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Asbestos Exam Prep: Questions and Answers on Regulations & Safety, Exams of Nursing

A series of questions and answers related to asbestos, focusing on its properties, regulations, and management procedures. It covers topics such as the characteristics of different types of asbestos, regulatory bodies like osha, epa, and ahera, and procedures for handling asbestos-containing materials (acm). The document also includes information on air monitoring, respirator usage, and waste disposal requirements, providing a comprehensive overview for individuals working in asbestos abatement and management. It is useful for exam preparation and quick reference, offering concise answers to key questions in the field. This material is suitable for students and professionals in environmental health and safety.

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2024/2025

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CSST Exam Final Test Questions with 100% Correct Solutions
1. Chrysotile properties: white, large, cylindrical fibers
2. Amosite properties: brown, short, hydrophobic
3. Crocidolite properties: blue
4. Tremolite properties: sharp, barb-like fibers
5. Actinolite properties: green
6. Category 1 non-friable ACM: packings, gaskets, RSF, roofing products
7. Category 2 non-friable ACM: everything else non-friable
8. Class I asbestos work: removal of TSI or surfacing material (requires respirator)
9. Class II asbestos work: removal of all other ACM (requires respirator)
10. Class III asbestos work: work being done where any ACM is likely to be disturbed
(requires respirator)
11. Class IV asbestos work: work being done where any ACM might be contacted
12. major fiber release episode: unintentional disturbance of ACM more than 3 sq ft
13. minor fiber release episode: unintentional disturbance of ACM less than 3 sq ft
14. PAPR: Powered Air Purifying Respirator
15. AHERA: Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
16. ASHARA: asbestos school hazard abatement reauthorization act
17. NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
18. NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
19. EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
20. DOT: Department of Transportation
21. ACM: asbestos containing material
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CSST Exam Final Test Questions with 100% Correct Solutions

  1. Chrysotile properties: white, large, cylindrical fibers
  2. Amosite properties: brown, short, hydrophobic
  3. Crocidolite properties: blue
  4. Tremolite properties: sharp, barb-like fibers
  5. Actinolite properties: green
  6. Category 1 non-friable ACM: packings, gaskets, RSF, roofing products
  7. Category 2 non-friable ACM: everything else non-friable
  8. Class I asbestos work: removal of TSI or surfacing material (requires respirator)
  9. Class II asbestos work: removal of all other ACM (requires respirator)
  10. Class III asbestos work: work being done where any ACM is likely to be disturbed (requires respirator)
  11. Class IV asbestos work: work being done where any ACM might be contacted
  12. major fiber release episode: unintentional disturbance of ACM more than 3 sq ft
  13. minor fiber release episode: unintentional disturbance of ACM less than 3 sq ft
  14. PAPR: Powered Air Purifying Respirator
  15. AHERA: Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
  16. ASHARA: asbestos school hazard abatement reauthorization act
  17. NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  18. NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
  19. EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
  20. DOT: Department of Transportation
  21. ACM: asbestos containing material
  1. ACBM: Asbestos Containing Building Material
  2. ACCM: asbestos containing construction material
  3. ACRM: asbestos containing roofing material
  4. PEL: permissable exposure limit: 0.1f/cm3 based on 8 hour TWA. if above, respirator is required
  5. EL: excursion limit: 1f/cm3 based on 30 min
  6. HEPA: high efficiency particulate air filter
  7. TSI: Thermal System Insulation
  8. PCM: phased contrast microscopy
  9. TEM: transmission electron microscopy
  10. who organizes categories of ACM: OSHA
  11. how much training does a Class I or Class II worker need: 5 day course
  12. How much training does a Class III or Class IV worker need: 2 day course
  13. air purifying respirator: half or full face, filters 99.97% of particles, colored magenta
  1. PCM clearance flow rate: less than 15L/min
  2. volume of TEM clearance: 1,425 - 1,199L
  3. TEM analysis clearance level: less than 70 structures per mm
  4. TEM clearance flow rate: less than 10L/min
  5. for every feet in ladder height, the ladder should be feet from the wall: 4, 1
  6. when was AHERA born: 1987
  7. when was NESHAP born: 1990
  8. when was ASHARA born: 1992
  9. when was OSHA: asbestos in construction stand born: 1994
  10. what does ASHARA regulate: commercial and public buildings
  11. what does AHERA regulate: public schools
  12. what does NIOSH regulate: respirators
  13. what does the EPA regulate: waste and emissions of asbestos
  1. what does NESHAP regulate: requires notification 10 days before abatement, ensures all ACM is removed before demo (federal)
  2. what are the 3 conditions of ACBM: good, damaged, significantly damaged
  3. how many samples does EPA SUGGEST: 9 samples
  4. how many samples does AHERA require for surfacing material: 3 for <1,000 sq ft, 5 for 1,000-5,000 sq ft, 7 for >5,000 sq ft
  5. how many samples does AHERA require for TSI: at least 3 per homogenous TSI and 1 per elbow and 1 per patch
  6. how many samples does AHERA require for misc materials: one or a man- ner sufficient to determine
  7. PLM microscope: used for bulk asbestos samples
  8. PCM microscope: used for personal air monitoring samples, can't distinguish asbestos from other fibers
  9. TEM microscope: used for clearance air samples, give exact amount of as- bestos fibers
  10. when must TEM clearance be used: if abatement is over 260 linear feet, 160 sq feet, or 35 cubed feet
  11. symptoms of heat stress: sweating, clammy skin, fatigue, dizziness, headache
  12. symptoms of heat stroke: hot, dry skin, fatigue, rapid heart beat, low blood pressure, nausea, headache
  13. who requires employers to have medical surveillance: OSHA
  14. air sampling: exposure assessment: personal air sampling used to determine classification
  15. air sampling: negative exposure assessment: result needs to be below the PEL and EL
  1. who regulates transportation of ACM waste: EPA