Mesothelioma Navy Industry Standards Flashcards

Which federal agency sets permissible exposure limits (PELs) for asbestos in US workplaces, including Navy shipyards?

Answer: OSHA

OSHA establishes and enforces permissible exposure limits for asbestos in occupational settings, including Navy shipyards.

What is the current OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for asbestos as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA)?

Answer: 1.0 f/cc

OSHA's current PEL for asbestos is 1.0 fiber per cubic centimeter (f/cc) as an 8-hour TWA.

Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), which type of Navy facility is primarily regulated for asbestos management?

Answer: Schools on military bases

AHERA specifically governs asbestos management in schools, including those located on military bases.

Which MIL-SPEC standard historically governed the use of asbestos-containing materials in US Navy ship construction?

Answer: MIL-A-24244

MIL-A-24244 was the military specification that covered asbestos thermal insulation used in Navy vessels.

The Navy's asbestos abatement programs require workers to use what minimum level of respiratory protection when removing friable asbestos?

Answer: Supplied-air respirator (SAR)

Class I and II asbestos work (removal of friable material) requires a supplied-air respirator for maximum protection.

Which EPA regulation requires notification before demolition or renovation of ships containing asbestos?

Answer: NESHAP (40 CFR Part 61)

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) at 40 CFR Part 61 requires asbestos notification for demolition and renovation.

What document must Navy contractors complete before beginning asbestos abatement work on a vessel?

Answer: Asbestos Work Plan (AWP)

An Asbestos Work Plan must be prepared and approved before contractors begin abatement operations on Navy vessels.