Asbestos Jeopardy

About Asbestos

100

Name two diseases/cancers caused by asbestos.

Mesothelioma and Asbestosis

200

To protect yourself from asbestos you should:

A) Only wear a dust mask
B) Disturb asbestos-containing materials as little as possible
C) Use proper PPE, wet methods, and avoid disturbing materials
D) Ignore it unless you see visible dust

 C) Use proper PPE, wet methods, and avoid disturbing materials

300

Name 3 places asbestos can be found in houses/buildings

Asbestos can be found in floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roof shingles and insulation around fireplaces, boilers and pipes, concrete, asphalt, steel beams and columns.

400

What is asbestos' heat-resitant qualities used as?

Asbestos' heat-resistant qualities are used as an INSULATOR.

Asbestos facts

100

How many types of Asbestos are there?

Six different types of asbestos;

200

What type of respirator must be worn when working around asbestos?

A) N95 mask
B) Cloth mask
C) P100 HEPA respirator
D) Surgical mask

C) P100 HEPA respirator

300

What is the most common type of asbestos ?

Chrysotile is the most common as it accounts for 95% of all asbestos

400

Which of the following materials is most likely to contain dangerous “friable” asbestos?

A) Asbestos cement pipes
B) Vinyl asbestos floor tiles
C) Popcorn ceiling texture
D) Asbestos brake pads  

 C) Popcorn ceiling texture (Friable asbestos easily crumbles and becomes airborne, making it more hazardous.)

Random

100

In the 1940’s asbestos was used as in ingredient in toothpaste. True or False?

True, in the 1940’s asbestos was used as in ingredient in toothpaste.

200

What does the greek word of Asbestos mean?

Greek word meaning inextinguishable or unquenchable

300

Asbestos was once called the miracle mineral. True or false:

True (Because of its heat resistance, strength, and insulating properties, it was widely used in construction and manufacturing.)

400

Which country was the world’s largest producer of asbestos in the 20th century?

A) United States
B) China
C) Russia
D) Canada  

D) Canada (Canada was one of the largest asbestos producers, exporting it worldwide from Quebec’s mines.)

Final Jeopardy

100

What famous 1939 film used asbestos for its special effects, including fake snow?

The Wizard of Oz