Maryland Asbestos exam
What is not a responsibility of a competent person? - CORRECT ANSWER-Analyzing
final air samples taken for a school
Heat stress can be avoided by - CORRECT ANSWER-Resting in cool area and drinking
water during breaks
An injured employee on workman's compensation will receive: - CORRECT ANSWER-A
percentage of there average annual pay
Surfactant is added to water because it: - CORRECT ANSWER-Allows the water to
penetrate the material better to keep the fibers down
Which system can definitely identify asbestos fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER-TEM
If a contractor has 10 workers on a job lasting 15 days, how many disposal suits will
likely be required for that project - CORRECT ANSWER-600
Personal air samples must draw between ____and_____ liters of air per minute -
CORRECT ANSWER-0.5 and 2.5
Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? - CORRECT ANSWER-Class B
What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator - CORRECT ANSWER-50
Friable ACM is any material that can be: - CORRECT ANSWER-Crushed, pulverized,
reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry
The OSHA permissible exposure limit is - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields
blanks , one sealed blank)TEM
Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by - CORRECT ANSWER-
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
AHERA is for - CORRECT ANSWER-Public schools K-12
, What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-160 square feet, 260 linear
feet, or 35 cubic feet
The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Once a shift
In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and
exits from the work site.
The lean ratio of an extension ladder - CORRECT ANSWER-4:1
According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a non-NESHAP size project,
how many samples must be taken with results of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-5
samples taken inside with results of each <0.0 f/cc
What are the notification requirements in Virginia? - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Need a license everywhere
Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate
subcontractors for labor and materials - CORRECT ANSWER-Performance Bond
Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA - CORRECT
ANSWER-Full face air purifying respirator
What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying
respirator is being worn? - CORRECT ANSWER-23.5%
NESHAP regulations provide definitions for - CORRECT ANSWER-Renovations,
Adequately Wet, and Demolitions
The definition of PACM is - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 years
What is not a responsibility of a competent person? - CORRECT ANSWER-Analyzing
final air samples taken for a school
Heat stress can be avoided by - CORRECT ANSWER-Resting in cool area and drinking
water during breaks
An injured employee on workman's compensation will receive: - CORRECT ANSWER-A
percentage of there average annual pay
Surfactant is added to water because it: - CORRECT ANSWER-Allows the water to
penetrate the material better to keep the fibers down
Which system can definitely identify asbestos fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER-TEM
If a contractor has 10 workers on a job lasting 15 days, how many disposal suits will
likely be required for that project - CORRECT ANSWER-600
Personal air samples must draw between ____and_____ liters of air per minute -
CORRECT ANSWER-0.5 and 2.5
Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? - CORRECT ANSWER-Class B
What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator - CORRECT ANSWER-50
Friable ACM is any material that can be: - CORRECT ANSWER-Crushed, pulverized,
reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry
The OSHA permissible exposure limit is - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields
blanks , one sealed blank)TEM
Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by - CORRECT ANSWER-
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
AHERA is for - CORRECT ANSWER-Public schools K-12
, What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-160 square feet, 260 linear
feet, or 35 cubic feet
The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Once a shift
In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and
exits from the work site.
The lean ratio of an extension ladder - CORRECT ANSWER-4:1
According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a non-NESHAP size project,
how many samples must be taken with results of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-5
samples taken inside with results of each <0.0 f/cc
What are the notification requirements in Virginia? - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Need a license everywhere
Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate
subcontractors for labor and materials - CORRECT ANSWER-Performance Bond
Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA - CORRECT
ANSWER-Full face air purifying respirator
What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying
respirator is being worn? - CORRECT ANSWER-23.5%
NESHAP regulations provide definitions for - CORRECT ANSWER-Renovations,
Adequately Wet, and Demolitions
The definition of PACM is - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 years
