Asbestos test all possible questions and answers with
complete solutions 2023/2024
Individuals who smoke and are exposed to asbestos gave a much greater chance
of contracting lung cancer than those who do not; the compound effect of both
carcinogens can be called. .
Synergistic effect
Which of the following activities are expected to create high concentrations of
asbestos in the air (Class 1 work according to OSHA)?
aggressive maintenance activities around thermal system insulation (TSI) and
renovation activities on trawled-on surfaces
OSHA's permissible exposure limit (PEL) in an 8 hr TWA is ___ & the Excursion
Limit (EL) is ___
0.1 fibers/cc & 1 fiber/cc x 30 min. max.
Under the OSHA, asbestos standard, employees have the right to know how
much asbestos they are exposed to and what measures are being taken to
protect them; this information must be provided by. .
the competent person representing the employer
According to EPA & OSHA, asbestos materials that are being abated must be
wet down before they removed/wet down during the removal & bagged wet
When is the removal of dry asbestos allowed by the regulations?
when working around the electrical system & only in the extreme cold
Negative air systems must change the air inside the contaminated area a
minimum of every. .
fifteen minutes
Generally, asbestos related diseases. .
are incurable/take a long time to appear/& are preventable
What are the main properties of asbestos minerals?
fire resistant/durability& resistance to acids
what fiber type is most commonly found in asbestos products?
chrysotile
Eating, smoking, & drinking are activities not allowed in the work area. Temporary
exceptions are granted. .
There are no exceptions
Which of the following are asbestos related diseases are noncancerous?
mesothelioma & pleural plaques
with respect to asbestos related diseases the term "latency period" means. .
the (usually long) time it takes for disease symptoms to appear after exposure
According to OSHA, the frequency of medical surveillance required for workers
exposed permissible exposure limit is . .
every year
The EPA guidelines require asbestos waste to be buried under how much soil?
3 feet
According to OSHA standards, which of the following is the responsibility of the
employer?
, employee exposure monitoring/personal protective equipment/ & hygiene facilities
The selection of respirators is made based on. .
the exposure assessment based on previous area samples/ & the results of personal air
monitoring
What are the main routes of entry for asbestos fibers into our bodies?
inhalation and ingestion
The use of ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required for preventing what
kinds of accidents?
electrocutions
If the concentration outside the respirator is 5 fibers/cc and the worker is wearing
a respirator with a protection factor of 10, what may be the concentration found
inside the respirator?
0.5 fibers/cc
which of the following activities will invalidate the NIOSH certification of a
respirator?
switching parts between manufactures/wearing the respirator with a beard/ & wearing
the same brand, but different size respirator
when the concentration of fibers in the air is 0.1 fibers/cc, how many fibers would
we find in 1 m3? (note: there are one million cubic centimeters in a cubic meter)
100,000 fibers/m3
Under what conditions can workers bypass decontamination requirements?
only in case of emergency to life or health
Which statement is true about enclosures performed on asbestos containing
materials?
They must be impact resistant
According to EPA guidelines asbestos waste must. .
Be placed in double labeled asbestos waste disposable bags/be placed in leaktight
containers/be disposed in an EPA approved waste sites
How often must a worker be evaluated for respirator fit?
When switching respirator manufacturers/every six months/when facial structure change
occurs
How many classes of asbestos work are classified by OSHA construction
standards for asbestos?
Four classes
According to oh shows respiratory standards for asbestos abatement, what is the
maximum use for PAPR on a class one job?
One fibers/cc
Which of the following are respiratory system defenses?
Nose hair and mucous/Celia and white blood cells
What are the components of an emergency evacuation plan?
Universal alarms, marked emergency exits and emergency phone numbers and
evacuation routes
How often should filters be changed in air purifying respirator's
Every day and when the worker detects breathing resistance across the filter or when
the filters get bad
What is the name of the passage use when performing quantitative fit testing?
complete solutions 2023/2024
Individuals who smoke and are exposed to asbestos gave a much greater chance
of contracting lung cancer than those who do not; the compound effect of both
carcinogens can be called. .
Synergistic effect
Which of the following activities are expected to create high concentrations of
asbestos in the air (Class 1 work according to OSHA)?
aggressive maintenance activities around thermal system insulation (TSI) and
renovation activities on trawled-on surfaces
OSHA's permissible exposure limit (PEL) in an 8 hr TWA is ___ & the Excursion
Limit (EL) is ___
0.1 fibers/cc & 1 fiber/cc x 30 min. max.
Under the OSHA, asbestos standard, employees have the right to know how
much asbestos they are exposed to and what measures are being taken to
protect them; this information must be provided by. .
the competent person representing the employer
According to EPA & OSHA, asbestos materials that are being abated must be
wet down before they removed/wet down during the removal & bagged wet
When is the removal of dry asbestos allowed by the regulations?
when working around the electrical system & only in the extreme cold
Negative air systems must change the air inside the contaminated area a
minimum of every. .
fifteen minutes
Generally, asbestos related diseases. .
are incurable/take a long time to appear/& are preventable
What are the main properties of asbestos minerals?
fire resistant/durability& resistance to acids
what fiber type is most commonly found in asbestos products?
chrysotile
Eating, smoking, & drinking are activities not allowed in the work area. Temporary
exceptions are granted. .
There are no exceptions
Which of the following are asbestos related diseases are noncancerous?
mesothelioma & pleural plaques
with respect to asbestos related diseases the term "latency period" means. .
the (usually long) time it takes for disease symptoms to appear after exposure
According to OSHA, the frequency of medical surveillance required for workers
exposed permissible exposure limit is . .
every year
The EPA guidelines require asbestos waste to be buried under how much soil?
3 feet
According to OSHA standards, which of the following is the responsibility of the
employer?
, employee exposure monitoring/personal protective equipment/ & hygiene facilities
The selection of respirators is made based on. .
the exposure assessment based on previous area samples/ & the results of personal air
monitoring
What are the main routes of entry for asbestos fibers into our bodies?
inhalation and ingestion
The use of ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required for preventing what
kinds of accidents?
electrocutions
If the concentration outside the respirator is 5 fibers/cc and the worker is wearing
a respirator with a protection factor of 10, what may be the concentration found
inside the respirator?
0.5 fibers/cc
which of the following activities will invalidate the NIOSH certification of a
respirator?
switching parts between manufactures/wearing the respirator with a beard/ & wearing
the same brand, but different size respirator
when the concentration of fibers in the air is 0.1 fibers/cc, how many fibers would
we find in 1 m3? (note: there are one million cubic centimeters in a cubic meter)
100,000 fibers/m3
Under what conditions can workers bypass decontamination requirements?
only in case of emergency to life or health
Which statement is true about enclosures performed on asbestos containing
materials?
They must be impact resistant
According to EPA guidelines asbestos waste must. .
Be placed in double labeled asbestos waste disposable bags/be placed in leaktight
containers/be disposed in an EPA approved waste sites
How often must a worker be evaluated for respirator fit?
When switching respirator manufacturers/every six months/when facial structure change
occurs
How many classes of asbestos work are classified by OSHA construction
standards for asbestos?
Four classes
According to oh shows respiratory standards for asbestos abatement, what is the
maximum use for PAPR on a class one job?
One fibers/cc
Which of the following are respiratory system defenses?
Nose hair and mucous/Celia and white blood cells
What are the components of an emergency evacuation plan?
Universal alarms, marked emergency exits and emergency phone numbers and
evacuation routes
How often should filters be changed in air purifying respirator's
Every day and when the worker detects breathing resistance across the filter or when
the filters get bad
What is the name of the passage use when performing quantitative fit testing?
