Asbestos

What special housekeeping procedure should be used when ACM is present?

1. No sanding of flooring material 2. Stripping of finishes shall be conducted using low speeds 3. Waste and debris shall not be dusted or swept dry, or vacuumed without using a HEPA filter

How much carbon monoxide (CO) content is allowed in grade D breathing air?

10 PPM or less

What is the APF for a PAPR?

1000

According to T8. CCR 341.10 at what distance must asbestos warning signs be readable?

20 feet

What size cassettes are used for personal air monitoring?

25 mm cassettes

What is the FED OSHA respiratory standard?

29 CFR 1910.134

How many air districts is California divided into? (AQMDs/APCDs)

35

What appendix to 40 CFR 703, Subpart E describes the requirements for the asbestos contractor/supervisor course?

40 CFR 763, Subpart E, Appendix C

How many types of Asbestos are there?

6

According to Appendix F of. CCR 1529: What is the thickness of plastic that should be used?

6 mil

What is the definition of asbestos containing construction material (ACCM)?

>0.1% asbestos by weight

What is a payment bond?

A bond to guarantee that supplies and labor are paid for

What is a performance bond?

A bond to help ensure that a project will be completed

What is Mesothelioma?

A cancer of the lining of the lung or lining of the abdomen

Asbestos is a name given to?

A group of naturally occurring minerals that are fibrous in composition.

What kind of hygiene facilities are required for class II work?

An equipment room or an equipment area

What hygiene facilities are required for class III work?

An equipment room or equipment area

What appendix to T8.CCr 5144 covers user seal checks?

Appendix B-1

Name at least one material banned by the consumer product safety commission from containing asbestos?

Artificial fire logs or spackling compounds

What is Asbestosis?

Fibrotic Scaring of the lungs

What methods of compliance are required for all asbestos jobs?

HEPA vacuums, wet methods, and prompt clean up of debris

What is General Liability Insurance?

Insurance to protect against the normal day to day activities

What is general liability insurance?

Insurance to protect against the normal day to day activities

Under WESHAP, what are the waste disposal requirements for containers of ASBESTOS waste?

Leak tight proper labels and EPA approved landfill

Under NESHAP, what are the waste disposal requirements for containers of asbestos waste?

Leak tight, proper labels, and EPA approved landfill

What color are HEPA filters?

Magenta

Clas IV

Maintenance & Custodial activities in which employees contact but do not disturb ACM & PACM activities to clean up dust

Which asbestos disease in Not dose response related?

Mesothelioma

The requirements to adequately wet a material that comes from which federal regulation?

NESHAP or 49. CFR 61. Subpart M

What is the minimum pressure differential that is needed for a mini-enclosure?

Not Specified

Class II

Not TSI not Surfacing, CA ACP (4 hrs), Roofing Class (8hrs), Flooring Class (8 hrs)

What agency defines the competent person?

OSHA or CA1/OSHA

When entering a class 1 regulated area, what documentation is needed as authorization?

Proof of training, medical clearance and fit test verification

What are the 5 response actions?

Removal, Encapsulation, enclosure, repair, and O&M program

Class III

Removing TSI, Surfacing, wet TSI and not Surfacing

Under 40 CFA 763, Subpart E, Appendix C, Asbestos Managements planners are required to have accreditation when performing their respective duties in what type of building?

School Buildings

What subpart of T8.CCR 1529 addresses exposure assessments and monitoring?

T8.CCR 1529 (F)

What is the CA1/OSHA Hazard communication standard?

TB.CCR 5194

Class I

TSI & Service Materials

According to T8 CCR 1529 (k), What distance must asbestos warning signs be readable?

At a distance that the employee can read it and be able to put on the proper PPE before entering the area.

At what speed (RPM) are buffers required to operate in order to be used on asbestos containing flooring?

At speeds lower than 300 RPM

How large are mini enclosures allowed to be?

Big enough to include the work area but not so big that more than two people can work in them.

What regulation/law requires the completion of an accredited management planner course as one of the requirements before creating a management plan for profit in a commercial building in California?

CA Business and Professions Code 718c-7189.7

Which asbestos is the most common?

Chrysotile

Which asbestos is the blue asbestos?

Crocidolite

What are the prohibited activities in a regulated area?

Drinking, eating, smoking, chewing tobacco, chewing gum, and applications of cosmetics.

29 CFR 1926. 1101 required that employees with over 10 years of exposure to asbestos require a chest x-ray as part of a medical exam. TRUE OR FALSE?

False

What is the Excursion Limit?

The limit of 1.0 flcc over a 30 minute sample time.

TRUE or FALSE Glove bags are required to be collapsed after use.

True

When working in a regulated area; What are some things that can done to protect against electrical shock?

Use GFCLs, elevate the wiring, shut-off the power prior to work

What is used to isolate the work area?

Warning tape and Signage

When is pre-cleaning required?

When ACM has been disturbed without containments

Name one material banned under 40 CFR 763, Subpart 1?

corrugated paper, rollboard, commercial paper, specialty paper, flooring felts or new uses of asbestos.

What is the CA1/OSHA respiratory standard?

t8.CCR 5144

How long are fit test records required to be kept?

1 year

Class 1 work is being conducted, no NEA and exposure level is 0.9 f/cc as an 8hr TWA. What type of respirators must be provided?

1. A powered air- purrifying respirator 2. A full force supplied- air operated in the pressure demand mode equipped with HEPA egress cartridges. 3. A full force supplied air operated in the pressure demand mode equipped with an auxiliary secure

What does TSI stand for?

Thermal System Insulation

How long are medical records required to be kept by an employer?

Time of employment + 30 years

Are respirators required to be used when working with glove bags to remove pipe insulation?

YES

According to OSHA a PACM is

a Presumed asbestos containing material

What is the minimum number of air exchanges in a NPE?

four per hour

From where are employee air samples taken from?

from the BREATHING ZONE