QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED AND THE LATEST SERIES
What are common symptoms of mesothelioma?
Ans: Persistent stomach pain, persistent shortness of breath, persistent chest pain
Question: Which of the of the following is a common symptom of lung cancer?
Ans: Persistent cough or change in cough pattern
Question: Which of the following is necessary insurance coverage necessary
for asbestos contractors?
Ans: 500,000 per occurrence for bodily injusry and property damage combined
Question: Start up sequence is as follows
Ans: - post warning signs
- pre-cleaned and removed removable objects
- precleaned and sealed fixed objects
- interruped and tagged electrical circuits
- precleaned surfaces
- sealed off room penetrations
- erected containment barriers
-energize negative air filtration units
- shut down the HVAC system
,Question: When a worker is removing asbestos from a steam tunnel a small
opening, what is requried?
Ans: -constant communication between workers
- at least two workers inside tunnel with supplied air respirators
- standby workers posted with rescue equipment, including self contained breathing
apparatus
--> Not required- a bell connected toa long cord which can be activated by
workers
Question: What should be done with the asbestos records if an asbestos
contractor goes out of business after 25 years and there is no one remaining in
the business to store the records?
Ans: He must notify the director of the NIOSH at least 3 months prior to the
planned disposing of the records
Question: On or after Jan 1, 1987, contractos must be certified to handle
ACM of how many square feet?
Ans: 100 or more
Question: What is the most common symptom of asbestosis?
Ans: Shortness of breath or rales
, Question: If removing more than ____ lf of asbestos pipe insulation or ____ sf
of asbestos surfacing material the EPA regional office and or the State must be
contacted and given advance notice
Ans: 260, 160
Question: According to GISO 5208, a medical examination must be given how
soon after an employee begins asbestos work?
Ans: Within 30 days of the beginning of work
Question: When must DOSH be notified if a condemned building is about to
collapse is torn down and 150 sf of ACM is to be removed?
Ans: With as much advanced notice as possible.
Question: Which of the following is necessary when workers are to work in
high temperature work areas?
Ans: The should be trained in emergency procedures for termperature related
illnesses and injuries.
Question: When is it the safest to handle asbestos?
Ans: when it is wet
Question: What is requried during asbestos training?