INDUSTRY OUTREACH
Answer FINAL EXAM
1. has long been used in the construction industry due to its high tensile
strength, flexibility, and resistance to heat
Answer asbestos
2. the permissible exposure for asbestos is
Answer o.1
3. is a type of cancer that affects the abdominal lining or the chest cavity
lining. Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of this type of cancer
Answer mesothelioma
4. which of the following would qualify as a high-risk activity?
Answer removing air-handling equipment in buildings where fireproofing material includes asbestos
5. which of the following is a common task that could expose workers to lead?-
,Answer removing old paint
6. to reduce the risk of lead exposure, employers should the lead w/ a
nontoxic material that adheres to the surface
Answer encapsulate
7. in any work area where exposure to lead exceeds the permissible exposure
limit, which of the following signs must be posted?
Answer all the above
8. which of the following characteristics made lead attractive for use in the
construction
Answer all the above
9. when lead enters the body, it enters the which distributes it to various
organs and tissues
Answer bloodstream
10. what is the type of dust that is the cause of silicosis?
, Answer respirable crystalline silica
11. when is inhaled, especially when accompanied by smoking, there is a
higher risk for workers to develop lung cancer than either factor alone
Answer silica
12. what is the permissible exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica?
Answer 50
13. The is the average exposure to a contaminant over a set period of
time
Answer time-weighted average
14. which of the following would be an inappropriate location to conduct any
welding operation?
Answer all the above
15. which of the following is especially prone to being ignited by sparks while
welding?
Answer tears, snags, rips, or worn spots on clothing
, 16. refers to linking cylinders of compressed gas together into a service pipe
system
Answer manifolding
17. which of the following is crucial for safety when welding in a confined
space?
Answer gas cylinders must be left outside the space