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CSST EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 COMPLETE 160 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
Is the removal of TSI with a glovebag a one man job? - ANSWER-No. It
requires two workers for Class I abatement using glovebags.
Are Class II asbestos abatement projects required to be performed under
negative pressure according to CalOSHA? - ANSWER-No.
When can a contractor cease air monitoring ? - ANSWER-If the periodic
monitoring required by subsection (f)(3) of 8 CCR 1529 reveals that
employee exposures, as indicated by statistically reliable measurements, are
below the permissible exposure limit and excursion limit the employer may
discontinue monitoring for those employees whose exposures are
represented by such monitoring.
True/False. A contractor can cease personal air sampling for class 1 and 2
work with a negative exposure assessment? - ANSWER-True
At what level of exposure does CalOSHA regulate exposure to asbestos? -
ANSWER-Any level of asbestos exposure is regulated by CalOSHA.
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What is the definition of an Asbestos Containing Construction Material in
California? - ANSWER-Means any manufactured construction material
which contains more than 0.1% asbestos by weight.
What is a CIH? - ANSWER-A Certified Industrial Hygienist means one that
is certified in the practice of industrial hygiene by the American Board of
Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
What is the 4:1 rule for ladders? - ANSWER-For every four feet of height you
must climb on the ladder move the base one foot away from the wall.
Are shorts appropriate on a job site? - ANSWER-No they are not, unless they
are used under disposable protective clothing.
What is typical PPE required on a construction site? - ANSWER-High
visibility safety vest, hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, full length
pants, appropriate hearing protection, possibly a long sleeve shirt or jacket,
heavy duty work gloves and/or nitrile gloves
Is asbestos always disposed of as Hazardous Waste? - ANSWER-No. Non-
friable ACM waste is considered non-hazardous asbestos waste. Friable
ACM waste is considered a non-RCRA hazardous waste in California.
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If a friable material contains 0.5% asbestos by weight, confirmed by point
count, does it have to be disposed of as a non-RCRA hazardous waste? -
ANSWER-No. It is not considered an asbestos-containing material by
NESHAP or DTSC so it can be disposed of as general construction waste.
Since CalOSHA regulates any exposure to asbestos CalOSHA regulations
will still apply.
Describe the implications of simply following regulations versus maintaining
state of the art practices - ANSWER-Liability may be based on state of the
art practices.
What are the three different kinds of liability contractors and consultants
should be concerned with? - ANSWER-Criminal Liability - arises from a
violation of a statute (such as NESHAP). Statutes impose criminal
punishments for disobeying.
Regulatory Liability - imposed through the operations of governmental
regulatory agencies. Penalties can be loss of certifications to monetary
penalties (such as OSHA or EPA)
Civil Liability - arises out of controversies between private parties and is
imposed through lawsuits. These are rules derived from written opinion from
judges. This is most likely to arise under either contract or tort.
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What is the difference between contract and tort liability? - ANSWER-
Contract Liability refers to not fulfilling the terms of a previously-agreed upon
contract.
Tort Liability refers to a civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy of
money damages. This is often due to negligence. A complainant must show
injury or damage caused by someone else's breach of duty or rule of
conduct.
Identify the most likely parties to a legal action against a contractor -
ANSWER-building owners, building occupants, other 3rd parties
Describe the difference between claims-made insurance and occurrence-
based insurance ? - ANSWER-Claims made - Claims can be made only
during the policy period for something that occurred during the policy period.
Occurrence - insures occurrences that take place during the policy period
regardless of when the claim is filed. A claim can be filed at any time during,
or after, the policy period as long as the occurrence took place during the
policy period.
What are the types of insurance a building owner would want an asbestos
contractor to possess before being allowed to work in the building ? -
ANSWER-Workers compensation, comprehensive general liability, and
errors and omissions.
CSST EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 COMPLETE 160 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
Is the removal of TSI with a glovebag a one man job? - ANSWER-No. It
requires two workers for Class I abatement using glovebags.
Are Class II asbestos abatement projects required to be performed under
negative pressure according to CalOSHA? - ANSWER-No.
When can a contractor cease air monitoring ? - ANSWER-If the periodic
monitoring required by subsection (f)(3) of 8 CCR 1529 reveals that
employee exposures, as indicated by statistically reliable measurements, are
below the permissible exposure limit and excursion limit the employer may
discontinue monitoring for those employees whose exposures are
represented by such monitoring.
True/False. A contractor can cease personal air sampling for class 1 and 2
work with a negative exposure assessment? - ANSWER-True
At what level of exposure does CalOSHA regulate exposure to asbestos? -
ANSWER-Any level of asbestos exposure is regulated by CalOSHA.
,2|Page
What is the definition of an Asbestos Containing Construction Material in
California? - ANSWER-Means any manufactured construction material
which contains more than 0.1% asbestos by weight.
What is a CIH? - ANSWER-A Certified Industrial Hygienist means one that
is certified in the practice of industrial hygiene by the American Board of
Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
What is the 4:1 rule for ladders? - ANSWER-For every four feet of height you
must climb on the ladder move the base one foot away from the wall.
Are shorts appropriate on a job site? - ANSWER-No they are not, unless they
are used under disposable protective clothing.
What is typical PPE required on a construction site? - ANSWER-High
visibility safety vest, hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, full length
pants, appropriate hearing protection, possibly a long sleeve shirt or jacket,
heavy duty work gloves and/or nitrile gloves
Is asbestos always disposed of as Hazardous Waste? - ANSWER-No. Non-
friable ACM waste is considered non-hazardous asbestos waste. Friable
ACM waste is considered a non-RCRA hazardous waste in California.
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If a friable material contains 0.5% asbestos by weight, confirmed by point
count, does it have to be disposed of as a non-RCRA hazardous waste? -
ANSWER-No. It is not considered an asbestos-containing material by
NESHAP or DTSC so it can be disposed of as general construction waste.
Since CalOSHA regulates any exposure to asbestos CalOSHA regulations
will still apply.
Describe the implications of simply following regulations versus maintaining
state of the art practices - ANSWER-Liability may be based on state of the
art practices.
What are the three different kinds of liability contractors and consultants
should be concerned with? - ANSWER-Criminal Liability - arises from a
violation of a statute (such as NESHAP). Statutes impose criminal
punishments for disobeying.
Regulatory Liability - imposed through the operations of governmental
regulatory agencies. Penalties can be loss of certifications to monetary
penalties (such as OSHA or EPA)
Civil Liability - arises out of controversies between private parties and is
imposed through lawsuits. These are rules derived from written opinion from
judges. This is most likely to arise under either contract or tort.
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What is the difference between contract and tort liability? - ANSWER-
Contract Liability refers to not fulfilling the terms of a previously-agreed upon
contract.
Tort Liability refers to a civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy of
money damages. This is often due to negligence. A complainant must show
injury or damage caused by someone else's breach of duty or rule of
conduct.
Identify the most likely parties to a legal action against a contractor -
ANSWER-building owners, building occupants, other 3rd parties
Describe the difference between claims-made insurance and occurrence-
based insurance ? - ANSWER-Claims made - Claims can be made only
during the policy period for something that occurred during the policy period.
Occurrence - insures occurrences that take place during the policy period
regardless of when the claim is filed. A claim can be filed at any time during,
or after, the policy period as long as the occurrence took place during the
policy period.
What are the types of insurance a building owner would want an asbestos
contractor to possess before being allowed to work in the building ? -
ANSWER-Workers compensation, comprehensive general liability, and
errors and omissions.
