CSST EXAM STUDY PREP (REVIEW IN
PROGRESS... AGAIN. 12/3/18) COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED AND THE LATEST SERIES
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ?
Ans: It was a great insulator and binder. It added strength and durability
against weathering and use. It was non-corrosive, did not conduct electricity, and
made spray-on products easier to apply.
Question: What are the two classes of asbestos and their associated types?
Ans: The two classes of asbestos are Serpentine and Amphiboles.
Serpentine consists of one type: Chrysotile.
Amphiboles consists of five types: Amosite, Crocidolite, Anthophyllite, Tremolite,
Actinolite.
Question: Of the different types of Amphiboles, which types were most
commonly used commercially?
Ans: Amosite and Crocidolite
Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos ?
Ans: white , long , curly , hollow
Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ?
Ans: brown / tan ; long and straight
,Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ?
Ans: blue ; long and straight
Question: What is the definition of a Surfacing Material?
Ans: means material that is sprayed-on, troweled-on, or otherwise applied to
surfaces, such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on
structural members, or other materials on surfaces for acoustical, fireproofing, or
other purposes.
Question: What is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation (TSI)?
Ans: means material applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts,
or other interior structural components to prevent heat loss or gain, or water
condensation, or for other purposes.
Question: What is the definition of a Miscellaneous Material?
Ans: means interior building material that is not surfacing material or thermal
system insulation.
Question: What is the definition of Friable?
Ans: means that material, when dry, may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to
powder by hand pressure, and includes previously nonfriable materials after such
previously nonfriable material becomes damaged to the extent that when dry it may
be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
Question: What is the primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ?
Ans: Chrysotile.
,Question: List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be
found
Ans: There are over 3000 building products that may contain asbestos. A
limited list of examples are: taping mud, flooring mastics/adhesives, popcorn
ceilings, fireproofing, vinyl floor tiles, sheet flooring backing, transite, fire doors,
fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding, kiln bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire
safety equipment, auditorium curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, HVAC duct tape,
and many many more.
Question: What are the 3 major diseases related to asbestos exposures ?
Ans: Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma.
Question: What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for asbestos
related illnesses ?
Ans: The time between exposure to asbestos and the time symptoms appear. 10-
40 years.
Question: What asbestos-related disease normally appears only after
prolonged, heavy, occupational exposure to asbestos ?
Ans: Asbestosis
Question: What asbestos related disease primarily affects those exposed to
asbestos who smoke cigarettes?
Ans: Lung cancer. There is a synergistic effect that increases the workers chances
of getting lung cancer over 50 times.
, Question: Who must participate in a medical surveillance program?
Ans: 8 CCR1529 (m) (1).
A. The employer shall institute a medical surveillance program for all employees
who, for a combined total of 30 or more days per year, are engaged in Class I, II,
and III work or are exposed at or above the permissible exposure limit. For
purposes of this paragraph, any day in which a worker engages in Class II or Class
III operations or a combination thereof on intact material for one hour or less
(taking into account the entire time spent on the removal operation, including
cleanup) and, while doing so, adheres fully to the work practices specified in this
standard, shall not be counted.
B. For employees otherwise required by this standard to wear a negative pressure
respirator, employers shall ensure employees are physically able to perform the
work and use the equipment. This determination shall be made under the supervision
of a physician.
Question: When are asbestos medical surveillance physical exams required ?
Ans: 1. Prior to assignment of the employee to an area where negative-
pressure respirators are worn;
2. When the employee is assigned to an area where exposure to asbestos may be
at or above the permissible exposure limit for 30 or more days per year, or
engage in Class I, II or III work for a combined total of 30 or more days per year,
PROGRESS... AGAIN. 12/3/18) COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED AND THE LATEST SERIES
Why was asbestos added to construction materials ?
Ans: It was a great insulator and binder. It added strength and durability
against weathering and use. It was non-corrosive, did not conduct electricity, and
made spray-on products easier to apply.
Question: What are the two classes of asbestos and their associated types?
Ans: The two classes of asbestos are Serpentine and Amphiboles.
Serpentine consists of one type: Chrysotile.
Amphiboles consists of five types: Amosite, Crocidolite, Anthophyllite, Tremolite,
Actinolite.
Question: Of the different types of Amphiboles, which types were most
commonly used commercially?
Ans: Amosite and Crocidolite
Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos ?
Ans: white , long , curly , hollow
Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ?
Ans: brown / tan ; long and straight
,Question: What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ?
Ans: blue ; long and straight
Question: What is the definition of a Surfacing Material?
Ans: means material that is sprayed-on, troweled-on, or otherwise applied to
surfaces, such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on
structural members, or other materials on surfaces for acoustical, fireproofing, or
other purposes.
Question: What is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation (TSI)?
Ans: means material applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts,
or other interior structural components to prevent heat loss or gain, or water
condensation, or for other purposes.
Question: What is the definition of a Miscellaneous Material?
Ans: means interior building material that is not surfacing material or thermal
system insulation.
Question: What is the definition of Friable?
Ans: means that material, when dry, may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to
powder by hand pressure, and includes previously nonfriable materials after such
previously nonfriable material becomes damaged to the extent that when dry it may
be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
Question: What is the primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ?
Ans: Chrysotile.
,Question: List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be
found
Ans: There are over 3000 building products that may contain asbestos. A
limited list of examples are: taping mud, flooring mastics/adhesives, popcorn
ceilings, fireproofing, vinyl floor tiles, sheet flooring backing, transite, fire doors,
fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding, kiln bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire
safety equipment, auditorium curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, HVAC duct tape,
and many many more.
Question: What are the 3 major diseases related to asbestos exposures ?
Ans: Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma.
Question: What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for asbestos
related illnesses ?
Ans: The time between exposure to asbestos and the time symptoms appear. 10-
40 years.
Question: What asbestos-related disease normally appears only after
prolonged, heavy, occupational exposure to asbestos ?
Ans: Asbestosis
Question: What asbestos related disease primarily affects those exposed to
asbestos who smoke cigarettes?
Ans: Lung cancer. There is a synergistic effect that increases the workers chances
of getting lung cancer over 50 times.
, Question: Who must participate in a medical surveillance program?
Ans: 8 CCR1529 (m) (1).
A. The employer shall institute a medical surveillance program for all employees
who, for a combined total of 30 or more days per year, are engaged in Class I, II,
and III work or are exposed at or above the permissible exposure limit. For
purposes of this paragraph, any day in which a worker engages in Class II or Class
III operations or a combination thereof on intact material for one hour or less
(taking into account the entire time spent on the removal operation, including
cleanup) and, while doing so, adheres fully to the work practices specified in this
standard, shall not be counted.
B. For employees otherwise required by this standard to wear a negative pressure
respirator, employers shall ensure employees are physically able to perform the
work and use the equipment. This determination shall be made under the supervision
of a physician.
Question: When are asbestos medical surveillance physical exams required ?
Ans: 1. Prior to assignment of the employee to an area where negative-
pressure respirators are worn;
2. When the employee is assigned to an area where exposure to asbestos may be
at or above the permissible exposure limit for 30 or more days per year, or
engage in Class I, II or III work for a combined total of 30 or more days per year,
