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Dow Chemical LAD Solvents / EDC 1
Asbestos Training Test Date :
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Employer : Pqw Chemical
I. True/False (Circle "T" if the statement is true; Circle "F" if the statement is false)
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Asbestos Fibers present a hazard to personnel when the bond that holds the material together is broken or begins to disintegrate, and the fibers become airborne.
2. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in the past due to it's excellent strength, resistance to chemical reaction, and heat tensile.
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Since 1987, it is illegal to use asbestos. `
Asbestos workers who smoke have a 50 to 90 times greater chance of developing cancer than a non-smoking non-asbestos worker.
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5. When inhaled, the asbestos fibers attach to the interior of the lung and can cause tissue scarring, which may lead to serious health problems such as asbestosis.
F 6. Before the removal of asbestos containing materials in the Plant may begin, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality must be notified, in writing, at least 10 business days in advance, and, must issue an Asbestos Disposal Verification Form specific to that job.
T F 7. When asbestos containing material is removed, it must be wetted and placed in a labeled container that is leak tight.
'T F 8. Asbestos gaskets must be removed using the "wet method".
/f F 9. Chronic diseases associated with asbestos may occur from 10 to 40 years
after the exposure occurs.
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10. Inhalation is the primary exposure route linked with asbestos.
G)T 11. Asbestos gaskets may be disposed of in the general trash,
G)T 12. A shop-vac can be used to clean up asbestos fibers.
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13. HEPA filters are required for all asbestos work using air-purifying respiratory protection.
14. The exterior walls of MCC-3 (AHCL Motor Control Center) are constructed of asbestos containing transite.
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15. Graffoil and Garlock gaskets should be disposed of in the same container.
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II. Matching: Match the letter of the term on the right with the phrases on the left.
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IH activity that establishes the number of asbestos fibers per cubic centimeter of air
0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter
0.2 fibers per cubic centimeter
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Pulmonary function test, chest X-ray and review of respiratory history
Applies to any document generated by an employee of Dow, which; contains the word asbestos, refers to asbestos, or intentionally omits the word asbestos but still infers it
A high-efficiency air-purifying device used in asbestos abatement work
A document that must be obtained from the DEQ prior to starting any asbestos abatement work in the plant
Fluid collecting between chest wall and lung
A disease common among asbestos workers where scar-like or fibrous material is found in lung tissue
10. Cancer of the membrane lining the chest and abdominal cavity
A. Action Level
B. Asbestosis C. Dow Asbestos
Document Freeze D. HEPA Filter
E. Medical Surveillance Program
. F. Mesothelioma
G. Monitoring
H. PEL I. Pleural Effusion
J. Asbestos Disposal Verification Form
III. Name three areas in the plant where asbestos containing materials are located.
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IV. Bonus Question The burial gown of Julius Caesar (circa 44 B.C.) is made from asbestos.
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Answer Sheet
Section I
1. True 2. True 3. False 4. True 5. True 6. True 7. True 8. True 9. True 10. True 11. False 12. False 13. True 14. True 15. False
Section II
1. G 2. A 3. H 4. E 5. C 6. D 7. J 8. I 9. B 10. F
Section III
1. MCC 3 2. R-1E I-beams 3. Gasket Storage Area
Section IV.
1. True
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