Maryland Asbestos Exam Questions & Answers

Maryland Asbestos Exam Questions & Answers The lean ratio of an extension ladder - ANSWER 4:1 According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a nonNESHAP size project, how many samples must be taken with results of what? - ANSWER 5 samples taken inside with results of each 0.0 f/cc What are the notification requirements in Virginia? - ANSWER 20 calendar days for any project greater than 10 sq feet or linear feet In what jurisdiction do individuals need an asbestos supervisor or working linsense - ANSWER Need a license everywhere Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate subcontractors for labor and materials - ANSWER Performance Bond Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA - ANSWER Full face air purifying respirator What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying respirator is being worn? - ANSWER 23.5% Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? - ANSWER Class B What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator - ANSWER 50 Friable ACM is any material that can be: - ANSWER Crushed, pulverized, reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry The OSHA permissible exposure limit is - ANSWER 0.1 f/cc over 8 hours TWA According to ASHERA, how many air samples must be taken for final clearance for NESHAP size project? - ANSWER 13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields blanks , one sealed blank)TEM Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by - ANSWER National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program AHERA is for - ANSWER Public schools K-12 What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC - ANSWER 10 working days prior to start NESHAP size projects and any project over 18 square feet of flooring. Building owner to notify tenants no less than 30 days prior to start of the project in writing What is a NESHAP sized project - ANSWER 160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35 cubic feet The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: - ANSWER Once a shift In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? - ANSWER Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and exits from the work site. NESHAP regulations provide definitions for - ANSWER Renovations, Adequately Wet, and Demolitions The definition of PACM is - ANSWER TSI and surfacing material found in a building constructed no later than 1980 The OSHA Asbestos in construction standard required employees to maintain exposure monitoring results for how many years? - ANSWER 30 years What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? - ANSWER There is no safe limit What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? - ANSWER Simulates the conditions in the work area Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: - ANSWER To predict what future exposures should b