Dangers of Working with Materials That May Contain Asbestos

Asbestos Awareness Quiz

1. Many older buildings will contain some asbestos. You will likely find asbestos in:

a. Ceiling tiles

b. Floor tiles

c. Pipe insulation

d. All of the above

2. If you suspect a material contains asbestos, you should never:

a. Sand it

b. Cut it

c. Drill through it

d. All of the above

3. Asbestos fibers are so small they may stay suspended in air for hours or even days.

a. True

b. False

4. Which source of asbestos is the most friable?

a. Sprayed on insulation

b. Undamaged ceiling tiles

c. Floor tiles

d. Lab counter top

5. Given moderate exposure to asbestos, smokers have the same chance of developing an asbestos disease as non-smokers.

a. True

b. False

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Asbestos Management Plan

Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) were used widely as construction and insulating materials in buildings from the 1940s through the late 1970s. In many older buildings asbestos is still present in the form of pipe, duct, and boiler insulation and in other materials such as floor tiles. ACM's are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

Asbestos

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that has been used commonly in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire-retardant. EPA and CPSC have banned several asbestos products. Manufacturers have also voluntarily limited uses of asbestos.

OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Asbestos

Asbestos is well recognized as a health hazard and is highly regulated. An estimated 1.3 million employees in construction and general industry face significant asbestos exposure on the job. Heaviest exposures occur in the construction industry, particularly during the removal of asbestos during renovation or demolition.

DVD Training Program:

Asbestos Awareness Regulatory Compliance Course