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Building Inspection for Asbestos – CSST Exam Questions and Answer Guide.
Question 1: Why was asbestos added to construction materials?
CORRECT ANSWER : It provided: insulation properties, strength and durability from weathering, made spray on products easier to apply, and does not conduct electricity.
Question 2: What are the three types of asbestos and their
associated species?CORRECT ANSWER : Chrysotile : Serpentine , Amosite and
Crocidolites : amphiboles.
Question 3: What is the predominant color and structure of
Chrysotile asbestos?
CORRECT ANSWER : white , long , curly , hollow
Question 4: What is the predominant color and structure of
Amosite asbestos?
CORRECT ANSWER : brown / tan ; long and straight
Question 5: What is the predominant color and structure of
Crocidolite?
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CORRECT ANSWER : blue ; long and straight
Question 6: What is the definition of a Surfacing material?
CORRECT ANSWER : is a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise
applied to structural surfaces EX: acoustic / decorative ceilings,
fire proofing, textured paints and plasters.
Question 7: What is the definition of Thermal Systems
Insulation?
CORRECT ANSWER : applied to pipes, fittings, tanks, other
structural, components etc. , to prevent heat loss or gain. EX:
pipe insulation, elbow mud, block insulation, air cell, asbestos paper wrap, preformed halves, magnesium silica, etc
Question 8: What is the definition of Miscellaneous products?
CORRECT ANSWER : material that is not TSI or surfacing but
applied to structural components.
Question 9: Define Friable vs non friable.
CORRECT ANSWER : Friable asbestos will crumble , pulverize
or otherwise release dust by applying hand pressure.
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Question 10: What agency does not use the term friable? Why?
CORRECT ANSWER : OSHA - because tools that are used by
workers can easily make non friable materials friable.
Question 11: Primary type of asbestos used in the U.S?
CORRECT ANSWER : Chrysotile.
Question 12: List three building materials / locations where
ACM is likely to be found
CORRECT ANSWER : fire doors, fume hoods, felt under roofs
or siding, amosite sheeting, kiln bricks and cement, lab equipment, fire safety and equipment, auditorium curtains, gaskets, vibration joints, etc.
Question 13: What are the 3 major illnesses related to asbestos
exposures?
CORRECT ANSWER : Asbestosis, Lung Cancer,
Mesothelioma.
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Question 14: What is a latency period? What is the latency
period for asbestos related illnesses?
CORRECT ANSWER : the time between exposure and
symptoms / sign of illness. 10-40 years.
Question 15: Why does cigarette smoking increase chances of
getting an asbestos related illness?
CORRECT ANSWER : Paralyzes Cillia in lung.
Question 16: What asbestos related disease normally appears
only after long, large, occupational exposure to asbestos?
CORRECT ANSWER : Asbestosis
Question 17: What asbestos related disease primarily affects
those exposed to asbestos who smoke cigarettes?
CORRECT ANSWER : lung cancer - increases chances over 50
times.
Question 18: Who must participate in a medical surveillance
program