ASBESTOS TRAINING QUIZ QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS

ASBESTOS TRAINING QUIZ QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS .Three types/forms of asbestos - ANSWERS-Chrysotile (white): Most Common, Amosite (brown): Most Dangerous, Crocidolite (blue) : Rare .What is the name and color of the most commonly found type that is present in asbestos materials - ANSWERS-Chrysotile (white) .What color is amosite and why is it more dangerous than the other forms of asbestos - ANSWERS-Brown; it's needle like structure and that the fact it is very hard to wet, making it the most dangerous type/form .What are the properties of asbestos - ANSWERS-1. Has a high tensile strength (10 X greater than steel) 2. Won't conduct electricity 3. It has good insulation capabilities 4. Has acoustical/ soundproofing capabilities 5. Is resistant to heat, chemicals, friction and wear 6. Won't burn .What is the definition of friable - ANSWERS-Able to crumble or crush by hand pressure or easily mechanically into a dust/powder when dry .Is Floor Tile friable or non-friable under normal conditions - ANSWERS-No (not friable) .Is TSI (Thermal System Insulation) friable or non-friable under normal conditions - ANSWERS-Yes (is friable) .Is Plaster friable or non-friable under normal conditions - ANSWERS-no (not friable) .How can one determine if a building material contains asbestos - ANSWERS-A bulk sample must be collected and submitted to a lab for analysis by polarized light microscopy (PLM) analysis. A material that is equal to or greater than 1% asbestos by weight is positive for asbestos .What is the name of the lab test used for bulk sample analysis - ANSWERS-Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) this method tells the % (amount) asbestos content and the type/form present in the sample .What is the names of the lab tests used for air sample - ANSWERS-Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) .According to the regulations, who is authorized to perform the lab tests indicated in H & I - ANSWERS-An accredited lab .According to EPA and OSHA, asbestos containing materials contains how much asbestos by weight - ANSWERS-Greater than 1% asbestos by weight .Currently how many products/ building materials contain asbestos - ANSWERS-3,000-4,000 products .When/ which year was spray-applied and TSI application/installation of asbestos banned - ANSWERS-1978 .According to the OSHA Construction Standard for Asbestos, how many asbestos activities are there and what are the training requirements for