Health Effects
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Rules and Regs
Acronyms
Definitions
100

Scarring and inflammation of lungs caused by long-term exposure to asbestos

What is Asbestosis?

100

The supervisor must ensure this document, which lists the chemical properties and hazards of substances used on-site (like mastic remover), is accessible to all workers.

What is SDS - Safety Data Sheet

100

The act that required schools to inspect their building by Oct 12, 1988 and to re-inspect every three years.

What is AHERA?

100

CP  as defined by OSHA, must be capable of identifying asbestos hazards and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

What is Competent Person?

100

What is the name and color of the form of asbestos that makes up 90% of asbestos used worldwide.

What is Chrysotile and white?

200
This is the name for cancer of the lining of the lung.
What is Mesothelioma?
200

Cover the exhale diaphragm/valve and blow out gently before every use of the respirator

What is a positive pressure seal test?

200

This is the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) for a Half-Mask Air-Purifying Respirator.

What is 10?

200

HEPA

What is High Efficiency Particulate Air - filter that captures particles down to 0.3 microns?

200
Materials that are the same age, texture, and color
What is a homogeneous area?
300
You are 50-90 times more likely to develop lung cancer if you do this and are exposed to asbestos.
What is smoke?
300

Before work begins, the supervisor must notify this federal agency (or its state equivalent) at least 10 working days in advance for major renovations or demolitions.

EPA/DEP NESHAP Notification

300

This federal agency enforces the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for workers on abatement sites.

What is OSHA?

300
ACBM
What is Asbestos Containing Building Materials?
300
Material that may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry
What is Friable?
400

The time gap between initial exposure and the onset of symptoms, typically 10 to 40 years.

What is Latency Period

400
Filter that is at least 99.97% efficient in removing particles of 0.3 micrometers in diameter.
What is High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA)?
400

OSHA defines this class of asbestos work as the most hazardous, involving the removal of thermal system insulation (TSI) or surfacing material.

What is Class 1?

400

NIOSH

What is National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

400
Surfacing Materials Thermal System Insulation Miscellaneous Materials
What is types of Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM)?
500

These are the two primary routes asbestos fibers use to enter the human body.

What is inhalation and ingestion?

500

During final cleanup, this cleaning method involves using a damp cloth or mop and must always be done after HEPA vacuuming.

What is wet wiping

500

This room in a three-chamber decontamination unit is the only one considered "uncontaminated".

What is the Clean Room?

500

PEL

Permissible Exposure Limit - OSHA 

500
Legal limit in the United States for exposure of an employee to a chemical substance
What is Permissible Exposure Limit
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