Mesothelioma Navy Asbestos Regulations & Prevention 2

Question 1

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing asbestos regulations in U.S. Navy shipyards?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces workplace asbestos exposure standards, including in Navy shipyards.

Question 2

What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for asbestos over an 8-hour workday?

Accepted Answer

0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter

Answer

OSHA's current PEL for asbestos is 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter of air as an 8-hour time-weighted average.

Question 3

Under OSHA's asbestos standard, what type of respiratory protection is required when working with friable asbestos?

Accepted Answer

Full-face supplied-air respirator or SCBA

Answer

High-risk asbestos work requires a full-face supplied-air respirator or SCBA to provide the highest level of protection.

Question 4

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) asbestos regulation requires notification to the EPA before demolishing or renovating a structure containing what minimum amount of regulated asbestos-containing material?

Accepted Answer

260 linear feet or 160 square feet

Answer

NESHAP requires EPA notification when renovation or demolition will disturb at least 260 linear feet of pipe insulation or 160 square feet of other ACM.

Question 5

Which law gave the EPA authority to require schools to inspect for and manage asbestos-containing materials?

Accepted Answer

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)

Answer

AHERA (1986) requires public and private non-profit schools to inspect for asbestos and develop management plans.

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Mesothelioma Navy Asbestos Regulations & Prevention 2