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Asbestos Study questions with correct answersName four characteristics of asbestos Correct Answer-Naturally
occurring, fibrous, hydrated, mineral and silicates
What type of asbestos is the fibrous serpentine Correct Answer-
chrysotile (white asbestos)
Name the 5 amphiboles Correct Answer-Amosite
Tremolite
Actinolite
Crocidolite
Anthopyllite
Name physical properties of asbestos Correct Answer-fire resistant
spinnability
tensile strength
strong and durable
resists fungus growth
corrosion
heat
acids
vermin
,What were some of the uses of asbestos Correct Answer-brake lining in
cars and air craft
pipes for water and sewer systems
What is the most common asbestos Correct Answer-Chrysotile (white
asbestos) 3Mg O - Si O2 - 2H2O
What is the second most common asbestos Correct Answer-Amosite
(brown asbestos)
Fe Mg SiO3
What is the third most common asbestos but rare Correct Answer-
Crocidolite (blue asbestos)
Na Fe [SiO3] 2H3O
What to amphibole fibers used commercially are extremely hazardous
Correct Answer-Amosite and crocidolite
What 6 diseases are associated with asbestos Correct Answer-Lung
Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma
and Colon-Rectal Cancer
What does asbestos cause in the lungs Correct Answer-Bronchogenic
carcinoma
,What is asbestosis Correct Answer-A pneumoconiosis a diffuse,
interstitial, non-malignant scarring of the lungs often goes un-noticed
occurs from high exposures
What is Dyspnea? Correct Answer-Undue shortness of breath, asbestos-
related
What is Rales? Correct Answer-Crackling sounds heard when heart is
listened to via stethoscope
Related to asbestos
What is finger clubbing related to? Correct Answer-Asbestos
How are we exposed to asbestos Correct Answer-Air, water, soil, food
and occupational
What are some uses of asbestos Correct Answer-Shingles, thermal
system insulation, brake/clutch lining, water pipes
siding, cement filler, wire insulation, spray-on acoustical material
and vinyl flooring
What to do with asbestos Correct Answer-Leave it alone. repair,
encapsulate, enclose and remove
When is asbestos a hazard Correct Answer-When it is "friable"
, When it will be disturbed
When it is located in areas that may be disturbed by children
Prior to demolition/renovation projects
Two types of asbestos containing materials Correct Answer-Friable
Non-Friable
Friable Correct Answer-Can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to
powder by hand pressure.
Non-friable Correct Answer-Cannot be crumbled, pulverized or reduce
to powder by hand pressure.
Asbestos is heat resistant from what degree Celsius Correct Answer-500
- 1500 degrees Celsius
Specific work activities that disturb the make-up of asbestos materials:
Correct Answer-(a) Punching
(b) Grinding
(c) Sanding
(d) Machining
What does Normal deterioration of Asbestos mean? Correct Answer-
Asbestos fibers are released into the air. The loosely bound fibers are
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