CPR Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

The NIOSH-approved respirator required to protect against airborne asbestos fibers during abatement is at minimum a:

Accepted Answer

Half-face air-purifying respirator with P100 filters

Answer

OSHA requires at minimum a half-face air-purifying respirator with P100 (HEPA) filters for asbestos fiber concentrations above the PEL.

Question 2

Under the EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) must be properly removed before demolition when the amount exceeds:

Accepted Answer

160 square feet or 260 linear feet or 35 cubic feet

Answer

NESHAP Subpart M triggers the regulated ACM threshold at 260 linear feet of pipe, 160 square feet on other components, or 35 cubic feet where area/length can't be measured.

Question 3

Which OSHA standard governs respiratory protection programs for restoration workers?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.134

Answer

29 CFR 1910.134 is OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, requiring written programs, medical evaluations, fit testing, and training.

Question 4

A restorer using a wet-dry vacuum to remove Category 3 water must use a vacuum equipped with:

Accepted Answer

A HEPA filtration system

Answer

HEPA filtration is required to capture microbial particles and contaminants when vacuuming Category 3 water-affected materials to prevent cross-contamination.

Question 5

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), employers are required to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm

Answer

The General Duty Clause requires employers to address all recognized serious hazards, even those not covered by a specific OSHA standard.

(CPR) Certified Professional Restorer Practice Test

(CPR) Certified Professional Restorer Practice Test

CPR Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance 3