NYS Asbestos Investigator Exam With Complete Questions and Answers Rated A+

NYS Asbestos Investigator Exam With Complete Questions and Answers Rated A+ Asbestos types Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite, Anthophyllite Actinolite Tremolite ACM is defined as what? Asbestos-containing material, defined as any material containing more than 1% asbestos by weight When did the EPA guidance go into effect? March 31, 1986 Friable Asbestos means any ACM applied to ceilings, walls, structural activities that can be crumbled pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure Local Education Agency (LEA) public school district or any owner of a private, non-profit or secondary education facility Response action means methods to protect human health and the environment from ACM What is the goal AHERA? To identify the presence of ACM in a school facility When is a response action required? When damage or potential damage occurs ACBM Asbestos Containing Building Material homogenous area means an area of surfacing material, thermal insulation, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in color and texture miscellaneous building materials materials that are not included in thermal or surfacing, interior building components; floor and ceiling tiles, wall paper, glue operations and maintenance program A program of work practices regarding ACBM Surfacing Material material sprayed, troweled on or applies to surfaces (acoustical plaster or fire proofing materials) Thermal System Insulation is considered what? insulation applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, tanks, ducts or other structural components to prevent heat loss or gain. How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 1,000 SF or less At least 3 How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 1,000 SF to 5,000 SF At least 5 How many samples at minimum should be taken for surfacing material for 5,000 SF or greater at least 7 What is the recommended sample number for surfacing material always 9 How many samples of thermal insulation should be taken in general? At least 3 bulk samples in a random matter of each homogenous material When can you take 1 sample of thermal insulation If the material is a patch and is less than 6 linear feet When do you not need to sample thermal insulation? If it is fiberglass How many samples are required for miscellaneous material 2 or as many as to determine if it is ACM or not PLM Polarized Light Microscopy TEM transmission electron microscopy Can bulk samples be composited No When is a material considered asbestos? If at least one sample has greater than 1% ACM What does the lab need to provide on the report? name, address, person performing and signature, and date of analysis If there is ACM or suspect ACM what must be done in the report? You need to report the square or linear feet, position of material, floor, and condition of the material What should diagrams/blueprint have on them for the report/inspection? Date of sampling, address, specific locations of sampled materials, square footage, PACM What must be on the DEP form regarding the inspectors? Name, address, and signature of each licensed inspector or investigator, and their accreditation number What five items should be documented for an inspection? 1. Date of the inspection, name, signature, and accreditation number of each inspector performing it 2. Diagram with items marked out 3. Description of the materials and location with inspector or investigator information with their accreditation number and signature 4. copy of lab results with correct lab info 5. Any suspect ACM or ACBM described with location Asbestos Characteristics heat resistant, chemical resistant, friction resistant, fire resistant, electrical resistant, acoustical properties, high tensile strength health effects of asbestos asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma industrial code 56 ASBESTOS part __ of Title 12 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York Who does IR 56 not apply for? Home owners of single family dwelling that are performing the work themselves, the manufacturing of asbestos materials or use of asbestos containing materials in production HEPA filter high efficiency particulate air filter Where is the word asbestos derived from ancient greek When was asbestos first discovered by the romans and Greeks and greeks reported deaths of slaves mesothelioma Rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura and associated with asbestos exposure. Most common type of asbestos chrysotile