Asbestos

Question 1

usually asbestos related disease will not show up for

Answer 1

15 to 30 years

Question 2

special certification is required for any asbestos related work involving ____ sq ft or more of asbestos containing materials

Answer 2

100

Question 3

durring the removal of asbestos from ceiling

Answer 3

-protective clothing and a respirator should be worn
-floors walls windows and doors should be sealed with a double layer of six mil plastic sheeting
-the asbestos containing material should be thoroughly wetted

Question 4

ab 2040 requires that before work begins on a job the contractor must ask the owner whether asbestos is present in any building constructed before

Answer 4

1978

Question 5

clothing contaminated with asbestos

Answer 5

should be specially laundered seprately or discarded

Question 6

if an employee asks his employer for information on whether employees were being exposed to toxic material, the employer must

Answer 6

-notify an employee who is being exposed
-notify an exposed employee of what action to correct the problem is being done
-give employees access to accurate records of employee exposure

Question 7

mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the chest and abdomen that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos (T/F)

Answer 7

True

Question 8

exposure to asbestos may be high in the construction trades, even if a contractor is not doing asbestos-abatement work (T/F)

Answer 8

true

Question 9

if asbestos is discovered on a site when work is already in progress, work may continue while asbestos is removed (T/F)

Answer 9

False

Question 10

if a worker is exposed to asbestos, the incident must be reported to the division of occupational safety and health (T/F)

Answer 10

True

Question 11

on a site where asbestos exposure may exceed the action level, respirators should be used in place of a training program to protect employee safety and health (T/F)

Answer 11

False

Question 12

before begining a job, the contractor must complete a pre job site assessment for general health and safety hazards, including asbestos. (T/F)

Answer 12

true

Question 13

all contractors doing asbestos abatement work in the schools must obtain accredation by passing an EPA approved training course, passing an examination, and participating in continuing education (T/F)

Answer 13

True

Question 14

when a new employee is hired to work with toxic waste you should explain the job ans safety precautions

Answer 14

Immediatley

Question 15

MSDS sheets are furnished by

Answer 15

suppliers

Question 16

if hazardous substances are present at the work place, notices tisting the substances must be

Answer 16

kept in a conspicuous place

Question 17

workers and employers may find out if construction substance poses a threat of cancer from

Answer 17

-DOSH or CAL/OSHA
-by getting a list of hazardous substances from the department of industrial relations
-by getting a copy of the Material safety data sheets from suppliers of construction materials

Question 18

what would the consequences be if an employee was hired to work with toxic waste without having an explanation of the safety features explained resulting in the employee being severely burned

Answer 18

the employer could be sued by the employee for negligence

Question 19

how can an employee find out the asbestos level in a factory

Answer 19

have OSHA make tests and see a copy of the results

Question 20

what must the employer do if asbestos levels are found to be high in a factory

Answer 20

-let any employee have a talk privately with a DOSH inspector
-alert the exposed employees and allow them to have the records
-let a representative of the employees accompany the DOSH representative on a worksite inspection

Question 21

if a contractor wants to do asbestos abatement work in schools he

Answer 21

-must pass an examination
-must pass an EPA approved course and obtain accreditation
-must have knowledge of how to dispose of asbestos after removal

Question 22

if you as a contractor are working on a building that was built prior to 1975 you should

Answer 22

check with the owner to see if there are any records which would indicate that asbestos is present

Question 23

to register work involving asbestos, you should contact which of the following government agencies

Answer 23

-local air quality management district
-OSHA/Carcinogens Unit
-EPA

Question 24

prior to commencing abatement work involving materials containing asbestos over 100, the contractor must show proff of

Answer 24

-training and certification of employees
-certification from CSLB and registration from DOSH
-workers compensation and a $500 trust account and health coverage insurance