OSHA Asbestos Questions and Answers Graded A+

OSHA Asbestos Questions and Answers Graded A+ In older office buildings, asbestos may be found in: -Roof -Heating Duct -Flooring Draw a line from the type of asbestos on the left to its characteristics on the right 1. Chrysotile Asbestos - White asbestos; the most commonly used form -Amosite Asbestos - Brown asbestos; secondly most commonly used form - Crocidolite Asbestos - Blue asbestos; considered the most dangerous form What can you do to prevent exposure to asbestos? -Recognizes and understand potential hazards -Follow safe work practices at all times -Report any damage to asbestos containing materials Which of the following will damage most asbestos applications and allow the fibers to become airborne more easily? Exposure to water Which of the following is a characteristic of asbestos? -Easily separates into fine fibers -Resistant to heat and chemicals -Very dense and strong Elizabeth is part of a construction team sent in to demolish an old school building. After punching a hole in the ceiling, she notices that asbestos insulation is present. What should Elizabeth do immediately? Report the damage to the asbestos insulation Uses of asbestos include which of the following? -Insulation -Fireproofing -Roofing material What are some ways that asbestos fibers can easily become airborne? -Drilling and cutting -Impact or vibration -Water damage Which of the following is evidence of asbestos deterioration? -Surface cracks, scrapes or marks -Stains due to water damage -Debris in air ducts What are the three most common types of asbestos found in today's industrial applications? -Chrysotile -Amosite -Crocidolite