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MARYLAND ASBESTOS EXAM|
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A 2026
What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? - correct-answer - There is no safe
limit
What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? - correct-answer - Simulates the
conditions in the work area
Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: - correct-answer - To predict
what future exposures should be on this project
According to OSHA construction standard, fall protection is required at working at
or above - correct-answer - 6 feet
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What info is required on a safety data sheet? - correct-answer - First aid
procedures, emergency clean up procedures, type of PPE
When conducting final air samples in Maryland, how many samples are needed? -
correct-answer - One per room, one per 5,000 sq feet of containment or 50,000
cubic feet of containment, whichever is greater
Exposure minoring is the responsibility of the: - correct-answer - Competent
person
Some of the risk factors associated with asbestos is: - correct-answer - Fiber size,
personal susceptibility, smoking
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What is the example of surfacing material - correct-answer - Stucco Ceiling
On a NESHAP size project in Maryland, when can globe bags be utilized? - correct-
answer - Only after a written letter of variance is approved
If worker exposure sampling is required, how many workers must wear sampling
pumps? - correct-answer - One per task per shift
Class 1 asbestos work activities involve the removal of repair of: - correct-answer
- Surfacing and thermal system insulation ACM and PACM
The OSHA scaffold standard requires that if free standing scaffold is used, the
scaffold shall not exceed ______ times the minimum base width without securing
the scaffold - correct-answer - 4
MARYLAND ASBESTOS EXAM|
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A 2026
What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? - correct-answer - There is no safe
limit
What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? - correct-answer - Simulates the
conditions in the work area
Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: - correct-answer - To predict
what future exposures should be on this project
According to OSHA construction standard, fall protection is required at working at
or above - correct-answer - 6 feet
,2|Page
What info is required on a safety data sheet? - correct-answer - First aid
procedures, emergency clean up procedures, type of PPE
When conducting final air samples in Maryland, how many samples are needed? -
correct-answer - One per room, one per 5,000 sq feet of containment or 50,000
cubic feet of containment, whichever is greater
Exposure minoring is the responsibility of the: - correct-answer - Competent
person
Some of the risk factors associated with asbestos is: - correct-answer - Fiber size,
personal susceptibility, smoking
, 3|Page
What is the example of surfacing material - correct-answer - Stucco Ceiling
On a NESHAP size project in Maryland, when can globe bags be utilized? - correct-
answer - Only after a written letter of variance is approved
If worker exposure sampling is required, how many workers must wear sampling
pumps? - correct-answer - One per task per shift
Class 1 asbestos work activities involve the removal of repair of: - correct-answer
- Surfacing and thermal system insulation ACM and PACM
The OSHA scaffold standard requires that if free standing scaffold is used, the
scaffold shall not exceed ______ times the minimum base width without securing
the scaffold - correct-answer - 4
