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What is Title 8 CCR 5208 and 29 CFR 1910.1001? - ANSWERSGeneral Industry
What is plenum space? - ANSWERSAn enclosed space that is used for airflow.
Example: the area above a drop ceiling.
What is fibrosis? - ANSWERSformation of scar tissue in the lungs
What is mesothelioma? - ANSWERSCancer that arises from the mesothelial cells of the
pleura is caused by asbestos fibers
What is Asbestosis - ANSWERSAsbestosis is a condition developed in the lungs as a
result of inhalation of asbestosis fibers.
What is AHERA? - ANSWERSAsbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
What is the dose-response relationship with asbestos and cancer? - ANSWERSThe
correlation between exposure to asbestos and disease (i.e. cumulative effect of high
exposure and short duration or chronic exposure over longer duration)
What is the most common asbestos related disease? - ANSWERSAsbestosis
What can a B-reader do? - ANSWERSInterpret Chest X-rays
What type of encapsulation forms a "hard shell" or membrane over the surface? -
ANSWERSBridging encapsulation
What type encapsulation does not leave a discreet surface layer? -
ANSWERSPenetrating encapsulation
Bridging Encapsulant - ANSWERSThe type of encapsulation that forms a hard shell on
the outside of asbestos-containing material is called a (n):
(ex. If used on soil it would form a hard layer over the soil that would break if disturbed)
Penetrating Encapsulant - ANSWERSThe type of encapsulant that is absorbed into the
asbestos matrix, and binds the components together. (n):
(ex. If used on soil it would be absorbed and then form a lump of hardened material)
How far does penetrating encapsulant penetrate? - ANSWERS13mm (1/2 inch)
,Removal Encapsulant - ANSWERSPenetrating encapsulant specifically designed to
minimize fiber release during removal of asbestos-containing materials rather than for
encapsulation.
Encapsulate - ANSWERSA liquid material which can be applied to asbestos-containing
material which controls the possible release of asbestos fibers from the material either
by creating a membrane over the surface (Bridging encapsulant)
or by penetrating into the material and binding it's components together (Penetrating
encapsulant)
what is ACBM? - ANSWERSAsbestos Containing Building Material (interior and >1%)
What is ACCM? - ANSWERSAsbestos Containing Construction Material (>0.1%;
greater than one-tenth of one percent by weight)
This is defined by Cal-OSHA
ACCM must be verified by at least... - ANSWERS400 point count
When a school has friable asbestos they...? - ANSWERSMust implement an Asbestos
Management Plan with yearly notification to any changes in ACM conditions
What is ACM? - ANSWERSAsbestos-containing material is defined as any material
containing more than 1% asbestos; >1%.
Non-friable Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) is considered hazardous. -
ANSWERSFalse.
Non-friable asbestos can become friable. - ANSWERSThrough Mechanical (power
tools) means during removal.
Non-friable asbestos waste require a DOT manifest. - ANSWERSFalse.
An EPA ID is not required with non-friable asbestos waste. However proper
documentation is still required.
ACCM waste requires a DOT manifest. - ANSWERSFalse. Although, it can be hauled
with general demolition debris the receiving waste facility should be notified prior to
receiving waste in order to properly secure the waste.
How long does Asbestos stay in the air? - ANSWERS48-72 hours to settle.
(Theoretically, it could stay airborne indefinitely as any disturbance to the airborne fiber
can cause it to rise back into the breathing zones.)
, Chrysotile - ANSWERSWhite asbestos - is the most commonly used form of asbestos.
It can be found today in the roofs, ceilings, walls, and floors of homes and businesses.
Manufacturers also used chrysotile asbestos in automobile brake linings, gaskets and
boiler seals, and insulation for pipes, ducts, and appliances.
Estimated to be used in at least 80% of building materials.
Amosite asbestos - ANSWERSbrown asbestos - was used most frequently in cement
sheets and pipe insulation. It can also be found in insulating boards, ceiling tiles, and
thermal insulation products
Crocidolite asbestos - ANSWERSblue asbestos - was commonly used to insulate steam
engines. It was also used in some spray-on coatings, pipe insulation, plastics, and
cement products
Anthophyllite Asbestos - ANSWERSwas used in limited quantities for insulation
products and construction materials. It also occurs as a contaminant in chrysotile
asbestos, vermiculite, and talc. It may have a grey, dull green, or white color
Tremolite and actinolite - ANSWERSare not used commercially, but they can be found
as contaminants in chrysotile asbestos, vermiculite and talc. These two chemically
similar minerals can be brown, white, green, gray or transparen
What is NIOSH? - ANSWERSNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
EPA recommends how many samples per friable material? - ANSWERS9
(EPA always recommends 9 samples no matter the sample or surface area. However,
the 3,5,7 rule is a requirement for friable materials)
TEM Cartridges are? - ANSWERSTransmission Electron Microscope 25mm 0.45μm +
5.0μm MCE (mixed cellulose ester) filter Material; Static conductive extension cowl for
AHERA clearances
PCM cartridges are? - ANSWERSPhase Contrast Microscopy 25mm 0.8μm MCE
(mixed cellulose ester) filter; Static conductive extension cowl for Non-AHERA
Clearances
3 things to know about Chrysotile? - ANSWERS80% of asbestos was used in buildings
White, long, and curly,
Hydrophilic (easily wets)
Three things to know about Amosite? - ANSWERSLess than 15% of asbestos used in
building materials
Brown
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What is Title 8 CCR 5208 and 29 CFR 1910.1001? - ANSWERSGeneral Industry
What is plenum space? - ANSWERSAn enclosed space that is used for airflow.
Example: the area above a drop ceiling.
What is fibrosis? - ANSWERSformation of scar tissue in the lungs
What is mesothelioma? - ANSWERSCancer that arises from the mesothelial cells of the
pleura is caused by asbestos fibers
What is Asbestosis - ANSWERSAsbestosis is a condition developed in the lungs as a
result of inhalation of asbestosis fibers.
What is AHERA? - ANSWERSAsbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
What is the dose-response relationship with asbestos and cancer? - ANSWERSThe
correlation between exposure to asbestos and disease (i.e. cumulative effect of high
exposure and short duration or chronic exposure over longer duration)
What is the most common asbestos related disease? - ANSWERSAsbestosis
What can a B-reader do? - ANSWERSInterpret Chest X-rays
What type of encapsulation forms a "hard shell" or membrane over the surface? -
ANSWERSBridging encapsulation
What type encapsulation does not leave a discreet surface layer? -
ANSWERSPenetrating encapsulation
Bridging Encapsulant - ANSWERSThe type of encapsulation that forms a hard shell on
the outside of asbestos-containing material is called a (n):
(ex. If used on soil it would form a hard layer over the soil that would break if disturbed)
Penetrating Encapsulant - ANSWERSThe type of encapsulant that is absorbed into the
asbestos matrix, and binds the components together. (n):
(ex. If used on soil it would be absorbed and then form a lump of hardened material)
How far does penetrating encapsulant penetrate? - ANSWERS13mm (1/2 inch)
,Removal Encapsulant - ANSWERSPenetrating encapsulant specifically designed to
minimize fiber release during removal of asbestos-containing materials rather than for
encapsulation.
Encapsulate - ANSWERSA liquid material which can be applied to asbestos-containing
material which controls the possible release of asbestos fibers from the material either
by creating a membrane over the surface (Bridging encapsulant)
or by penetrating into the material and binding it's components together (Penetrating
encapsulant)
what is ACBM? - ANSWERSAsbestos Containing Building Material (interior and >1%)
What is ACCM? - ANSWERSAsbestos Containing Construction Material (>0.1%;
greater than one-tenth of one percent by weight)
This is defined by Cal-OSHA
ACCM must be verified by at least... - ANSWERS400 point count
When a school has friable asbestos they...? - ANSWERSMust implement an Asbestos
Management Plan with yearly notification to any changes in ACM conditions
What is ACM? - ANSWERSAsbestos-containing material is defined as any material
containing more than 1% asbestos; >1%.
Non-friable Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) is considered hazardous. -
ANSWERSFalse.
Non-friable asbestos can become friable. - ANSWERSThrough Mechanical (power
tools) means during removal.
Non-friable asbestos waste require a DOT manifest. - ANSWERSFalse.
An EPA ID is not required with non-friable asbestos waste. However proper
documentation is still required.
ACCM waste requires a DOT manifest. - ANSWERSFalse. Although, it can be hauled
with general demolition debris the receiving waste facility should be notified prior to
receiving waste in order to properly secure the waste.
How long does Asbestos stay in the air? - ANSWERS48-72 hours to settle.
(Theoretically, it could stay airborne indefinitely as any disturbance to the airborne fiber
can cause it to rise back into the breathing zones.)
, Chrysotile - ANSWERSWhite asbestos - is the most commonly used form of asbestos.
It can be found today in the roofs, ceilings, walls, and floors of homes and businesses.
Manufacturers also used chrysotile asbestos in automobile brake linings, gaskets and
boiler seals, and insulation for pipes, ducts, and appliances.
Estimated to be used in at least 80% of building materials.
Amosite asbestos - ANSWERSbrown asbestos - was used most frequently in cement
sheets and pipe insulation. It can also be found in insulating boards, ceiling tiles, and
thermal insulation products
Crocidolite asbestos - ANSWERSblue asbestos - was commonly used to insulate steam
engines. It was also used in some spray-on coatings, pipe insulation, plastics, and
cement products
Anthophyllite Asbestos - ANSWERSwas used in limited quantities for insulation
products and construction materials. It also occurs as a contaminant in chrysotile
asbestos, vermiculite, and talc. It may have a grey, dull green, or white color
Tremolite and actinolite - ANSWERSare not used commercially, but they can be found
as contaminants in chrysotile asbestos, vermiculite and talc. These two chemically
similar minerals can be brown, white, green, gray or transparen
What is NIOSH? - ANSWERSNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
EPA recommends how many samples per friable material? - ANSWERS9
(EPA always recommends 9 samples no matter the sample or surface area. However,
the 3,5,7 rule is a requirement for friable materials)
TEM Cartridges are? - ANSWERSTransmission Electron Microscope 25mm 0.45μm +
5.0μm MCE (mixed cellulose ester) filter Material; Static conductive extension cowl for
AHERA clearances
PCM cartridges are? - ANSWERSPhase Contrast Microscopy 25mm 0.8μm MCE
(mixed cellulose ester) filter; Static conductive extension cowl for Non-AHERA
Clearances
3 things to know about Chrysotile? - ANSWERS80% of asbestos was used in buildings
White, long, and curly,
Hydrophilic (easily wets)
Three things to know about Amosite? - ANSWERSLess than 15% of asbestos used in
building materials
Brown
