Asbestos Awareness Training ESAMS UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers

Asbestos Awareness Training ESAMS
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS and
CORRECT Answers
Asbestos fibers have been incorporated into over how many commercial products? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3600


Most of the information about asbestos diseases comes from studying workers in what industry?
- CORRECT ANSWER - World War II shipbuilding activities and the asbestos industries
in the United States and England


Which characteristic of asbestos gave rise to the Greeks giving it the name of asbestos? -
CORRECT ANSWER - It is fireproof.



What is an ACM? - CORRECT ANSWER - Asbestos Containing Material



What are macrophages? - CORRECT ANSWER - large cells that attach foreign particles



Why is asbestos so inexpensive to use? - CORRECT ANSWER - Asbestos only requires
minor refining prior to its use in manufacturing.


Who is the largest provider of asbestos to the United States? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Canada


How long does it take asbestos fibers to break down in the environment? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A very long time, they are practically indestructible.


What should you do if you see ACM that has been damaged or disturbed - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contact your supervisor.