Asbestos Awareness Training ESAMS
Exam Questions and Answers
Asbestos fibers have been incorporated into over how many commercial products? -
Answer -3600
Most of the information about asbestos diseases comes from studying workers in what
industry? - Answer -World War II shipbuilding activities and the asbestos industries in
the United States and England
Which characteristic of asbestos gave rise to the Greeks giving it the name of
asbestos? - Answer -It is fireproof.
What is an ACM? - Answer -Asbestos Containing Material
What are macrophages? - Answer -large cells that attach foreign particles
Why is asbestos so inexpensive to use? - Answer -Asbestos only requires minor
refining prior to its use in manufacturing.
Who is the largest provider of asbestos to the United States? - Answer -Canada
How long does it take asbestos fibers to break down in the environment? - Answer -A
very long time, they are practically indestructible.
What should you do if you see ACM that has been damaged or disturbed - Answer -
Contact your supervisor.
Which type of asbestos is used mostly in the United States? - Answer -Chrysotile
Which item has a low friability characteristic? - Answer -Floor tile
In order to minimize the potential for exposure to asbestos during floor care, what
should you not do? - Answer -Use a regular vacuum cleaner with a regular filter and
bag.
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