Mesothelioma Navy Mesothelioma Navy Industry Standards 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

1.0 f/cc

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Schools on military bases

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

MIL-A-24244

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Supplied-air respirator (SAR)

Answer

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

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