California Asbestos Abatement

What California state agency administers asbestos contractor registration and worker protection?

• ACalifornia Department of Public Health
• BCal/OSHA Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
• CCalifornia Environmental Protection Agency
• DCalifornia Air Resources Board

What is the ACRU (Asbestos Contractors' Registration Unit)?

• AA training provider certification program
• BThe Cal/OSHA unit that registers contractors performing asbestos-related work involving 1…
• CA federal EPA program
• DA local county agency

At what threshold does California require Cal/OSHA DOSH registration for asbestos work?

• AAny amount of asbestos
• B50 square feet or more
• C100 square feet or more of ACM with more than 0.1% asbestos
• D500 square feet or more

What CSLB contractor classification is required for asbestos abatement work in California?

• AC-21 Building Moving/Demolition
• BC-22 Asbestos Abatement
• CC-33 Painting and Decorating
• DB General Building

What is the relationship between CSLB C-22 licensing and DOSH registration?

• AThey are the same thing
• BCSLB will not issue a C-22 unless the applicant is DOSH-registered or has an active DOSH…
• CDOSH registration replaces CSLB licensing
• DNeither is required in California

How long does a contractor have to provide DOSH registration proof after receiving a C-22 license?

• A30 days
• B60 days
• C90 days
• D120 days

What documentation must be included in a DOSH registration application?

• AOnly a business license
• BCSLB certification, health insurance, workers' comp, training documentation, written remo…
• COnly proof of insurance
• DOnly training certificates

How long is a DOSH asbestos contractor registration valid?

• A6 months
• B1 year
• C2 years
• D5 years

What are the two professional certifications DOSH issues for asbestos consultants in California?

• AAsbestos Worker and Asbestos Supervisor
• BCertified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) and Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST)
• CAsbestos Inspector and Management Planner
• DProject Designer and Air Monitor

What AHERA accreditations must a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) maintain in California?

• AOnly Building Inspector
• BBuilding Inspector, Contractor/Supervisor, Project Designer, and Management Planner
• COnly Contractor/Supervisor
• DWorker and Inspector only

What is SCAQMD Rule 1403?

• AA building code for earthquake safety
• BThe South Coast AQMD rule governing asbestos emissions during building demolition and ren…
• CA noise control regulation
• DA water quality standard

What relationship does SCAQMD Rule 1403 have with the federal NESHAP?

• AThey are identical
• BRule 1403 incorporates NESHAP requirements and adds more stringent local requirements
• CRule 1403 replaces NESHAP entirely
• DNESHAP does not apply in California

How many days advance notice must be given before demolition or asbestos removal projects under Rule 1403?

• A5 working days
• B10 working days (or 14 calendar days)
• C15 working days
• D30 calendar days

Who must perform asbestos surveys under SCAQMD Rule 1403?

• AAny licensed contractor
• BA Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST)
• CThe building owner
• DAny AHERA-trained person

What penalty can SCAQMD impose for failure to perform a pre-project asbestos survey or notify?

• A$1,000
• B$5,000
• CFines upward of $20,000 per day or jail time
• D$100 warning fine

Does Rule 1403 have an age cutoff for requiring asbestos surveys?

• AYes, only buildings built before 1980
• BYes, only buildings built before 1990
• CNo, Rule 1403 has no age cutoff
• DOnly buildings over 50 years old

What Cal/OSHA notification requirement applies to asbestos work at temporary worksites?

• ANo notification needed
• BNotice to the nearest Cal/OSHA Enforcement District Office 24 hours prior to starting work
• C30 days advance notice
• DOnly annual notification

What California Code of Regulations sections contain asbestos-related work requirements?

• ATitle 8, Sections 1529 and 5208
• BTitle 22, Section 6000
• CTitle 24, Section 7100
• DTitle 13, Section 2000

What is the asbestos content threshold that triggers DOSH registration requirements in California?

• AGreater than 0.01%
• BGreater than 0.1%
• CGreater than 1%
• DGreater than 5%

Can an uncertified contractor bid on asbestos abatement projects in California?

• ANo, they cannot bid or perform the work
• BYes, they can bid but a properly certified and registered contractor must perform the work
• CYes, they can both bid and perform the work
• DOnly on projects under $10,000

What health insurance requirement must DOSH-registered contractors meet?

• ANo health insurance required
• BHealth insurance coverage or a $500 trust account for each employee for medical exams and…
• C$1,000 per employee health savings
• DOnly workers' compensation

What training must a DOSH-registered contractor/supervisor complete?

• AA 2-hour awareness course
• BAn initial Cal/OSHA approved 5-day contractor/supervisor course plus annual 1-day refresh…
• COnly an online course
• DOnly OSHA 10-hour construction

What OSHA classes of asbestos work generally require DOSH registration?

• AOnly Class III and IV
• BClass I and Class II involving removal of ACM
• COnly Class IV
• DAll classes regardless of amount

What materials are exempt from CSLB asbestos certification requirements when handled in a non-friable state below 100 sq ft?

• AAll ACM materials
• BAsbestos pipe, sheet goods, vinyl asbestos floor, and asphalt saturated roofing
• COnly spray-applied insulation
• DOnly floor tiles

What examination must CSLB C-22 applicants pass?

• ANo examination required
• BThe Asbestos Certification Examination administered by CSLB
• COnly a training course exam
• DOnly the EPA AHERA exam

What are the six recognized types of asbestos minerals?

• AChrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite
• BChrysotile, vermiculite, talc, mica, graphite, and silica
• CAmosite, biotite, calcite, feldspar, gypsum, and quartz
• DChrysotile, crocidolite, serpentine, olivine, pyroxene, and hornblende

What is the NESHAP definition of ACM?

• AMaterial with greater than 0.1% asbestos
• BMaterial with greater than 1% asbestos by weight
• CMaterial with any detectable asbestos
• DMaterial with greater than 5% asbestos

What are the three major health effects of asbestos exposure?

• ASkin rashes, headaches, and nausea
• BLung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis
• CLiver disease, kidney failure, and diabetes
• DBlindness, deafness, and paralysis

How long can it take for asbestos-related diseases to develop?

• A1-5 years
• B5-10 years
• C15-30 years
• DOver 50 years

What is friable ACM?

• AAny material containing asbestos
• BMaterial with >1% asbestos that can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand…
• CMaterial tightly bound in a matrix
• DAny painted surface with asbestos

How does California's DTSC classify friable and RACM for disposal purposes?

• AAs general construction waste
• BAs recyclable material
• CAs hazardous waste
• DAs inert fill material

What is Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) used for in asbestos abatement?

• AMeasuring air fiber concentrations
• BIdentifying asbestos type and percentage in bulk building material samples
• CTesting worker fitness
• DMeasuring containment pressure

What is the OSHA PEL for asbestos?

• A0.01 f/cc
• B0.1 f/cc as an 8-hour TWA
• C1.0 f/cc
• D5.0 f/cc

What is the OSHA excursion limit for asbestos?

• A0.5 f/cc over 15 minutes
• B1.0 f/cc over 30 minutes
• C2.0 f/cc over 60 minutes
• D5.0 f/cc over 8 hours

What is a negative pressure enclosure and why is it used?

• AA heated work area
• BAn enclosure with lower air pressure inside to prevent fibers from escaping to clean areas
• CA storage area for materials
• DAn office for project managers

What filter efficiency is required for HEPA filters in asbestos abatement?

• A95% at 0.3 micrometers
• B99% at 1.0 micrometers
• C99.97% at 0.3 micrometers
• D99.99% at 0.5 micrometers

What is the proper decontamination sequence when exiting an asbestos work area?

• AClean room, shower, equipment room
• BEquipment room (dirty room), shower room, clean room
• CShower, equipment room, clean room
• DClean room, equipment room, shower

What respirator is required as minimum for OSHA Class I asbestos work?

• AN95 dust mask
• BHalf-face APR
• CFull-face PAPR or supplied air respirator in pressure-demand mode
• DSCBA only

What must workers undergo before using a respirator?

• AOnly a self-assessment
• BMedical evaluation and quantitative or qualitative fit testing
• COnly watching a video
• DOnly reading instructions

What protective clothing must asbestos workers wear?

• ARegular work clothes
• BDisposable coveralls, head covers, foot covers, and gloves
• COnly hard hat and safety vest
• DOnly steel-toed boots

What are the four OSHA classes of asbestos work?

• AClasses A through D
• BClass I (TSI/surfacing), Class II (other ACM), Class III (repair/maintenance), Class IV (…
• CClasses 1-4 by building type
• DClasses by project cost

What is adequate wetting?

• ASpraying once
• BSufficiently saturating ACM with water or amended water to prevent fiber emission during…
• CDampening after work
• DUsing dry ice

What is the role of a Competent Person at a California asbestos abatement site?

• AFinancial management
• BIdentifying hazards, selecting controls, and having authority to take corrective action
• CPhotography
• DClient relations

What must DOSH-registered employers do when an employee is exposed above the PEL?

• ANothing if exposure was brief
• BNotify the employee in writing, provide medical surveillance, and implement additional co…
• COnly provide a dust mask
• DOnly note it in a log

What is a glove bag used for?

• AStoring gloves
• BRemoving asbestos from small, isolated areas like pipe fittings while containing fibers
• CCollecting air samples
• DTransporting waste