Asbestos Project Monitor questions and answers graded A+ 2023/2024

Asbestos Project MonitorName the two classifications of asbestos fibers - correct answer Serpentine and Amphibole Of the six types of asbestos fibers, which are the two most common? - correct answer Chrysotile and Amosite Which type of asbestos is the most difficult to keep wet? - correct answer Amosite What is asbestosis? - correct answer Scarring of the lung tissue and alveoli What is mesothelioma? - correct answer Abnormal, uncontrolled growth (pleural and peritoneal membranes). What is lung cancer? - correct answer Abnormal, uncontrolled cell growth of the lungs. What are pleural plaques? - correct answer Smooth, white raised irregular areas of fibrous collagen tissue that develop on the pleura and become calcified. Not considered pre-malignant. Hyaline material. What is a latency period? - correct answer Time between exposure and onset of symptoms. Acute, intermediate, chronic. Asbestos latency is usually 10-20+ years. What is the relationship between smoking and asbestos exposure? - correct answer Synergistic. It is 50-90x increased risk factor. What does NESHAP stand for? - correct answer National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants. What is the purpose of the NESHAP regulation? - correct answer No visible emissions Which regulatory agency enforces NESHAP? - correct answer EPA What does AHERA stand for? - correct answer Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response What is the purpose of the AHERA regulation? - correct answer Regulate asbestos in school buildings (public and private non-profit K-12 schools) Which regulatory agency enforces AHERA? - correct answer EPA What does OSHA stand for? - correct answer Occupational Safety and Health Administration What is OSHA's purpose? - correct answer To protect the employee/worker. What is the PEL (acronym)? - correct answer Permissible Exposure Limit What number is associated with the excursion limit (EL)? - correct answer 1.0 f/cc What is the 8-hour TWA for PEL? - correct answer 0.1 f/cc What is the standard for asbestos clearance? - correct answer 0.01 f/cc Does OSHA have a clearance limit requirement for containments? - correct answer No, AHERA and individual states do. Name the five asbestos control techniques. - correct answer Removal, encapsulation, enclosure, repair, and O&M Explain the removal technique. - correct answer Taking away the hazardous material Explain the encapsulation technique. - correct answer Covering with a liquid barrier that hardens.