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,Why was asbestos added to construction materials ? - ANS It was a great insulator
and binder. It added strength and durability against weathering and use. It was
non-corrosive, did not conduct electricity, and made spray-on products easier to apply.
What are the two classes of asbestos and their associated types? - ANS The two
classes of asbestos are Serpentine and Amphiboles.
Serpentine consists of one type: Chrysotile.
Amphiboles consists of five types: Amosite, Crocidolite, Anthophyllite, Tremolite,
Actinolite.
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Of the different types of Amphiboles, which types were most commonly used
commercially? - ANS Amosite and Crocidolite
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What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos ? - ANS white ,
long , curly , hollow
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What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ? - ANS brown / tan
; long and straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ? - ANS blue ; long and
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straight
What is the definition of a Surfacing Material? - ANS means material that is
sprayed-on, troweled-on, or otherwise applied to surfaces, such as acoustical plaster on
ceilings and fireproofing materials on structural members, or other materials on surfaces
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for acoustical, fireproofing, or other purposes.
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What is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation (TSI)? - ANS means material
applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts, or other interior structural
components to prevent heat loss or gain, or water condensation, or for other purposes.
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What is the definition of a Miscellaneous Material? - ANS means interior building
material that is not surfacing material or thermal system insulation.
What is the definition of Friable? - ANS means that material, when dry, may be
crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure, and includes previously
nonfriable materials after such previously nonfriable material becomes damaged to the
extent that when dry it may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand
pressure.
, What is the primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ? - ANS Chrysotile.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be found - ANS There
are over 3000 building products that may contain asbestos. A limited list of examples
are: taping mud, flooring mastics/adhesives, popcorn ceilings, fireproofing, vinyl floor
tiles, sheet flooring backing, transite, fire doors, fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding,
kiln bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire safety equipment, auditorium curtains,
gaskets, vibration joints, HVAC duct tape, and many many more.
What are the 3 major diseases related to asbestos exposures ? - ANS Asbestosis,
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Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma.
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What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for asbestos related illnesses ? -
ANS The time between exposure to asbestos and the time symptoms appear. 10-40
years.
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What asbestos-related disease normally appears only after prolonged, heavy,
occupational exposure to asbestos ? - ANS Asbestosis
What asbestos related disease primarily affects those exposed to asbestos who smoke
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cigarettes? - ANS Lung cancer. There is a synergistic effect that increases the
workers chances of getting lung cancer over 50 times.
Who must participate in a medical surveillance program? - ANS 8 CCR1529 (m) (1).
A. The employer shall institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who,
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for a combined total of 30 or more days per year, are engaged in Class I, II, and III work
or are exposed at or above the permissible exposure limit. For purposes of this
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paragraph, any day in which a worker engages in Class II or Class III operations or a
combination thereof on intact material for one hour or less (taking into account the entire
time spent on the removal operation, including cleanup) and, while doing so, adheres
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fully to the work practices specified in this standard, shall not be counted.
B. For employees otherwise required by this standard to wear a negative pressure
respirator, employers shall ensure employees are physically able to perform the work
and use the equipment. This determination shall be made under the supervision of a
physician.
When are asbestos medical surveillance physical exams required ? - ANS 1. Prior to
assignment of the employee to an area where negative- pressure respirators are worn;
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CSST EXAM STUDY PREP
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,Why was asbestos added to construction materials ? - ANS It was a great insulator
and binder. It added strength and durability against weathering and use. It was
non-corrosive, did not conduct electricity, and made spray-on products easier to apply.
What are the two classes of asbestos and their associated types? - ANS The two
classes of asbestos are Serpentine and Amphiboles.
Serpentine consists of one type: Chrysotile.
Amphiboles consists of five types: Amosite, Crocidolite, Anthophyllite, Tremolite,
Actinolite.
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Of the different types of Amphiboles, which types were most commonly used
commercially? - ANS Amosite and Crocidolite
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What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos ? - ANS white ,
long , curly , hollow
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What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ? - ANS brown / tan
; long and straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ? - ANS blue ; long and
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straight
What is the definition of a Surfacing Material? - ANS means material that is
sprayed-on, troweled-on, or otherwise applied to surfaces, such as acoustical plaster on
ceilings and fireproofing materials on structural members, or other materials on surfaces
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for acoustical, fireproofing, or other purposes.
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What is the definition of Thermal Systems Insulation (TSI)? - ANS means material
applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts, or other interior structural
components to prevent heat loss or gain, or water condensation, or for other purposes.
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What is the definition of a Miscellaneous Material? - ANS means interior building
material that is not surfacing material or thermal system insulation.
What is the definition of Friable? - ANS means that material, when dry, may be
crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure, and includes previously
nonfriable materials after such previously nonfriable material becomes damaged to the
extent that when dry it may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand
pressure.
, What is the primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ? - ANS Chrysotile.
List three building materials / locations where ACM is likely to be found - ANS There
are over 3000 building products that may contain asbestos. A limited list of examples
are: taping mud, flooring mastics/adhesives, popcorn ceilings, fireproofing, vinyl floor
tiles, sheet flooring backing, transite, fire doors, fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding,
kiln bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire safety equipment, auditorium curtains,
gaskets, vibration joints, HVAC duct tape, and many many more.
What are the 3 major diseases related to asbestos exposures ? - ANS Asbestosis,
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Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma.
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What is a latency period ? What is the latency period for asbestos related illnesses ? -
ANS The time between exposure to asbestos and the time symptoms appear. 10-40
years.
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What asbestos-related disease normally appears only after prolonged, heavy,
occupational exposure to asbestos ? - ANS Asbestosis
What asbestos related disease primarily affects those exposed to asbestos who smoke
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cigarettes? - ANS Lung cancer. There is a synergistic effect that increases the
workers chances of getting lung cancer over 50 times.
Who must participate in a medical surveillance program? - ANS 8 CCR1529 (m) (1).
A. The employer shall institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who,
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for a combined total of 30 or more days per year, are engaged in Class I, II, and III work
or are exposed at or above the permissible exposure limit. For purposes of this
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paragraph, any day in which a worker engages in Class II or Class III operations or a
combination thereof on intact material for one hour or less (taking into account the entire
time spent on the removal operation, including cleanup) and, while doing so, adheres
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fully to the work practices specified in this standard, shall not be counted.
B. For employees otherwise required by this standard to wear a negative pressure
respirator, employers shall ensure employees are physically able to perform the work
and use the equipment. This determination shall be made under the supervision of a
physician.
When are asbestos medical surveillance physical exams required ? - ANS 1. Prior to
assignment of the employee to an area where negative- pressure respirators are worn;
