Contractor/Supervisor Course Flashcards

1
Q

Which regulation requires viewing ports in containment, a master shut off switch at the entry door for all negative air units, and fire retardant poly?

A

LA Fire Department

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which regulation has several appendix sections, one of which consists of non-mandatory work practices?

A

Cal-OSHA T8, CCR 1529

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Which regulation names five removal procedures?

A

SCAQMD Rule 1403

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

From which agency did the term asbestos-containing construction material (ACCM) come from?

A

Cal-OSHA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

From which regulation does the term RACM (Regulated Asbestos Containing Material) come from?

A

40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the definition of asbestos-containing construction material (ACCM)?

A

> 0.1%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the definition of asbestos waste in California?

A

1% or more

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

When can an AHERA trained supervisor/competent person employed by a state licensed asbestos removal contractor collect up to 12 bulk samples according to State of California regulations?

A

On a residential project after they have taken a building inspector course

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Which agency describes asbestos work as Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV?

A

Cal-OSHA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Class I work consists of working with:

A

TSI and surfacing materials

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Class II work consists of working with:

A

Roofing materials

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Cal-OSHA has created specialty worker courses for which of the following asbestos-containing materials:

  • Asbestos cement (AC) pipe
  • Floor tile
  • Roofing
A

All of them

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

For class III work a trained person can remove small quantities of which of the following materials: TSI, Floor tile, Fireproofing

A

All of them

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Cal-OSHA (Title 8, 1529) states that when performing glove bag removal the following is true:

  • Wetting is not required in the bag
  • One trained person may perform Class I bag removal
  • Air filtration in the glove bag is not required
A

None of the above

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Define SCAQMD Procedure 3:

A

Wet Methods

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Define SCAQMD Procedure 1:

A

Critical barriers, negative air filtration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

SCAQMD Rule 1403 requires an asbestos survey prior to demolition in which type of structures?

A

All facilities

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Which regulation created the course known as Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor?

A

40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Cal-OSHA (T8, CCR 1529) states, for roof removal showers are:

A

not needed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

When is personal air monitoring optional?

A

When all workers are wearing air-supplies respirators operating in the pressure demand mode

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Who must wear a personal air monitoring pump in containment?

A

At least one worker performing differing tasks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

When must a competent person must be present on a Class II asbestos removal job:

A

At all times

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Smoke testing of a containment area shall be performed:

A

To check air flow patterns, every shift, to check for leaks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

If a major earthquake occurs during an asbestos removal job:

A

Evacuate and meet at a previously designated area

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What is the percentage of asbestos in ACCM and ACM?

A

ACCM >0.1%

ACM >1%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Personal air monitoring in the asbestos industry in conducted using:

A

A 25 mm cassette

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Define a negative exposure assessment:

A

A collection of air testing data from similar jobs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

If an asbestos survey does not indicate that a suspect building material in a commercial building has been tested and the suspect material is discovered during demolition:

A

The material may be assumed to contain asbestos and removed as ACBM
OR
Asbestos content may be verified by sampling conducted by a CAC or CSST

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

What is the Excursion Limit (EL)

A

1.0 f/cc in a 30 min period

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

MAP Rquirements

A

Model Accreditation Plans

40 CFR 763 Subpart E, App. C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

T8, CCR 1529 states that clearance sampling is required after abatement jobs in what type of building?

A

Schools (K-12)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Clearance is attained at less than:

A

0.01 f/cc by PCM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Clearance by TEM analyses is required

A

For work in schools

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

If the external air has an elevated asbestos fiber content due to natural soil content, clearance sampling:

A

May be no greater than ambient levels

35
Q

Define SCAQMD Procedure 5:

A

Required if there has been as asbestos fiber release AND a written procedure for unique asbestos work

36
Q

A supervisor is responsible to have which of the following at the job site?

  • SDS
  • Notifications
  • Copies of training certificates
A

All of these

37
Q

Define SCAQMD Procedure 4:

A

Dry removal

38
Q

Stucco with an asbestos content of >0.1% but less than 1% is:

A

Not asbestos waste according to the definition

39
Q

Which local government entity has written its own asbestos regulation?

A

Los Angeles City Fire Department

40
Q

How long should you wait to run clearance air monitoring after lockdown encapsulated has been applied?

A

Until after it dries

41
Q

After what date does SCAQMD state that a facility survey is no longer required?

A

No date is specified

42
Q

Define SCAQMD Procedure 2:

A

Glove Bag

43
Q

Asbestos containing floor tile mastic, being removed from a concrete slab, using a floor buffer and liquid solution:

A

Is considered friable material

44
Q

Asbestos containing spray applied fireproofing:

A

Is friable and cannot be rendered non-friable

45
Q

If an asbestos project runs beyond the estimated date of completion:

A

SCAQMD must be notified

46
Q

The most common injury in an asbestos removal project is:

A

Slips & Falls

47
Q

If PLM analysis is inconclusive what is the next EPA mandated analytical method for bulk samples?

A

Point counting

48
Q

Which analysis determines asbestos by weight (As Cal OSHA required):

A

TEM by gravimetric reduction

49
Q

Describe the best way to deal with contaminated equipment leaving an asbestos project

A

Wet wiped, wrapped in plastic in containment

50
Q

HEPA filters from a negative air unit must be changed:

A

Inside the containment

51
Q

Applying an encapsulate as an asbestos abatement method:

A

Requires PPE and containment

52
Q

An enclosure (as an asbestos control option) would be:

  • carpeting over floor tile
  • drywall caulked to be airtight fastened beneath acoustic spray
  • two layers of 10 mil poly around TSI
  • fiberglass insulation over TSI
A

-drywall caulked to be airtight fastened beneath acoustic spray

53
Q

ACBM in a building to be demolished consists of floor tile, drywall, and acoustic ceiling spray. Which material is typically removed first?

A

Acoustic ceiling

54
Q

Transite is:

A

Class II work, non-friable ACM

55
Q

Air changes per hour in a Negative Pressure Enclosure (NPE):

A

Are at a minimum of every 15 minutes

56
Q

A rotometer measures:

A

Air flow

57
Q

A manometer:

A

Measures pressure differential in containment

58
Q

A manometer is:

A

Mandatory according to Cal OSHA Title 8, Section 1529

59
Q

What does IIPP stand for?

A

Illness & Injury Prevention Program

60
Q

Asbestos warning signs:

  • Must be readable from 20 ft away
  • Must be in English
  • Should be posted wherever asbestos is detected
A

All of the above

61
Q

If an asbestos fiber release has been known to occur:

  • SCAQMD requires a procedure 5
  • Some valuable items may be contaminated and disposed of a hazardous waste
  • Pre cleaning before containment set up must occur
A

All of the above

62
Q

Define latency period:

A

Time between exposure and death

63
Q

40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E

A

AHERA & ASHARA (ACM in schools)

Asbestos - Toxic Substance Control Act

EPA

64
Q

40 CFR Part 763 Subpart G

A

Asbestos Worker Protection

Asbestos - Toxic Substance Control Act

EPA

65
Q

40 CFR Part 763 Subpart I

A

Prohibition of manufacturing, importation, processing and distribution of certain ACM products. Labeling required.

Asbestos - Toxic Substance Control Act

EPA

66
Q

40 CFR Part 61 Subpart A

A

General Provisions

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

EPA

67
Q

40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M

A

National Emission Standard for Asbestos

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

EPA

68
Q

AQMD

A

Air Quality Management Districts

69
Q

APCD

A

Air Pollution Control Districts

70
Q

29 CFR 1910.1001

A

Occupational Health and Safety Standards - Asbestos

OSHA

71
Q

29 CFR 1926.1101

A

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction - Asbestos

OSHA

72
Q

29 CFR 1910.134

A

Respiratory Protection

OSHA

73
Q

29 CFR 1910.1200

A

Hazard Communication

OSHA

74
Q

T8, CCR 341.6

A

Registration Requirements for Asbestos Related Work

Cal OSHA

75
Q

T8, CCR 341.15

A

Certification of Asbestos Consultants and Site Surveillance Technicians

Cal OSHA

76
Q

T8, CCR 5208

A

Regulated Carcinogens - Asbestos

Cal OSHA

77
Q

T8 CCR 1529

A

Construction Safety Orders for dust, fumes, vapors, gases, mists - Asbestos

Cal OSHA

78
Q

T8 CCR 5144

A

Respiratory Safety

Cal OSHA

79
Q

T8 CCR 5194

A

Hazard Communication

Cal OSHA

80
Q

NIOSH

A

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - Respirators

81
Q

DOT

A

Department of Transportation - Haz. Waste

82
Q

SCAQMD

A

Local air quality management district

South Coast

83
Q

T8 CCR 341.16

A

Cal OSHA requirements for courses regarding asbestos work/surveying/consulting

84
Q

Engineering Controls:

A
  • H2O
  • Ventilation
  • Containment
    • System
    • Process
    • Barrier