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Definitions
100

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

What is Asbestosis?

100

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

What is AHERA?

100
DP
What is Designated Person?
100

Air Purifying, Filter Masks, Supplied Air are types of this

What are types of respirators

100
“White Asbestos” that makes up 90% of asbestos used worldwide.
What is Chrysotile?
200
You are 50-90 times more likely to develop lung cancer if you do this and are exposed to asbestos.
What is smoke?
200

How often does AHERA require a periodic surveillance of all areas identified as ACBM or assumed ACBM must be done.

What is every six months?

200
ACBM
What is Asbestos Containing Building Materials?
200
The frequency that a user seal test should be completed on a respirator.
What is before each use?
200
Material that may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry
What is Friable?
300
This is the name for cancer of the lining of the lung.
What is Mesothelioma?
300

The amount of AWARENESS training required annually for custodial and maintenance staff.

What is 2 hours?

300
HEPA
What is High Efficiency Particulate Air?
300
Cover the exhale diaphragm/valve and blow out gently
What is a positive pressure seal test?
300
Materials that are the same age, texture, and color
What is a homogeneous area?
400
The name of the air sacs in the lungs.
What is Alveoli?
400

How often does AHERA require a full inspection of asbestos needs to be completed by a licensed asbestos inspector 

What is every 3 years

400
NIOSH
What is National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
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
Surfacing Materials Thermal System Insulation Miscellaneous Materials
What is types of Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM)?
500
Hair-like lining which constantly beat upward and is a defense mechanism.
What is Cilia?
500
Reviewing the MSDS/SDS, look on packaging for "Asbestos free" or "Does not contain Asbestos", or sampling the material for analysis by a laboratory.
What are ways to verify new materials coming into the building do not contain asbestos?
500
PEL
Permissible Exposure Limit
500
The agency that approves respirators
What is NIOSH
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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