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Individuals who smoke and are exposed to asbestos gave a much greater chance of
contracting lung cancer than those who do not; the compound effect of both
carcinogens can be called. . - ANSWER>>Synergistic effect
Which of the following activities are expected to create high concentrations of
asbestos in the air (Class 1 work according to OSHA)? - ANSWER>>aggressive
maintenance activities around thermal system insulation (TSI) and renovation activities
on trawled-on surfaces
OSHA's permissible exposure limit (PEL) in an 8 hr TWA is ___ & the Excursion Limit
(EL) is ___ - ANSWER>>0.1 fibers/cc & 1 fiber/cc x 30 min. max.
Under the OSHA, asbestos standard, employees have the right to know how much
asbestos they are exposed to and what measures are being taken to protect them; this
information must be provided by. . - ANSWER>>the competent person representing the
employer
According to EPA & OSHA, asbestos materials that are being abated must be -
ANSWER>>wet down before they removed/wet down during the removal & bagged wet
When is the removal of dry asbestos allowed by the regulations? - ANSWER>>when
working around the electrical system & only in the extreme cold
Negative air systems must change the air inside the contaminated area a minimum of
every. . - ANSWER>>fifteen minutes
, Generally, asbestos related diseases. . - ANSWER>>are incurable/take a long time to
appear/& are preventable
What are the main properties of asbestos minerals? - ANSWER>>fire
resistant/durability& resistance to acids
what fiber type is most commonly found in asbestos products? - ANSWER>>chrysotile
Eating, smoking, & drinking are activities not allowed in the work area. Temporary
exceptions are granted. . - ANSWER>>There are no exceptions
Which of the following are asbestos related diseases are noncancerous? -
ANSWER>>mesothelioma & pleural plaques
with respect to asbestos related diseases the term "latency period" means. . -
ANSWER>>the (usually long) time it takes for disease symptoms to appear after
exposure
According to OSHA, the frequency of medical surveillance required for workers
exposed permissible exposure limit is . . - ANSWER>>every year
The EPA guidelines require asbestos waste to be buried under how much soil? -
ANSWER>>3 feet
According to OSHA standards, which of the following is the responsibility of the
employer? - ANSWER>>employee exposure monitoring/personal protective equipment/
& hygiene facilities
The selection of respirators is made based on. . - ANSWER>>the exposure assessment
based on previous area samples/ & the results of personal air monitoring
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Individuals who smoke and are exposed to asbestos gave a much greater chance of
contracting lung cancer than those who do not; the compound effect of both
carcinogens can be called. . - ANSWER>>Synergistic effect
Which of the following activities are expected to create high concentrations of
asbestos in the air (Class 1 work according to OSHA)? - ANSWER>>aggressive
maintenance activities around thermal system insulation (TSI) and renovation activities
on trawled-on surfaces
OSHA's permissible exposure limit (PEL) in an 8 hr TWA is ___ & the Excursion Limit
(EL) is ___ - ANSWER>>0.1 fibers/cc & 1 fiber/cc x 30 min. max.
Under the OSHA, asbestos standard, employees have the right to know how much
asbestos they are exposed to and what measures are being taken to protect them; this
information must be provided by. . - ANSWER>>the competent person representing the
employer
According to EPA & OSHA, asbestos materials that are being abated must be -
ANSWER>>wet down before they removed/wet down during the removal & bagged wet
When is the removal of dry asbestos allowed by the regulations? - ANSWER>>when
working around the electrical system & only in the extreme cold
Negative air systems must change the air inside the contaminated area a minimum of
every. . - ANSWER>>fifteen minutes
, Generally, asbestos related diseases. . - ANSWER>>are incurable/take a long time to
appear/& are preventable
What are the main properties of asbestos minerals? - ANSWER>>fire
resistant/durability& resistance to acids
what fiber type is most commonly found in asbestos products? - ANSWER>>chrysotile
Eating, smoking, & drinking are activities not allowed in the work area. Temporary
exceptions are granted. . - ANSWER>>There are no exceptions
Which of the following are asbestos related diseases are noncancerous? -
ANSWER>>mesothelioma & pleural plaques
with respect to asbestos related diseases the term "latency period" means. . -
ANSWER>>the (usually long) time it takes for disease symptoms to appear after
exposure
According to OSHA, the frequency of medical surveillance required for workers
exposed permissible exposure limit is . . - ANSWER>>every year
The EPA guidelines require asbestos waste to be buried under how much soil? -
ANSWER>>3 feet
According to OSHA standards, which of the following is the responsibility of the
employer? - ANSWER>>employee exposure monitoring/personal protective equipment/
& hygiene facilities
The selection of respirators is made based on. . - ANSWER>>the exposure assessment
based on previous area samples/ & the results of personal air monitoring
