Asbestos Basics
What is the most commonly used type of asbestos?
Chrysotile
Which type of respirator is NOT suitable for oxygen-deficient environments?
What is APR?
What asbestos-related disease is always fatal and has no known safe exposure level?
What is Mesothelioma?
hat is the minimum pressure differential required for asbestos containment?
What is -0.02 inches water gauge?
What should be done first when someone receives an electric shock?
What is shut off the power?
What physical property makes asbestos dangerous when airborne?
What is its microscopic fiber size?
What is the purpose of a fit test?
What is to ensure the respirator seals properly to the face?
What chronic disease causes scarring of lung tissue from asbestos exposure?
What is Asbestosis?
What is used to maintain negative pressure in a containment area?
What is a HEPA-filtered exhaust system?
Name a common hazard besides asbestos during abatement.
What is heat stress, electrical hazards, or slips/falls?
What is the primary method for identifying asbestos in bulk materials?
What is PLM (Polarized Light Microscopy)?
What does APF stand for?
What is Assigned Protection Factor?
Which lifestyle habit greatly increases the risk of lung cancer when exposed to asbestos?
What is Smoking?
What must be established at the entrance to the containment area?
What is a decontamination unit?
Which type of space requires a permit and atmospheric testing before entry?
What is a confined space?
How many types of asbestos are commonly recognized?
What is six?
How often must fit tests be performed?
At the start of employment, annually, after dental surgery or change in weight by 10LBS or more?
What is the typical latency period for asbestos-related illnesses?
What is 10–40 years?
What is the purpose of critical barriers?
What is to isolate the work area and prevent fiber migration?
Why should metal ladders be avoided?
What is they conduct electricity?
Which act regulates asbestos in schools?
What is AHERA?
What class of filter is required for asbestos?
What is HEPA?
How can asbestos enter the body besides inhalation?
What is ingestion?
What kind of sign must be posted around the work area?
What is a Danger sign?
What kind of vacuum is required for cleaning asbestos fibers?
What is a HEPA vacuum?