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Maryland Asbestos Exam Questions And
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The lean ratio of an extension ladder - answer✔4:1
According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a non-NESHAP size project, how many
samples must be taken with results of what? - answer✔5 samples taken inside with results of
each <0.0 f/cc
What are the notification requirements in Virginia? - answer✔20 calendar days for any project
greater than 10 sq feet or linear feet
In what jurisdiction do individuals need an asbestos supervisor or working linsense -
answer✔Need a license everywhere
Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate subcontractors for
labor and materials - answer✔Performance Bond
Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA - answer✔Full face
air purifying respirator
What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying respirator is
being worn? - answer✔23.5%
Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? - answer✔Class B
What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator - answer✔50
Friable ACM is any material that can be: - answer✔Crushed, pulverized, reduced to powder by
hand pressure when dry
The OSHA permissible exposure limit is - answer✔0.1 f/cc over 8 hours TWA
According to ASHERA, how many air samples must be taken for final clearance for NESHAP size
project? - answer✔13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields blanks , one sealed blank)TEM
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Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by - answer✔National Voluntary
Laboratory Accreditation Program
AHERA is for - answer✔Public schools K-12
What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC - answer✔10 working days
prior to start NESHAP size projects and any project over 18 square feet of flooring. Building
owner to notify tenants no less than 30 days prior to start of the project in writing
What is a NESHAP sized project - answer✔160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35 cubic feet
The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: - answer✔Once a shift
In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? -
answer✔Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and exits from the work site.
NESHAP regulations provide definitions for - answer✔Renovations, Adequately Wet, and
Demolitions
The definition of PACM is - answer✔TSI and surfacing material found in a building constructed
no later than 1980
The OSHA Asbestos in construction standard required employees to maintain exposure
monitoring results for how many years? - answer✔30 years
What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? - answer✔There is no safe limit
What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? - answer✔Simulates the conditions in the work
area
Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: - answer✔To predict what future exposures
should be on this project
According to OSHA construction standard, fall protection is required at working at or above -
answer✔6 feet
What info is required on a safety data sheet? - answer✔First aid procedures, emergency clean
up procedures, type of PPE
When conducting final air samples in Maryland, how many samples are needed? - answer✔One
per room, one per 5,000 sq feet of containment or 50,000 cubic feet of containment, whichever
is greater
Exposure minoring is the responsibility of the: - answer✔Competent person
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Maryland Asbestos Exam Questions And
Answers Updated 2024/2025
The lean ratio of an extension ladder - answer✔4:1
According to AHERA, to complete a response action of a non-NESHAP size project, how many
samples must be taken with results of what? - answer✔5 samples taken inside with results of
each <0.0 f/cc
What are the notification requirements in Virginia? - answer✔20 calendar days for any project
greater than 10 sq feet or linear feet
In what jurisdiction do individuals need an asbestos supervisor or working linsense -
answer✔Need a license everywhere
Type of bond that would ensure that the general contractor will compensate subcontractors for
labor and materials - answer✔Performance Bond
Minimum respiratory protection on a class 1 asbestos project with no NEA - answer✔Full face
air purifying respirator
What is the maximum content permitted in the work area where an air purifying respirator is
being worn? - answer✔23.5%
Chest XRays must be evaluated by what class reader? - answer✔Class B
What is the APF for a full face air purifying respirator - answer✔50
Friable ACM is any material that can be: - answer✔Crushed, pulverized, reduced to powder by
hand pressure when dry
The OSHA permissible exposure limit is - answer✔0.1 f/cc over 8 hours TWA
According to ASHERA, how many air samples must be taken for final clearance for NESHAP size
project? - answer✔13 samples (5 inside, 5 outside, 2 fields blanks , one sealed blank)TEM
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Laboratories that perform PLM and TEM must be accredited by - answer✔National Voluntary
Laboratory Accreditation Program
AHERA is for - answer✔Public schools K-12
What is the notification requirement for asbestos projects in DC - answer✔10 working days
prior to start NESHAP size projects and any project over 18 square feet of flooring. Building
owner to notify tenants no less than 30 days prior to start of the project in writing
What is a NESHAP sized project - answer✔160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35 cubic feet
The competent person must inspect the work suits of the crew at least: - answer✔Once a shift
In Maryland, the asbestos project notification must be posted when and where? -
answer✔Three days prior to any asbestos project, at all entrances and exits from the work site.
NESHAP regulations provide definitions for - answer✔Renovations, Adequately Wet, and
Demolitions
The definition of PACM is - answer✔TSI and surfacing material found in a building constructed
no later than 1980
The OSHA Asbestos in construction standard required employees to maintain exposure
monitoring results for how many years? - answer✔30 years
What is the safe level of asbestos exposure? - answer✔There is no safe limit
What is the purpose of aggressive air sampling? - answer✔Simulates the conditions in the work
area
Initial worker exposure air samples are collected: - answer✔To predict what future exposures
should be on this project
According to OSHA construction standard, fall protection is required at working at or above -
answer✔6 feet
What info is required on a safety data sheet? - answer✔First aid procedures, emergency clean
up procedures, type of PPE
When conducting final air samples in Maryland, how many samples are needed? - answer✔One
per room, one per 5,000 sq feet of containment or 50,000 cubic feet of containment, whichever
is greater
Exposure minoring is the responsibility of the: - answer✔Competent person
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