Asbestos Project Monitor Exam 2023
Name the two classifications of asbestos fibers -ANS- Serpentine and Amphibole Of the six types of asbestos fibers, which are the two most common? -ANS- Chrysotile and Amosite Which type of asbestos is the most difficult to keep wet? -ANS- Amosite What is asbestosis? -ANS- Scarring of the lung tissue and alveoli What is mesothelioma? -ANS- Abnormal, uncontrolled growth (pleural and peritoneal membranes). What is lung cancer? -ANS- Abnormal, uncontrolled cell growth of the lungs. What are pleural plaques? -ANS- Smooth, white raised irregular areas of fibrous collagen tissue that develop on the pleura and become calcified. Not considered pre-malignant. Hyaline material. What is a latency period? -ANS- Time between exposure and onset of symptoms. Acute, intermediate, chronic. Asbestos latency is usually 10-20+ years. What is the relationship between smoking and asbestos exposure? -ANS- Synergistic. It is 50-90x increased risk factor. What does NESHAP stand for? -ANS- National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants. What is the purpose of the NESHAP regulation? -ANS- No visible emissions Which regulatory agency enforces NESHAP? -ANS- EPA What does AHERA stand for? -ANS- Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response
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