ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING
ESAMS EXAM
Asbestos fibers have been incorporated into over how many commercial products? -
Correct Answers -3600
Why is asbestos so inexpensive to use? - Correct Answers -Asbestos only requires
minor refining prior to its use in manufacturing.
Who is the largest provider of asbestos to the United States? - Correct Answers -
Canada
How long does it take asbestos fibers to break down in the environment? - Correct
Answers -A very long time, they are practically indestructible.
What should you do if you see ACM that has been damaged or disturbed - Correct
Answers -Contact your supervisor.
Most of the information about asbestos diseases comes from studying workers in what
industry? - Correct Answers -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 Answers -It is fireproof.
What is an ACM? - Correct Answers -Asbestos Containing Material
What are macrophages? - Correct Answers -large cells that attach foreign particles
Which type of asbestos is used mostly in the United States? - Correct Answers -
Chrysotile
Which item has a low friability characteristic? - Correct Answers -Floor tile
In order to minimize the potential for exposure to asbestos during floor care, what
should you not do? - Correct Answers -Use a regular vacuum cleaner with a regular
filter and bag.
ESAMS EXAM
Asbestos fibers have been incorporated into over how many commercial products? -
Correct Answers -3600
Why is asbestos so inexpensive to use? - Correct Answers -Asbestos only requires
minor refining prior to its use in manufacturing.
Who is the largest provider of asbestos to the United States? - Correct Answers -
Canada
How long does it take asbestos fibers to break down in the environment? - Correct
Answers -A very long time, they are practically indestructible.
What should you do if you see ACM that has been damaged or disturbed - Correct
Answers -Contact your supervisor.
Most of the information about asbestos diseases comes from studying workers in what
industry? - Correct Answers -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 Answers -It is fireproof.
What is an ACM? - Correct Answers -Asbestos Containing Material
What are macrophages? - Correct Answers -large cells that attach foreign particles
Which type of asbestos is used mostly in the United States? - Correct Answers -
Chrysotile
Which item has a low friability characteristic? - Correct Answers -Floor tile
In order to minimize the potential for exposure to asbestos during floor care, what
should you not do? - Correct Answers -Use a regular vacuum cleaner with a regular
filter and bag.
