Asbestos Practice Exam 4 Complete Questions And Answers Graded A+

What are common symptoms of mesothelioma? ✔✔Persistent stomach pain, persistent shortness of breath, persistent chest pain Which of the of the following is a common symptom of lung cancer? ✔✔Persistent cough or change in cough pattern Which of the following is necessary insurance coverage necessary for asbestos contractors? ✔✔500,000 per occurrence for bodily injusry and property damage combined Start up sequence is as follows ✔✔- post warning signs - pre-cleaned and removed removable objects - precleaned and sealed fixed objects - interruped and tagged electrical circuits - precleaned surfaces - sealed off room penetrations - erected containment barriers -energize negative air filtration units - shut down the HVAC system When a worker is removing asbestos from a steam tunnel a small opening, what is requried? ✔✔-constant communication between workers - at least two workers inside tunnel with supplied air respirators - standby workers posted with rescue equipment, including self contained breathing apparatus --> Not required- a bell connected toa long cord which can be activated by workers What should be done with the asbestos records if an asbestos contractor goes out of business after 25 years and there is no one remaining in the business to store the records? ✔✔He must notify the director of the NIOSH at least 3 months prior to the planned disposing of the records On or after Jan 1, 1987, contractos must be certified to handle ACM of how many square feet? ✔✔100 or more What is the most common symptom of asbestosis? ✔✔Shortness of breath or rales If removing more than ____ lf of asbestos pipe insulation or ____ sf of asbestos surfacing material the EPA regional office and or the State must be contacted and given advance notice ✔✔260, 160