Asbestos Flashcards
usually asbestos related disease will not show up for
15 to 30 years
special certification is required for any asbestos related work involving ____ sq ft or more of asbestos containing materials
100
durring the removal of asbestos from ceiling
-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
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
1978
clothing contaminated with asbestos
should be specially laundered seprately or discarded
if an employee asks his employer for information on whether employees were being exposed to toxic material, the employer must
-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
mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the chest and abdomen that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos (T/F)
True
exposure to asbestos may be high in the construction trades, even if a contractor is not doing asbestos-abatement work (T/F)
true
if asbestos is discovered on a site when work is already in progress, work may continue while asbestos is removed (T/F)
False
if a worker is exposed to asbestos, the incident must be reported to the division of occupational safety and health (T/F)
True
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)
False
before begining a job, the contractor must complete a pre job site assessment for general health and safety hazards, including asbestos. (T/F)
true
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)
True
when a new employee is hired to work with toxic waste you should explain the job ans safety precautions
Immediatley
MSDS sheets are furnished by
suppliers
if hazardous substances are present at the work place, notices tisting the substances must be
kept in a conspicuous place
workers and employers may find out if construction substance poses a threat of cancer from
-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
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
the employer could be sued by the employee for negligence
how can an employee find out the asbestos level in a factory
have OSHA make tests and see a copy of the results
what must the employer do if asbestos levels are found to be high in a factory
-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
if a contractor wants to do asbestos abatement work in schools he
-must pass an examination
-must pass an EPA approved course and obtain accreditation
-must have knowledge of how to dispose of asbestos after removal
if you as a contractor are working on a building that was built prior to 1975 you should
check with the owner to see if there are any records which would indicate that asbestos is present
to register work involving asbestos, you should contact which of the following government agencies
-local air quality management district
-OSHA/Carcinogens Unit
-EPA
prior to commencing abatement work involving materials containing asbestos over 100, the contractor must show proff of
-training and certification of employees
-certification from CSLB and registration from DOSH
-workers compensation and a $500 trust account and health coverage insurance
