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Asbestos Regulations & Prevention Flashcards

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  1. What federal agency regulates asbestos in the United States?

    Answer: The EPA regulates environmental asbestos; OSHA regulates workplace asbestos exposure

    The EPA regulates asbestos in the environment (buildings, schools, air) while OSHA sets workplace exposure limits and safety requirements for workers who may encounter asbestos.

  2. Is asbestos completely banned in the United States?

    Answer: No, the U.S. has not fully banned asbestos, though many products and uses are restricted

    Unlike many countries, the U.S. has not enacted a comprehensive asbestos ban. While the EPA banned most new uses in 1989, much of that ban was overturned by courts, leaving some uses still legal.

  3. What is the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for asbestos?

    Answer: 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air over an 8-hour time-weighted average

    OSHA's PEL for asbestos is 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air as an 8-hour time-weighted average, with an excursion limit of 1.0 fibers per cc over a 30-minute period.

  4. What are the requirements for asbestos abatement in buildings?

    Answer: Licensed professionals must follow specific containment, removal, and disposal procedures regulated by the EPA

    Asbestos abatement requires licensed and trained professionals using specific containment procedures, protective equipment, air monitoring, and EPA-regulated disposal methods.

  5. What personal protective equipment is required when working with asbestos?

    Answer: Respirators with HEPA filters, disposable coveralls, gloves, and eye protection

    Workers must use HEPA-filtered respirators (minimum half-face for moderate exposure), disposable coveralls, gloves, eye protection, and decontamination procedures when working with asbestos.

  6. What should a veteran do if they suspect asbestos-related illness?

    Answer: Seek medical evaluation, inform their doctor about military asbestos exposure, and contact a VA benefits specialist

    Veterans suspecting asbestos-related illness should seek prompt medical evaluation, provide their doctor with military service and exposure history, contact a VA benefits specialist, and consult with an experienced attorney.