% of all asbestos products. It was overturned by
the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Only products that were discontinued before
the case overturned are still banned.
40 CFR 763.160 to 763.179
10. Worker Protection Rule - Correct Answer: Some state and local govt
workers are not protected by OSHA. EPA's rule gives workers who conduct
asbestos the same protection as everyone.
40 CFR 763
11.Key OSHA Regulations - Correct Answer: Construction Industry Asbestos
Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101
Respirator Standard 29 CFR 1910.134
12. Construction Industry Asbestos Standard Regulation - Correct Answer: 29
CFR 1926.1101 (OSHA)
13. Respirator Standard Regulation - Correct Answer: 29 CFR 1910.134 (OSHA)
14. Construction Industry Asbestos Standard - Correct Answer: OSHA
Regulation covering asbestos abatement. The standard sets the PEL of 0.1 f/cc
and EL of 1.0 f/cc of asbestos in air.
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
Instant Download Pdf
1. AHERA Regulation - Correct Answer: (EPA) 40 CFR Parts 763
2. EPA Asbestos Regulations - Correct Answer: NESHAP 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
AHERA 40 CFR Parts 763
ASHAA Public Law 98-377
ASHARA Public Law 101-637
Worker Protection 40 CFR 763
Ban & Phase Out 40 CFR 763.160 to 763.179
3. NESHAP Regulation - Correct Answer: (EPA) 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
4. ASHARA Regulation - Correct Answer: (EPA) Public Law 101-637
,5. Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA) -
Correct Answer: Enacted by the EPA in 1989 as a revision, AHERA's training
requirement applies to all persons working with asbestos in public and
commercial buildings. This means all asbestos workers must have EPA-
approved AHERA training.
Increased required training to 40 hours
(EPA) Public Law 101-637
6. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) -
Correct Answer: NESHAP is part of the EPA Clean Air Act (1970) and states that
asbestos must be kept out of the air. It regulates demolition and renovations
40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M
7. What EPA act is NESHAPs under? - Correct Answer: Clean Air Act
8. How does NESHAPs affect your work? - Correct Answer: It defines any job
that is at least 160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35 cubic feet as a large job.
It states that asbestos must be adequately wet before it can be removed, and
when it is sealed in an airtight container.
It is illegal to drop asbestos more than 50 feet.
No visible emissions.
EPA must be notified in 10 working days prior to demo/reno work (even if there is
no asbestos)
Waste disposal requirements, include labeling with location/generator name.
Buildings must be inspected prior to demo.
, 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M (EPA)
9. Ban and Phase Out Rule - Correct Answer: Enacted by the EPA in 1990 as a
seven year phased ban on 94% of all asbestos products. It was overturned by
the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Only products that were discontinued before
the case overturned are still banned.
40 CFR 763.160 to 763.179
10. Worker Protection Rule - Correct Answer: Some state and local govt
workers are not protected by OSHA. EPA's rule gives workers who conduct
asbestos the same protection as everyone.
40 CFR 763
11.Key OSHA Regulations - Correct Answer: Construction Industry Asbestos
Standard 29 CFR 1926.1101
Respirator Standard 29 CFR 1910.134
12. Construction Industry Asbestos Standard Regulation - Correct Answer: 29
CFR 1926.1101 (OSHA)
13. Respirator Standard Regulation - Correct Answer: 29 CFR 1910.134 (OSHA)
14. Construction Industry Asbestos Standard - Correct Answer: OSHA
Regulation covering asbestos abatement. The standard sets the PEL of 0.1 f/cc
and EL of 1.0 f/cc of asbestos in air.
