Asbestos Awareness Examination
Questions and Answers
The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) is ________. - Answer -.1 f/cc over an 8 hour
period
Asbestos must be _____ before you handle it. This helps to keep the fibers out of the
air. - Answer -Wet
All of the following products commonly contain asbestos, EXCEPT ______. - Answer -
House paint
Which of the following is considered the "biggest killer" of all the asbestos diseases? -
Answer -Lung Cancer
If you think something might contain asbestos, you should _______. - Answer -Assume
that it does contain asbestos and inform your supervisor
Asbestos medical exams must include all of the following EXCEPT:________. - Answer
-A cat scan
Federal government agency that researches worker safety and reports its findings to
OSHA. - Answer -NIOSH
A combination of wet mopping/ wiping and ______ vacuuming should be used to clean
all surfaces within buildings that contain ACM. - Answer -HEPA
Filters are used in industry for protection from respiratory hazards. Asbestos filter
cartridge are typically color-coded _______. - Answer -Pink or magenta
Which of the following is a federal government agency that protects against
environmental pollution? - Answer -EPA
Which of the following types of asbestos fibers does not soak up water? - Answer -
Amosite
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