asbestos awareness
An appropriate response from an appropriately trained operations and management
team to a minor fiber release would include which of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Thoroughly saturating debris using wet methods
The risk of developing adverse health effects is greatest when: - CORRECT ANSWER-
all of these
Why does friable asbestos pose a greater risk to health than nonfriable asbestos? -
CORRECT ANSWER-fibers are released into the air and can be easily inhaled
Which of these is the best solution once an asbestos danger has been identified? -
CORRECT ANSWER-proper removal or complete enclosure
Asbestos abatement qualifies as a typical construction or renovation project. -
CORRECT ANSWER-false
Asbestos coordinators oversee: - CORRECT ANSWER-all of these
Why was asbestos added to building products? - CORRECT ANSWER-heat-resistance
and high tensile strength
Which of the following should be considered suspicious in detecting asbestos? -
CORRECT ANSWER-all of these
It's only necessary for maintenance or custodial employees to know the serious nature
of asbestos issues. - CORRECT ANSWER-false
Asbestos cleanup and removal are important procedures best left for trained and
equipped workers. - CORRECT ANSWER-true
Which act required the EPA to enforce regulations designed to protect the general
public from exposure to airborne health hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clean Air Act
of 1970
The effects of asbestos exposure usually appear soon after exposure. - CORRECT
ANSWER-false
An appropriate response from an appropriately trained operations and management
team to a minor fiber release would include which of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Thoroughly saturating debris using wet methods
The risk of developing adverse health effects is greatest when: - CORRECT ANSWER-
all of these
Why does friable asbestos pose a greater risk to health than nonfriable asbestos? -
CORRECT ANSWER-fibers are released into the air and can be easily inhaled
Which of these is the best solution once an asbestos danger has been identified? -
CORRECT ANSWER-proper removal or complete enclosure
Asbestos abatement qualifies as a typical construction or renovation project. -
CORRECT ANSWER-false
Asbestos coordinators oversee: - CORRECT ANSWER-all of these
Why was asbestos added to building products? - CORRECT ANSWER-heat-resistance
and high tensile strength
Which of the following should be considered suspicious in detecting asbestos? -
CORRECT ANSWER-all of these
It's only necessary for maintenance or custodial employees to know the serious nature
of asbestos issues. - CORRECT ANSWER-false
Asbestos cleanup and removal are important procedures best left for trained and
equipped workers. - CORRECT ANSWER-true
Which act required the EPA to enforce regulations designed to protect the general
public from exposure to airborne health hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clean Air Act
of 1970
The effects of asbestos exposure usually appear soon after exposure. - CORRECT
ANSWER-false
