Asbestos Study Guide Questions with Correct
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Characteristics of asbestos:
Fibrous mineral, fireproof, acid resistant, heat resistant from 500-1500 Celsius.
How many types of asbestos containing materials are there?
2 friable, and non-friable
Friable asbestos:
Can be crumbled by hand, used in sheet gasket material, and insulation.
Non-friable asbestos:
Cannot be crumbled by hand, floors and tiles, used in gaskets.
When can asbestos become a health hazard?
Specific work activities such as punching, grinding, sanding, and machining. Also, after
normal deterioration.
What diseases result from asbestos exposure?
Lung cancer, and asbestosis
Lung cancer causes?
Malignant mesothelioma.
How long does it take for mesothelioma to show up?
10-45 years and chances are increased if you smoke
Asbestosis facts:
, Progressively WORSENING, recognized as disabling or fatal
Emergency asbestos removal team (EART) protocol?
Minor removal of friable asbestos materials
Which AFLOAT commands will maintain an EART?
Any ships whose keel was laid prior to 1980
Safety officer (asbestos)
Ensures personnel are TRAINED, ensuring no introduction of asbestos materials to the ship
Engineering officer/ repair department head (asbestos)
Provide PPE, ensure medical screening exams are received, and ensure proper collection of
asbestos materials.
Division officers (asbestos)
Notifies safety and engineering officers when asbestos work is required, ensures mandatory
training is conducted. Makes workspace clean before allowing access.
Medical department representative (asbestos):
Implements Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program
All hands (asbestos):
Use PPE, and obey area warning signs
Can asbestos be identified by visual inspection?
No
What are the TWO laboratory analysis required to identify asbestos?
Answers
Characteristics of asbestos:
Fibrous mineral, fireproof, acid resistant, heat resistant from 500-1500 Celsius.
How many types of asbestos containing materials are there?
2 friable, and non-friable
Friable asbestos:
Can be crumbled by hand, used in sheet gasket material, and insulation.
Non-friable asbestos:
Cannot be crumbled by hand, floors and tiles, used in gaskets.
When can asbestos become a health hazard?
Specific work activities such as punching, grinding, sanding, and machining. Also, after
normal deterioration.
What diseases result from asbestos exposure?
Lung cancer, and asbestosis
Lung cancer causes?
Malignant mesothelioma.
How long does it take for mesothelioma to show up?
10-45 years and chances are increased if you smoke
Asbestosis facts:
, Progressively WORSENING, recognized as disabling or fatal
Emergency asbestos removal team (EART) protocol?
Minor removal of friable asbestos materials
Which AFLOAT commands will maintain an EART?
Any ships whose keel was laid prior to 1980
Safety officer (asbestos)
Ensures personnel are TRAINED, ensuring no introduction of asbestos materials to the ship
Engineering officer/ repair department head (asbestos)
Provide PPE, ensure medical screening exams are received, and ensure proper collection of
asbestos materials.
Division officers (asbestos)
Notifies safety and engineering officers when asbestos work is required, ensures mandatory
training is conducted. Makes workspace clean before allowing access.
Medical department representative (asbestos):
Implements Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program
All hands (asbestos):
Use PPE, and obey area warning signs
Can asbestos be identified by visual inspection?
No
What are the TWO laboratory analysis required to identify asbestos?
