Asbestos Inspector Recertification

Question 1

According to AHERA, what is the minimum number of samples required of TSI that is not a patch, to prove the material is negative for asbestos?

Answer 1

3

Question 2

After inspection a building to be renovated, it would be covered by NESHAP if ____________ is located during the inspection.

Answer 2

260 linear feet/ 160 square feet/ 35 cubic feet or more of RACM.

Question 3

In order for a material to be considered an Asbestos Containing Material (ACM), it must contain ________ asbestos.

Answer 3

one (1) percent or more

Question 4

What is the recommended number of samples to be taken for surfacing material in an area measuring 50’ x 40’?

Answer 4

9

Question 5

AHERA requires inspectors to collect at least _____ bulk sample(s) of patched TSI that is not assumed to be ACBM.

Answer 5

One

Question 6

What three factors affect a material’s potential for disturbance?

Answer 6

Contact, air erosion, vibration.

Question 7

Ceiling tiles are an example of:

Answer 7

Friable miscellaneous.

Question 8

Suspect materials sampled during an inspection are analyzed by:

Answer 8

PLM (Polarized Light Microscopy)

Question 9

AHERA requires inspector to collect at least _____ bulk sample(s) of patched TSI that is not assumed to be ACBM.

Answer 9

One

Question 10

A TSI “patch” is defined as:

Answer 10

An area < 6 square feet or 6 linear feet

Question 11

According to AHERA, floor tile is an example of ________ material.

Answer 11

miscellaneous

Question 12

What is the OSHA PEL for inspectors?

Answer 12

1.0 f/cc

Question 13

Which OSHA standard includes requirements for and effective and worksite specific respiratory protection program?

Answer 13

29 CFR 1915.1101

Question 14

Which OSHA standard includes requirements for the construction industry?

Answer 14

29 CFR 1926.1101

Question 15

Which OSHA standard includes requirements for the general industry?

Answer 15

29 CFR 1910.1001

Question 16

All laboratories that analyze bulk samples taken in schools must be accredited by:

Answer 16

NVLAP

Question 17

NIOSH is an acronym for?

Answer 17

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Question 18

In the event that the emergency use of an uninspected building becomes necessary for school purposes, it must be inspected:

Answer 18

Within 30 days of its use as a school building.

Question 19

Under NESHAP, packings and gaskets are an example of:

Answer 19

Category I non-friable

Question 20

Unless otherwise indicated in the Management Plan, schools must conduct a periodic surveillance every:

Answer 20

6 months

Question 21

That are the NESHAP physical assessment categories?

Answer 21

CAT 1 NF - Roofing, Flooring, Gaskets, Packings
CAT 2 NF - Brittle, Rigid, i.e. transite
RACM - Any Currently or will become friable material

Question 22

What does NESHAP stand for?

Answer 22

National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants

Question 23

What section of the code is NESHAP?

Answer 23

40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M

Question 24

What section of the code it AHERA?

Answer 24

40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E

Question 25

The term "friable" means ________.

Answer 25

A material that can be crushed or pulverized or reduced to powder with hand pressure when dry.

Question 26

How does the inspector determine if material is friable?

Answer 26

Touch it.

Question 27

Which statement best reflects the relationship between smoking and lung cancer in previous asbestos workers?

Answer 27

Lung cancer is 80 times more frequent in asbestos workers who smoked.

Question 28

An AHERA asbestos inspection report must contain:

Answer 28

Physical Assessments, Amount of Material, and the Signature of analyst who conducted the analysis of suspect material.

Question 29

What are "functional spaces?"

Answer 29

Spatially distinct areas within a building.

Question 30

How often does AHERA require schools to be reinspected?

Answer 30

Every three years.

Question 31

How often do public and commercial buildings have to be inspected for asbestos?

Answer 31

Only if a renovation or demolition is scheduled.

Question 32

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986 is legislation governing asbestos inspections and management in ____________.

Answer 32

Schools grad K-12

Question 33

Ceiling tiles are an example of:

Answer 33

Friable Miscellaneus

Question 34

According to NESHAP, how does an asbestos inspector inspect a building?

Answer 34

Thoroughly inspect the affected facility or part of the facility.

Question 35

Copies of employee medical exams must be kept for _____ past the last date of employment.

Answer 35

30 years

Question 36

What is the recommended number of samples to be taken for surfacing material in an area measuring 50' x 40'.

Answer 36

5