Asbestos Awareness Verified Questions And Answers
What's the most common type of asbestos found in building materials? ANS chrysotile
What's the main route of exposure for asbestos fibers into the body? ANS inhalation
Asbestos must always be removed once discovered ANS false
Asbestos fibers can remain suspended in the air for days ANS true
Given moderate exposure to asbestos, smokers have the same chance of developing an asbestos-related disease
as nonsmokers ANS false
Improper cleanup of ACM or failing to report damage to ACM may lead to liability findings against the
institutions and individual employees ANS true
Asbestos coordinators oversee: ANS all of these
Why was asbestos added to building products? ANS heat-resistance and high tensile strength
Which of the following should be considered suspicious in detecting asbestos? ANS all of these
It's only necessary for maintenance or custodial employees to know the serious nature of asbestos issues. ANS
false
Asbestos cleanup and removal are important procedures best left for trained and equipped workers. ANS
true
Which act required the EPA to enforce regulations designed to protect the general public from exposure to
airborne health hazards? ANS Clean Air Act of 1970
The effects of asbestos exposure usually appear soon after exposure. ANS false
What's the most common type of asbestos found in building materials? ANS chrysotile
What's the main route of exposure for asbestos fibers into the body? ANS inhalation
Asbestos must always be removed once discovered ANS false
Asbestos fibers can remain suspended in the air for days ANS true
Given moderate exposure to asbestos, smokers have the same chance of developing an asbestos-related disease
as nonsmokers ANS false
Improper cleanup of ACM or failing to report damage to ACM may lead to liability findings against the
institutions and individual employees ANS true
Asbestos coordinators oversee: ANS all of these
Why was asbestos added to building products? ANS heat-resistance and high tensile strength
Which of the following should be considered suspicious in detecting asbestos? ANS all of these
It's only necessary for maintenance or custodial employees to know the serious nature of asbestos issues. ANS
false
Asbestos cleanup and removal are important procedures best left for trained and equipped workers. ANS
true
Which act required the EPA to enforce regulations designed to protect the general public from exposure to
airborne health hazards? ANS Clean Air Act of 1970
The effects of asbestos exposure usually appear soon after exposure. ANS false
