NYS Asbestos Investigator
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 1,000 SF or
less - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 3
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 1,000 SF to
5,000 SF - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 5
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 5,000 SF or
greater - CORRECT ANSWER-at least 7
What is the recommended sample number for surfacing material - CORRECT
ANSWER-always 9
How many samples of thermal insulation should be taken in general? - CORRECT
ANSWER-At least 3 bulk samples in a random matter of each homogenous material
When can you take 1 sample of thermal insulation - CORRECT ANSWER-If the
material is a patch and is less than 6 linear feet
ACM is defined as what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Asbestos-containing material, defined
as any material containing more than 1% asbestos by weight
When did the EPA guidance go into effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-March 31, 1986
Friable Asbestos - CORRECT ANSWER-means any ACM applied to ceilings, walls,
structural activities that can be crumbled pulverized or reduced to powder by hand
pressure
Local Education Agency (LEA) - CORRECT ANSWER-public school district or any
owner of a private, non-profit or secondary education facility
Asbestos types - CORRECT ANSWER-Chrysotile,
Amosite,
Crocidolite,
Anthophyllite
Actinolite
Tremolite
Response action - CORRECT ANSWER-means methods to protect human health and
the environment from ACM
,What is the goal AHERA? - CORRECT ANSWER-To identify the presence of ACM in a
school facility
When is a response action required? - CORRECT ANSWER-When damage or potential
damage occurs
ACBM - CORRECT ANSWER-Asbestos Containing Building Material
homogenous area - CORRECT ANSWER-means an area of surfacing material, thermal
insulation, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in color and texture
miscellaneous building materials - CORRECT ANSWER-materials that are not included
in thermal or surfacing, interior building components; floor and ceiling tiles, wall paper,
glue
operations and maintenance program - CORRECT ANSWER-A program of work
practices regarding ACBM
Surfacing Material - CORRECT ANSWER-material sprayed, troweled on or applies to
surfaces (acoustical plaster or fire proofing materials)
Thermal System Insulation is considered what? - CORRECT ANSWER-insulation
applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, tanks, ducts or other structural components to prevent
heat loss or gain.
When do you not need to sample thermal insulation? - CORRECT ANSWER-If it is
fiberglass
How many samples are required for miscellaneous material - CORRECT ANSWER-2 or
as many as to determine if it is ACM or not
PLM - CORRECT ANSWER-Polarized Light Microscopy
TEM - CORRECT ANSWER-transmission electron microscopy
Can bulk samples be composited - CORRECT ANSWER-No
When is a material considered asbestos? - CORRECT ANSWER-If at least one sample
has greater than 1% ACM
What does the lab need to provide on the report? - CORRECT ANSWER-name,
address, person performing and signature, and date of analysis
, If there is ACM or suspect ACM what must be done in the report? - CORRECT
ANSWER-You need to report the square or linear feet, position of material, floor, and
condition of the material
What should diagrams/blueprint have on them for the report/inspection? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Date of sampling, address, specific locations of sampled materials, square
footage, PACM
What must be on the DEP form regarding the inspectors? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Name, address, and signature of each licensed inspector or investigator, and their
accreditation number
What five items should be documented for an inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Date of the inspection, name, signature, and accreditation number of each inspector
performing it
2. Diagram with items marked out
3. Description of the materials and location with inspector or investigator information
with their accreditation number and signature
4. copy of lab results with correct lab info
5. Any suspect ACM or ACBM described with location
Asbestos Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-heat resistant, chemical resistant,
friction resistant, fire resistant, electrical resistant, acoustical properties, high tensile
strength
health effects of asbestos - CORRECT ANSWER-asbestosis, lung cancer,
mesothelioma
industrial code 56 - CORRECT ANSWER-ASBESTOS part __ of Title 12 of the Official
Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York
Who does IR 56 not apply for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Home owners of single family
dwelling that are performing the work themselves, the manufacturing of asbestos
materials or use of asbestos containing materials in production
HEPA filter - CORRECT ANSWER-high efficiency particulate air filter
Where is the word asbestos derived from - CORRECT ANSWER-ancient greek
When was asbestos first discovered - CORRECT ANSWER-by the romans and Greeks
and greeks reported deaths of slaves
mesothelioma - CORRECT ANSWER-Rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura and
associated with asbestos exposure.
Most common type of asbestos - CORRECT ANSWER-chrysotile
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 1,000 SF or
less - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 3
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 1,000 SF to
5,000 SF - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 5
How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 5,000 SF or
greater - CORRECT ANSWER-at least 7
What is the recommended sample number for surfacing material - CORRECT
ANSWER-always 9
How many samples of thermal insulation should be taken in general? - CORRECT
ANSWER-At least 3 bulk samples in a random matter of each homogenous material
When can you take 1 sample of thermal insulation - CORRECT ANSWER-If the
material is a patch and is less than 6 linear feet
ACM is defined as what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Asbestos-containing material, defined
as any material containing more than 1% asbestos by weight
When did the EPA guidance go into effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-March 31, 1986
Friable Asbestos - CORRECT ANSWER-means any ACM applied to ceilings, walls,
structural activities that can be crumbled pulverized or reduced to powder by hand
pressure
Local Education Agency (LEA) - CORRECT ANSWER-public school district or any
owner of a private, non-profit or secondary education facility
Asbestos types - CORRECT ANSWER-Chrysotile,
Amosite,
Crocidolite,
Anthophyllite
Actinolite
Tremolite
Response action - CORRECT ANSWER-means methods to protect human health and
the environment from ACM
,What is the goal AHERA? - CORRECT ANSWER-To identify the presence of ACM in a
school facility
When is a response action required? - CORRECT ANSWER-When damage or potential
damage occurs
ACBM - CORRECT ANSWER-Asbestos Containing Building Material
homogenous area - CORRECT ANSWER-means an area of surfacing material, thermal
insulation, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in color and texture
miscellaneous building materials - CORRECT ANSWER-materials that are not included
in thermal or surfacing, interior building components; floor and ceiling tiles, wall paper,
glue
operations and maintenance program - CORRECT ANSWER-A program of work
practices regarding ACBM
Surfacing Material - CORRECT ANSWER-material sprayed, troweled on or applies to
surfaces (acoustical plaster or fire proofing materials)
Thermal System Insulation is considered what? - CORRECT ANSWER-insulation
applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, tanks, ducts or other structural components to prevent
heat loss or gain.
When do you not need to sample thermal insulation? - CORRECT ANSWER-If it is
fiberglass
How many samples are required for miscellaneous material - CORRECT ANSWER-2 or
as many as to determine if it is ACM or not
PLM - CORRECT ANSWER-Polarized Light Microscopy
TEM - CORRECT ANSWER-transmission electron microscopy
Can bulk samples be composited - CORRECT ANSWER-No
When is a material considered asbestos? - CORRECT ANSWER-If at least one sample
has greater than 1% ACM
What does the lab need to provide on the report? - CORRECT ANSWER-name,
address, person performing and signature, and date of analysis
, If there is ACM or suspect ACM what must be done in the report? - CORRECT
ANSWER-You need to report the square or linear feet, position of material, floor, and
condition of the material
What should diagrams/blueprint have on them for the report/inspection? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Date of sampling, address, specific locations of sampled materials, square
footage, PACM
What must be on the DEP form regarding the inspectors? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Name, address, and signature of each licensed inspector or investigator, and their
accreditation number
What five items should be documented for an inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Date of the inspection, name, signature, and accreditation number of each inspector
performing it
2. Diagram with items marked out
3. Description of the materials and location with inspector or investigator information
with their accreditation number and signature
4. copy of lab results with correct lab info
5. Any suspect ACM or ACBM described with location
Asbestos Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-heat resistant, chemical resistant,
friction resistant, fire resistant, electrical resistant, acoustical properties, high tensile
strength
health effects of asbestos - CORRECT ANSWER-asbestosis, lung cancer,
mesothelioma
industrial code 56 - CORRECT ANSWER-ASBESTOS part __ of Title 12 of the Official
Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York
Who does IR 56 not apply for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Home owners of single family
dwelling that are performing the work themselves, the manufacturing of asbestos
materials or use of asbestos containing materials in production
HEPA filter - CORRECT ANSWER-high efficiency particulate air filter
Where is the word asbestos derived from - CORRECT ANSWER-ancient greek
When was asbestos first discovered - CORRECT ANSWER-by the romans and Greeks
and greeks reported deaths of slaves
mesothelioma - CORRECT ANSWER-Rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura and
associated with asbestos exposure.
Most common type of asbestos - CORRECT ANSWER-chrysotile
