Asbestos Related Diseases
Title 8 1529
Regulations
Respirators/PPE
AHERA
100

This Disease is described as "scarring of the lungs with a latency period of 10-20 years".

Asbestosis 

100

This department is the Governing Body for Title 8 1529

Cal OSHA

100

This regulation is known as 40 CFR 763 Subpart E and is associated with Schools ___ - ___

AHERA / K-12

100

What is the protection factor for a half face respirator? 

10

100

This clearance method requires 5 in, 5 out, and 3 blanks. This is:

TEM Clearance 

200

This person is 50x more likely to contract lung cancer while working with Asbestos.  

A cigarette smoker

200

This is a particulate form of asbestos, 5 micrometers or longer with a length-to-diameter ratio of 3 to.

Fiber 

200

29 CFR 1910.134 are regulations for?

Respiratory Protection 

200

Fit Testing falls into two major categories. These are:

- Qualitative

- Quantitative

200

What is the AHERA recommended number of samples to take for a single sampling material? 

9

300

This disease is the rarest of all asbestos related cancers, and attacks the chest cavity lining (pleura). 

Mesothelioma 

300

This filter is capable of trapping and retaining at least 99.97 percent of all mono-dispersed particles of 0.3 micro meters in diameter. 

HEPA Filter 

300

What is the Regulation Code for OSHA Asbestos Standards.

29 CFR 1926.1101

300

There are three types of supplied-air respirators, based upon how the airflow to the face piece is regulated. These are: 

- Constant or Continuous Flow

- Demand

-Pressure Demand

300

There are three response actions. These are:

-Removal 

-Encapsulation 

-Enclosure

400

There are two ways for asbestifotm fibers to enter the body, what are they?

Inhalation and Ingestion 

400

This is established by the employer to demarcate areas where Class 1,2,& 3 asbestos work is conducted.

Regulated Area

400

This Regulation also known as the "Re-Authorization Act" added all public/commercial buildings and specific training for all workers and inspectors. 

ASHARA

400

There are four broad categories of respirators. These are: 

1: Air Purifying 

2: Supplied Air

3: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

4: Combination

400

AHERA Reinspection's are required at least once every three years, Periodic inspections are required: 

At least once every 6 months.

500

Studies indicate that this type of asbestos is closely linked to Mesothelioma more than other types of asbestos:  

Crocidolite. 

500

This must be completed in time to comply with requirements that are triggered by exposure data or the lack of a "Negative Exposure Assessment"

Initial Exposure Assessment

500

This regulation is a subsection specific to the state of California, and pertains to respiratory protection.  

5144

500

OSHA requires that the fit of respirators be checked each time the respirator is worn according to the manufactures instructions. This procedure is called: 

User Seal Check

500

You are conducting a survey and inspecting a pipe that leads into an underground tunnel, before entering you want more information. Who would you go to?

On-site Maintenance Member.