Asbestos Supervisor Exit Exam Questions And Correct Answers.
Glovebag - (Class III small jobs) Use of a sprayer and HEPA vacuum after completion of work. A
minimum of two ppl are required. Used for maintenance related repairs
Mini-Enclosure - (Class III small jobs) Use of negative air pressure from a HEPA vacuum, there is no
decon station
Friable asbestos-containing building materials are those that contain greater than 1 % asbestos and
that: - Can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
Which of the following diseases are generally not associated with asbestos exposure? - Skin cancer
The purpose of wearing protective clothing inside the containment area is to - Prevents asbestos
fibers from leaving the work area
Which best describes the proper use of disposable respirators? - OSHA standard prohibits their use
on asbestos abatement projects.
Under the EPA Clean Air Act regulations, which of the following is not normally required? - Placing
ACWM in a sealed, labeled 55-gal drum
Which analytical method is recommended for all buildings and has been phased in for schools as a
requirement to determine successful project performance? - Transmission electron microscopy
(TEM)
Asbestos Hazard and Emergency Response Act (AHERA) - The act directs EPA to develop a regulatory
framework to require schools to inspect their buildings every six months/3 years for asbestos and
take appropriate abatement actions using qualified, accredited persons for inspection and
abatement. It was signed by president Reagan on October 22nd, 1986 and covers all K-12 schools.
Regulatory standards are established for the following: inspections, circumstances which require
response actions (abatement activity), appropriate response actions, implementation of response
actions, operations and maintenance programs, periodic surveillance of asbestos, transport and
disposal, and management plan requirements for schools.
Defines asbestos as greater than 1%.
, Five control/response methods: operations and maintenance, enclosure (solid/air tight),
encapsulation (paint), repair and removal.
Good condition, damaged (10% distributed, 25% localized), significantly damaged
(EPA) 40 CFR Parts 763
AHERA Regulation - (EPA) 40 CFR Parts 763
EPA Asbestos Regulations - NESHAP 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
AHERA 40 CFR Parts 763
ASHAA Public Law 98-377
ASHARA Public Law 101-637
Worker Protection 40 CFR 763
Ban & Phase Out 40 CFR 763.160 to 763.179
NESHAP Regulation - (EPA) 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
ASHARA Regulation - (EPA) Public Law 101-637
Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA) - Enacted by the EPA in 1989 as a
revision, AHERA's training requirement applies to all persons working with asbestos in public and
commercial buildings. This means all asbestos workers must have EPA-approved AHERA training.
Increased required training to 40 hours
(EPA) Public Law 101-637
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - NESHAP is part of the EPA Clean
Air Act (1970) and states that asbestos must be kept out of the air. It regulates demolition and
renovations
40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M
What EPA act is NESHAPs under? - Clean Air Act
How does NESHAPs affect your work? - It defines any job that is at least 160 square feet, 260 linear
feet, or 35 cubic feet as a large job.
Glovebag - (Class III small jobs) Use of a sprayer and HEPA vacuum after completion of work. A
minimum of two ppl are required. Used for maintenance related repairs
Mini-Enclosure - (Class III small jobs) Use of negative air pressure from a HEPA vacuum, there is no
decon station
Friable asbestos-containing building materials are those that contain greater than 1 % asbestos and
that: - Can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
Which of the following diseases are generally not associated with asbestos exposure? - Skin cancer
The purpose of wearing protective clothing inside the containment area is to - Prevents asbestos
fibers from leaving the work area
Which best describes the proper use of disposable respirators? - OSHA standard prohibits their use
on asbestos abatement projects.
Under the EPA Clean Air Act regulations, which of the following is not normally required? - Placing
ACWM in a sealed, labeled 55-gal drum
Which analytical method is recommended for all buildings and has been phased in for schools as a
requirement to determine successful project performance? - Transmission electron microscopy
(TEM)
Asbestos Hazard and Emergency Response Act (AHERA) - The act directs EPA to develop a regulatory
framework to require schools to inspect their buildings every six months/3 years for asbestos and
take appropriate abatement actions using qualified, accredited persons for inspection and
abatement. It was signed by president Reagan on October 22nd, 1986 and covers all K-12 schools.
Regulatory standards are established for the following: inspections, circumstances which require
response actions (abatement activity), appropriate response actions, implementation of response
actions, operations and maintenance programs, periodic surveillance of asbestos, transport and
disposal, and management plan requirements for schools.
Defines asbestos as greater than 1%.
, Five control/response methods: operations and maintenance, enclosure (solid/air tight),
encapsulation (paint), repair and removal.
Good condition, damaged (10% distributed, 25% localized), significantly damaged
(EPA) 40 CFR Parts 763
AHERA Regulation - (EPA) 40 CFR Parts 763
EPA Asbestos Regulations - NESHAP 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
AHERA 40 CFR Parts 763
ASHAA Public Law 98-377
ASHARA Public Law 101-637
Worker Protection 40 CFR 763
Ban & Phase Out 40 CFR 763.160 to 763.179
NESHAP Regulation - (EPA) 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
ASHARA Regulation - (EPA) Public Law 101-637
Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA) - Enacted by the EPA in 1989 as a
revision, AHERA's training requirement applies to all persons working with asbestos in public and
commercial buildings. This means all asbestos workers must have EPA-approved AHERA training.
Increased required training to 40 hours
(EPA) Public Law 101-637
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - NESHAP is part of the EPA Clean
Air Act (1970) and states that asbestos must be kept out of the air. It regulates demolition and
renovations
40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M
What EPA act is NESHAPs under? - Clean Air Act
How does NESHAPs affect your work? - It defines any job that is at least 160 square feet, 260 linear
feet, or 35 cubic feet as a large job.
