UKATA Identification Methods 2

Question 1

Where in UK buildings is asbestos insulating board (AIB) most commonly found?

Accepted Answer

In ceiling tiles, partition walls, and fire protection panels

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In the garden shed

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Only in basements

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In external brickwork

Question 2

What is the asbestos 'a' warning symbol?

Accepted Answer

A white lowercase 'a' on a blue or black triangular background

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A green circle with the letter A

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A red square with an exclamation mark

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A yellow diamond with a skull

Question 3

Which of the following is a common location for asbestos lagging in buildings?

Accepted Answer

Around heating pipes and boiler systems

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Inside light bulbs

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In window glass

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In door handles

Question 4

How does the condition of an asbestos-containing material affect its risk rating?

Accepted Answer

Damaged or deteriorating ACMs are higher risk as they release fibres more easily

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Condition has no effect on risk

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Only brand new materials are dangerous

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Older materials are always safer

Question 5

What does a UKAS-accredited laboratory use to identify asbestos in a sample?

Accepted Answer

Polarised light microscopy (PLM) or transmission electron microscopy

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A standard magnifying glass

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Chemical colour tests only

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X-ray of the material

Question 6

An asbestos register should contain which of the following information?

Accepted Answer

Location, type, condition, and extent of all known or presumed ACMs

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Only the address of the building

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Just photographs of the exterior

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The names of all building occupants