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Lead, Asbestos & Silica Safety Flashcards

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  1. Under the EPA RRP Rule, what is the required warning sign size for posting at a renovation work area?

    Answer: 8.5 x 11 inches minimum

    EPA RRP requires warning signs of at least 8.5 x 11 inches posted at the perimeter of the work area.

  2. Which OSHA standard specifically governs occupational exposure to asbestos in the construction industry?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1926.1101

    29 CFR 1926.1101 is OSHA's asbestos standard specifically for the construction industry.

  3. What does the term 'friable asbestos' mean in the context of remediation?

    Answer: Asbestos that can be easily crumbled by hand pressure when dry

    Friable asbestos can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry, making it more hazardous.

  4. A worker is performing silica-generating tasks for 4 hours per shift. Under OSHA's silica standard, what is the required action level (AL) for respirable crystalline silica?

    Answer: 25 µg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA

    OSHA's action level for respirable crystalline silica is 25 µg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA, which triggers medical surveillance requirements.

  5. When performing lead abatement, what is the required frequency for air monitoring in the work area under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62?

    Answer: Every 3 months if exposure is between AL and PEL

    OSHA requires periodic monitoring every 3 months when worker exposure is at or above the AL but below the PEL.

  6. Which type of respirator is the minimum required for Class I asbestos work (removal of TSI or surfacing ACM)?

    Answer: Full-face PAPR with HEPA filtration

    Class I asbestos work requires at minimum a full-face PAPR with HEPA filtration or a supplied-air respirator.

  7. Under the EPA NESHAP rule for asbestos, what is the minimum amount of regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) that triggers notification requirements for demolition?

    Answer: 160 square feet, 260 linear feet, or 35 cubic feet

    EPA NESHAP requires advance notification when demolition involves 160 sq ft on facility components, 260 linear feet on pipes, or 35 cubic feet off facility components.

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