Asbestos

Question 1

What is AMSP?

Answer 1

Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program

Question 2

Which instruction governs ASMP?

Answer 2

OPNAVINST 5100.19

Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat

Question 3

Characteristics of Asbestos

Answer 3

Fibrous mineral 
Fireproof 
Acid resistant 
High Tensile Strength 
Good heating and electrical insulation properties 
Moderate/good chemical resistance 
Flexible properties 
Heat resistant for 500-1500C

Question 4

What is a friable material?

Answer 4

can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure
found in acoustic insulation
pipe lagging
sheet gaskets

Question 5

What is a non-friable material?

Answer 5

cannot be crumbled by hand
brake and clutch linings
floor tiles and adhesives
gaskets

Question 6

What is malignant Mesothelioma?

Answer 6

tumor which lines the chest and abdominal cavity

Question 7

What is mesothelioma?

Answer 7

rarely found except in those exposed to asbestos
10-45 years later
*combined with smoking drastically increases the risk of lung cancer

Question 8

What is Asbestosis?

Answer 8

Progressively worsening disease of the lung

Recognized as disabling or even fatal occupational disease

Question 9

Which type of asbestos does every ship have?

Answer 9

Non-friable

Question 10

EART

Answer 10

Emergency Asbestos Removal Team

Minor repair of friable asbestos

Question 11

Which afloat commands shall maintain an EART?

Answer 11

any ships whose keel was laid prior to 1980

Question 12

Responsibilities of Safety Officer

Answer 12

Ensure ship’s personnel are trained

Ensure no asbestos containing materials are introduced to ship

Question 13

Responsibilities of Engineering Officer

Answer 13

Provide equipment and PPE
Ensure personnel receive medical screening
Ensure asbestos materials are properly collected

Question 14

Responsibilities of DIVO

Answer 14

Notify Safety Officer when asbestos work is required
Ensure training is conducted
Ensure workplace is properly cleaned

Question 15

Responsibilities of MDR

Answer 15

Implements Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program

Question 16

Responsibilities of All Hands

Answer 16

Observe all warning signs

Inform supervisors of damage

Question 17

EART Protocol for Safety Officer

Answer 17

Inspect each repair operation
Ensure ship has required equipment
Approves access to the area where asbestos is being removed

Question 18

EART Protocol for Engineering/Repair Department Head

Answer 18

Provide equipment and clothing for workers
Provide list of personnel involved in asbestos ops
Ensure all asbestos containing materials are properly collected, stowed and disposed

Question 19

EART Protocol for DIVO

Answer 19

Attend the asbestos pre-work brief

Question 20

EART Protocol for MDR

Answer 20

Implements Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program

Question 21

Is it possible to identify asbestos visually?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Who must identify asbestos?

Answer 22

Industrial Hygiene

Question 23

How is asbestos identified?

Answer 23

Polarized Light Microscopy (acceptable)

Transfer Electron Microscopy

Question 24

What is a PEL?

Answer 24

Permissible Exposure Limit

Question 25

Purpose of ASMP?

Answer 25

to identify sign and symptoms of asbestos related medical conditions through periodic medical evaluations

Question 26

Is placement in the ASMP dependent upon industrial hygiene sampling data?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

Which two trainings are required for asbestos workers?

Answer 27

Emergency Asbestos Response Team (2 day course) (A-760-2166) | Respirator fit-testing

Question 28

What is the PEL limit for asbestos?

Answer 28

0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air | 8-hour time weighted average

Question 29

Excursion Limit (EL)

Answer 29

1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter | over 30 min sampling period

Question 30

What is included in a physicians written opinion?

Answer 30

Medical conditions Recommendations of limitations Statement employee was informed of exam results Statement employee was informed of increased risk of lung cancer due to smoking

Question 31

Where does the physicians written opinion get stored?

Answer 31

Employee's health record Employee Employee's command (Does not include HIPAA)

Question 32

Removal from AMSP

Answer 32

Required documentation on a SF 600

Question 33

How long will shipboard asbestos records be kept?

Answer 33

permanent retention following transfer, discharge or retirement Supporting shore medical facility shall establish a file for each ship

Question 34

What marking goes on health record regarding Asbestos?

Answer 34

"ASBESTOS" | 1 in letter, in bold, black ink

Question 35

Are bound asbestos materials generally a health hazard?

Answer 35

No, unless work activities destroy their material

Question 36

Which specific work activities disturb make up of asbestos?

Answer 36

Punching Grinding Sanding Machining

Question 37

What are the engineering controls?

Answer 37

Isolation | Ventilation

Question 38

What is an admin control?

Answer 38

personnel rotation

Question 39

PPE for Asbestos

Answer 39

``` Full body, one piece disposable coveralls Medium weight rubber gloves Slip resistant plastic shoe covers Safety glasses Respiratory protection ```

Question 40

Periodic Health Evaluation, History and Physical Examination

Answer 40

NAVMED 6260/5

Question 41

Preprinted SF 600

Answer 41

for asbestos exposure

Question 42

Regular SF 600

Answer 42

For removal from AMSP