ASBESTOS WORKER EXAM COLORADO NEWEST ACTUAL

ASBESTOS WORKER EXAM COLORADO NEWEST ACTUAL

QUESTIONS | WITH ANSWERS VERIFIED/GRADED

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How much protection does an N-95 mask offer against asbestos fibers?No effective protection against asbestos

What should asbestos abatement workers do before use of respirators?receive appropriate training

When is the use of respirators require for asbestos workers?By the time a regulated area is entered in accordance with 1926.1101 (e) (4)

Can everyone wear a negative pressure respirator?People with a beard, scar on the face, broken jaw or nose, respiratory diseases. They MAY NOT be able to use it.

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What is the positive and negative fit check? and how often is it done?Verify the mask fits correctly to the face, covering the inhalation and exhalation valves. Every time it is used, before entering the work area.

How often is the qualitative or quantitative fit test needed?By when the face size mask is assigned and every year there after

According to NIOSH research, which respirator provides the best protection for asbestos workers?Type C Supply Air, Pressure Demand

When should a PAPR powered air purifying mask be used or provided in accordance with OSHA 29CFR 1926? 1101 (h) (3) When the level of fibers in air requires it, and when the worker asks for it

How often is a respirator inspected and cleaned?Before and after each use 2 / 3

What are the two groups of respirators?Air Purifying Respirators and Air Supplied Respirators

What is the maximum length allowed in supplied air respirator hoses?300 feet long

What is the OSHA code for respiratory protection?

29 CFR 1910.134

What does the protection factor (PF) in respirators tell us?The quality that the respirators provides.

What is the use of knowing what the MUL of a respirator is?to know the maximum legal use level of a respirator

Who should use a respirator and protective clothing in the work area?

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