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CSST Exam building inspection
Jeremiah
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Why was asbestos added to construction It provided: insulation properties, strength and durability from weathering, made spray
materials ? on products easier to apply, and does not conduct electricity.
What are the three types of asbestos and Chrysotile : Serpentine , Amosite and Crocidolites : amphiboles.
their associated species?
What is the predominant color and structure white , long , curly , hollow
of Chrysotile asbestos ?
What is the predominant color and structure brown / tan ; long and straight
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of Amosite asbestos ?
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What is the predominant color and structure blue ; long and straight
of Crocidolite ?
What is the definition of a Surfacing material is a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise applied to structural surfaces EX: acoustic /
? decorative ceilings, fire proofing, textured paints and plasters.
applied to pipes, fittings, tanks, other structural, components etc. , to prevent heat loss
what is the definition of Thermal Systems
or gain. EX: pipe insulation, elbow mud, block insulation, air cell, asbestos paper wrap,
Insulation?
preformed halves, magnesium silica, etc
what is the definition of Miscellaneous material that is not TSI or surfacing but applied to structural components.
products:
Friable asbestos will crumble , pulverize or otherwise release dust by applying hand
Define Friable vs non friable.
pressure.
What agency does not use the term friable ? OSHA - because tools that are used by workers can easily make non friable materials
why? friable.
Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S ? Chrysotile.
fire doors, fume hoods, felt under roofs or siding, amosite sheeting, kiln bricks and
List three building materials / locations
cement, lab equipment, fire safety and equipment, auditorium curtains, gaskets,
where ACM is likely to be found
vibration joints, etc.
What are the 3 major illnesses related to Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma.
asbestos exposures ?
What is a latency period ? What is the the time between exposure and symptoms / sign of illness. 10-40 years.
latency period for asbestos related illnesses
?
Why does cigarette smoking increase Paralyzes Cillia in lung.
chances of getting an asbestos related
illness ?
What asbestos related disease normally Asbestosis
appears only after long, large, occupational
exposure to asbestos ?
what asbestos related disease primarily lung cancer - increases chances over 50 times.
affects those exposed to asbestos who
smoke cigarettes?
who must participate in a medical -Employees who conduct Class I, Class II, and Class III work for more than thirty days.
surveillance program -Employees who are exposed over the PEL for thirty or more days in a year.
- Before doing the work (pre employment, pre placement)
When are asbestos medical surveillance
- Annually
physical exams required ?
- Upon termination (Cal OSHA requirement)
What should be performed at an asbestos Occupational History Exam, Chest X ray, Pulmonary Function Test, stool sample
medical surveillance exam ?
Is there a safe level of asbestos exposure ? no
inspection and reinspection requirements, sampling and inspection procedures, lab
What are the 7 major components of the
approval process, accredited and non accredited training programs, clearance air
AHERA law ? Whom do they apply ?
testing, management plan requirements, notification requirements.
how many days is the required accredited 3,2,5,4,3
training for a building inspector ,
management planner , project supervisor,
abatement worker , project designer ?
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