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What manner must bulk samples be collected in? - Statistically random manner What are the seven physical assessment categories under AHERA? - 1. Damaged or significantly damaged TSI ACBM 2. Damaged friable SM ACBM 3. Significantly damaged friable SM ACBM 4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable misc. ACBM 5. ACBM with potential for damage 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage 7. Any remaining friable ACBM or friable suspected ACBM What percentage in a DISTRIBUTED area is considered significant damage? - 10% What percentage in a LOCALIZED area is considered significant damage? - 25% If a material is in good condition but has a high potential for damage, which category would it be placed in? - 6. ACBM with potential for significant damage How many samples of aircell pipe insulation are to be collected according to AHERA? - 3 per homogeneous run How many samples are to be collected of 2,500 SF of friable plaster material? - 5 samples Per AHERA, how many bulk samples of homogeneous patched TSI that is less than 6LF/6SF? - 1 sample What type of assessment is performed during an asbestos site inspection? - Physical assessment What asbestos wets the easiest? - Chrysotile What asbestos is blue? - Crocidolite What asbestos is white? - Chrysotile Which asbestos is brown? - Amosite Which asbestos is serpentine (flexible) in structure? - Chrysotile Which asbestos is used most often in building products in the U.S.? - Chrysotile What is asbestos? - A naturally occurring, fibrous mineral What are some properties of asbestos? - 1. Heat resistant 2. Chemical resistant 3. Electric resistant 4. Abundant 5. Cheap