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1
Q

What is AMSP?

A

Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program

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2
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Which instruction governs ASMP?

A

OPNAVINST 5100.19

Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat

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Characteristics of Asbestos

A 
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
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4
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What is a friable material?

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

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5
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What is a non-friable material?

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

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6
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What is malignant Mesothelioma?

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tumor which lines the chest and abdominal cavity

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7
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What is mesothelioma?

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

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8
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What is Asbestosis?

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Progressively worsening disease of the lung

Recognized as disabling or even fatal occupational disease

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9
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Which type of asbestos does every ship have?

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Non-friable

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EART

A

Emergency Asbestos Removal Team

Minor repair of friable asbestos

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11
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Which afloat commands shall maintain an EART?

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any ships whose keel was laid prior to 1980

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Responsibilities of Safety Officer

A

Ensure ship’s personnel are trained

Ensure no asbestos containing materials are introduced to ship

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Responsibilities of Engineering Officer

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

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Responsibilities of DIVO

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

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Responsibilities of MDR

A

Implements Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program

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16
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Responsibilities of All Hands

A

Observe all warning signs

Inform supervisors of damage

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17
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EART Protocol for Safety Officer

A

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

18
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EART Protocol for Engineering/Repair Department Head

A

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

19
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EART Protocol for DIVO

A

Attend the asbestos pre-work brief

20
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EART Protocol for MDR

A

Implements Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program

21
Q

Is it possible to identify asbestos visually?

22
Q

Who must identify asbestos?

A

Industrial Hygiene

23
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How is asbestos identified?

A

Polarized Light Microscopy (acceptable)

Transfer Electron Microscopy

24
Q

What is a PEL?

A

Permissible Exposure Limit

25
Q

Purpose of ASMP?

A

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

26
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Is placement in the ASMP dependent upon industrial hygiene sampling data?

27
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Which two trainings are required for asbestos workers?

A

Emergency Asbestos Response Team (2 day course) (A-760-2166)

Respirator fit-testing

28
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What is the PEL limit for asbestos?

A

0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air

8-hour time weighted average

29
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Excursion Limit (EL)

A

1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter

over 30 min sampling period

30
Q

What is included in a physicians written opinion?

A

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

31
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Where does the physicians written opinion get stored?

A

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

32
Q

Removal from AMSP

A

Required documentation on a SF 600

33
Q

How long will shipboard asbestos records be kept?

A

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

34
Q

What marking goes on health record regarding Asbestos?

A

“ASBESTOS”

1 in letter, in bold, black ink

35
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Are bound asbestos materials generally a health hazard?

A

No, unless work activities destroy their material

36
Q

Which specific work activities disturb make up of asbestos?

A

Punching
Grinding
Sanding
Machining

37
Q

What are the engineering controls?

A

Isolation

Ventilation

38
Q

What is an admin control?

A

personnel rotation

39
Q

PPE for Asbestos

A 
Full body, one piece disposable coveralls 
Medium weight rubber gloves 
Slip resistant plastic shoe covers 
Safety glasses 
Respiratory protection
40
Q

Periodic Health Evaluation, History and Physical Examination

A

NAVMED 6260/5

41
Q

Preprinted SF 600

A

for asbestos exposure

42
Q

Regular SF 600

A

For removal from AMSP

NAVOSH (7 decks)

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