Os Asbestos hazard awareness exam
questions and answers
Which of the following is a current use of asbestos - Answer -All of the above
True or false. Asbestos is a man made material - Answer -False
The presence of asbestos in the workplace is considered a health hazard when the
material is - Answer -Friable
Edd has preformed all major repair tasks in the garage where he works. During which
job is he most likely to encounter asbestos-containing materials - Answer -While
removing brake dust from an automotive brake system
Sarah is helping to rewire a historic site built in 1972. She's scraping up some tile to
access a floor panel. Is she at risk of asbestos exposure - Answer -Yes, because
building built before 1980 are likely to contain asbestos
Bob is removing old, but unopened boxes of asbestos floor tire tile from a warehouse. Is
he at high risk of asbestos exposure - Answer -No, because if the tiles remain
unbroken, there's no risk
What are the health effects associated with inhaling asbestos fibers - Answer -
Asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer
If a smoker who works with asbestos quits smoking, there will be no significant
difference in their probability of developing an asbestos related lung disease - Answer -
False
Andrés is a janitor working in an older facility that is known to contain asbestos
materials. What is the best procedure he can take to reduce his risk of exposure -
Answer -Avoid disturbing any marked asbestos-containing materials
Joel is a contractor on a remodeling job. While removing ceiling tiles, he spots what he
believes may be asbestos-containing material. What should he do - Answer -All of the
above
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