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UNIT 5-2 ABSPESTOS Flashcards

1
Q

what are characteristics of asbestos?

A

-fiborous
-fireproof
-heat resistant to 500-1500^C
flexible, high tensile strength, good insulator

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2
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what are the two types of asbestos containing materials?

A

friable and non-friable

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3
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describe friable asbestos materials

A

CAN BE CRUMBLED, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure

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4
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describe non-friable asbestos material

A

CANNOT BE CRUMBLED, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand

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5
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what are examples of friable asbestos material

A

acoustic insulation
pipe lagging
sheet gasket

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6
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what are examples of non-friable asbestos material

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brake and clutch linings
floor tiles and adhesives
gaskets

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7
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what disease can result from exposure to asbestos?

A

lung cancer and asbestosis

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8
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what are two types of lung cancer that result from asbestos exposure

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malignant mesothelioma and mesothelioma

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9
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what is malignant mesothelioma

A

tumor which lines the chest and abdominal cavity

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10
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when is mesothelioma found?

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rarely except in those exposed to asbestos 10-45 years later

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11
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describe asbestosis

A

progressively worsening disease of the lung

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12
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what does EART stand for

A

Emergency Asbestos Removal Team

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13
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what is the responsibility of the engineering and repair department head

A

identify and provide list of personnel involved in asbestos operations to medial

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14
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what are the only 2 ways to identify asbestos?

A

polarized light microscope or transfer electron microscope

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15
Q

EART must complete what training

A

A- 760-2166

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16
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what does PEL stand for

A

Permissible exposure limit

17
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what are the two forms of asbestos exposure limits

A 
permissible exposure limit (PEL)
excursion limit (EL)
18
Q

under what conditions does asbestos become a health hazard

A 
when deteriorated due to
punching
grinding
sanding
machining
normal deterioration
19
Q

what is the responsibility of Ships force protocol

A

repair and remove NON-FRIABLE asbestos

all ships have non-friable asbestos

20
Q

what is the responsibility of the Emergency Asbestos Removal Team (EART)

A

minor repair and removal of FRIABLE asbestos

21
Q

which ships must maintain an EART?

A

keel laid prior 1980

22
Q

what is the responsibility of Safety Officer

A

ship staff trained

no asbestos materials come onboard

23
Q

what is the responsibility of Engineering Officer

A

provide equipment and PPE
staff receive medical screening exams
materials are properly collected and stored before disposal

24
Q

what is the responsibility of Division officer

A

notify safety officer and Engineering Repair Officer when work is done
ensure training is completed

25
Q

what is the responsibility of Medical Dept. Rep.

A

implement asbestos medical surveillance program

26
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during EART protocol what is the responsibility of Safety officer

A

inspect each repair operation involving FRIABLE asbestos
ensure ship has required equipment
approve access to area

27
Q

basic principles of identifying control hazards

A

substitution
engineering controls
administrative controls
PPE

28
Q

what is the full body, one piece disposable coveralls with hood know as

A

TYVEK

29
Q

what is the required PPE when dealing with asbestos

A 
TYVEK
double glove
non-slip shoe
safety glasses
respiratory protection
30
Q

what is the requirement to be placed in the Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program

A

prior or current exposure to asbestos

31
Q

Asbestos workers are required to be training in

A

EART (A-760-2166)

respiratory fit testing

32
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what is PEL and limits

A

Permissible exposure limit

.1 fiber per cubic centimeter (f/cc) of air, calculated as an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) exposure

33
Q

what is EL and limits

A

Excursion Limit

1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) averaged over a 30 minute sampling period

34
Q

what are the notification requirements of asbestos exposure

A

Physicians written opinion, and limitation recommendations
state medical conditions that put at increased risk
employee informed of exam results and increased risk
WILL NOT INCLUDE FINDINGS OR DX UNRELATED TO ASBESTOS

35
Q

steps to distribution of notification requirements

A

signed copy to employee health record

copy employee and command within 30 days

36
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WHAT FORM IS USED TO REMOVE SOMEONE FROM ASBESTOS MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM

A

SF 600

37
Q

WHAT IS WRITEN OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE HEALTH RECORD

A

“ASBESTOS”. 1 INCH IN BOLD BLACK INK

38
Q

What forms are included into AMSP

A 
SF 600
OPNAV 5100/15
DD 2493-1 and -2
NAVMED 6260/5 and /7
Physicians written opinion
Spirometry Data

SF IDC (39 decks)

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