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Industrial Hygenics - Asbestos
ESH/OSH for NPTU Charleston
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Engineering
Professional
02/02/2010

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Term
Define Class III Asbestos Work
Definition
O&M Work with Asbestos
Term
Define Class IV Asbestos Work
Definition
Awareness/Custodial Work
Asbestos disturbance prohibited
Term
What are two routes of exposure for Asbestos?
Definition
Inhalation
Ingestion
Injection
Term
What are some examples where asbestos can be found at NPTU?
Definition
Gaskets
Packing
Arc Chutes
Heat Shields
Lagging
Insulated Wiring
Term
Discuss the difference between friable and non-friable asbestos.
Definition
Friable - Condition where airborne release is likely when disturbed.

Non-friable - Condition where airborne release is not likely when disturbed.
Term
How must asbestos waste be bagged and stored?
Definition
Poly
J-sealed
Asbestos labeled
Term
What is the purpose of the 'Blue Barrel'?
Definition
To screen non-asbestos material prior to disposal to ensure proper screening process.
Term
Define Major asbestos spill.
Definition
Large rip/tear in lagging, Large amount of debris, suspected airborne fibers
Term
Define minor asbestos spill.
Definition
Small Rip/tear in lagging, small amount of debris, no suspected airborne
Term
What actions are taken for an asbestos spill?
Definition
Secure Ventilation, contact SE
Warn others
Isolate Area
Minimize exposure
Spill cleanup by licensed asbestos workers.
Term
What asbestos work activities is a Navy O&M worker NOT allowed to do?
Definition
Don't remove Asbestos Lagging
Any Asbestos work not on ship
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