New Jersey Asbestos Abatement

What New Jersey statute governs the Asbestos Control and Licensing Act (ACLA)?

• AN.J.S.A. 34:5A-32 et seq.
• BN.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.
• CN.J.S.A. 26:2C-1 et seq.
• DN.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.

What New Jersey administrative code chapters contain the asbestos licensing and permit regulations?

• AN.J.A.C. 12:120 and N.J.A.C. 8:60 (jointly adopted)
• BN.J.A.C. 7:26 only
• CN.J.A.C. 5:23 only
• DN.J.A.C. 13:45A only

Which two New Jersey departments jointly administer the asbestos licensing program?

• ADepartment of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD) and Department of Health (DOH)
• BDepartment of Environmental Protection and Department of Labor
• CDepartment of Community Affairs and Department of Health
• DDepartment of Transportation and Department of Labor

What role does the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) play in asbestos regulation?

• ADCA regulates asbestos abatement in educational facilities and public buildings, trains a…
• BDCA has no role in asbestos regulation
• CDCA only handles building permits
• DDCA only regulates residential asbestos work

What does the ACLA require for companies performing asbestos abatement work in New Jersey?

• ACompanies must obtain a NJ Department of Labor-issued employer license
• BCompanies only need a general contractor's license
• CNo special license is required
• DCompanies need only EPA certification

What must individuals performing asbestos work in New Jersey obtain?

• AA state-issued asbestos worker or supervisor performance identification permit
• BOnly EPA AHERA certification
• COnly a general construction worker card
• DNo individual permits are required

What is the minimum age to obtain an asbestos worker or supervisor permit in New Jersey?

• A18 years old
• B16 years old
• C21 years old
• DNo minimum age

What training must an applicant complete to obtain a New Jersey asbestos worker permit?

• AAn asbestos abatement worker training course approved by the DOH and pass a DOH-approved…
• BOnly a 4-hour awareness course
• CA 16-hour general safety course
• DNo training is required — only work experience

What training must an applicant complete to obtain a New Jersey asbestos supervisor permit?

• AAn asbestos abatement supervisor training course approved by the DOH and pass a DOH-appro…
• BThe same worker course with no additional training
• COnly a management skills course
• DA 4-hour refresher course

What must be submitted with the NJ asbestos worker or supervisor permit application?

• AProof of passing the DOH-approved written examination and a completed permit application…
• BOnly a resume
• COnly proof of employment
• DNo documentation is required

What eligibility requirement must an employer meet to obtain a NJ asbestos license under N.J.A.C. 12:120-4.4?

• AProvide evidence of completing the supervisor training course, employ a licensed supervis…
• BOnly pay the licensing fee
• COnly show proof of insurance
• DOnly have a general contractor's license

What display requirement applies to NJ asbestos employer license numbers?

• AThe license number must be displayed on all business correspondence, vehicles, and be ava…
• BOnly on the company website
• COnly on invoices
• DNo display requirement exists

What vehicle marking requirement applies to NJ-licensed asbestos abatement employers?

• AAll vehicles in commercial use must be visibly marked with the employer's NJ DLWD-issued…
• BOnly company trucks need marking
• CVehicles need only a generic 'licensed contractor' sticker
• DNo vehicle marking is required

What must every NJ-licensed asbestos employer ensure regarding on-site supervision?

• AA permitted supervisor must be on-site throughout the entire course of the project
• BA supervisor must visit the site once per day
• CA supervisor must be available by phone
• DNo on-site supervisor is required

What must every NJ-licensed asbestos employer provide upon completion of a project?

• AA final inspection
• BA verbal summary to the building owner only
• CA handshake agreement
• DNo project completion requirement exists

What grounds can lead to suspension or revocation of a NJ asbestos employer license?

• AViolations of applicable regulations, failure to maintain a permitted supervisor, or nonc…
• BOnly criminal conviction
• COnly non-payment of fees
• DLicenses cannot be revoked

What notification requirement applies to asbestos work in New Jersey under N.J.A.C. 12:120-7?

• AWritten notification of intent to perform asbestos work must be submitted at least 10 cal…
• BNo notification is required
• CVerbal notification to the local building inspector is sufficient
• DNotification is only required for school projects

Which New Jersey agencies must receive asbestos work notification?

• ABoth the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Department of Health
• BOnly the local municipality
• COnly the EPA
• DOnly the building owner

What NJ DCA role exists for asbestos abatement in public and educational buildings?

• ADCA issues Asbestos Abatement Permits for projects exceeding threshold quantities in publ…
• BDCA has no role in public buildings
• CDCA only handles residential projects
• DDCA only reviews project designs

What threshold quantities trigger NJ DCA permit requirements for asbestos abatement in public buildings?

• AMore than 10 linear feet of pipe insulation or 25 square feet of surfacing materials
• BAny amount of ACM
• CMore than 100 square feet only
• DMore than 1,000 square feet only

What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for asbestos that applies in New Jersey?

• A0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) as an 8-hour TWA
• B1.0 f/cc as an 8-hour TWA
• C0.5 f/cc as an 8-hour TWA
• D0.01 f/cc as an 8-hour TWA

What is the OSHA excursion limit (STEL) for asbestos?

• A1.0 f/cc averaged over a 30-minute sampling period
• B0.5 f/cc averaged over 15 minutes
• C2.0 f/cc averaged over 1 hour
• D5.0 f/cc averaged over 30 minutes

What must be present at every asbestos abatement work site in New Jersey according to NJ DCA requirements?

• AA certified asbestos safety technician
• BOnly the contractor's foreman
• CA building code inspector
• DA fire marshal

What personnel log requirement applies to asbestos work sites in New Jersey?

• AContractors must maintain a personnel log at the work site tracking all persons entering…
• BNo personnel tracking is required
• COnly the supervisor's name must be recorded
• DA log is only needed for projects lasting more than 5 days

What building systems must be shut down before asbestos abatement begins in the work area?

• AElectrical, heating, ventilating, and cooling systems in the work area must be shut down
• BOnly the HVAC system
• COnly the electrical system
• DSystems can remain operational

What are the PPE requirements for asbestos abatement workers in New Jersey?

• AWorkers must have proper tools, disposable coveralls, gloves, foot covers, eye protection…
• BOnly a respirator is required
• COnly safety glasses and gloves
• DStandard construction PPE is sufficient

What type of containment is required for friable asbestos removal in New Jersey?

• AFull negative-pressure containment with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting, HEPA-filtered negati…
• BOnly plastic sheeting on the floor
• CA simple barrier tape perimeter
• DNo containment is required

What decontamination procedure must workers follow when leaving the containment area?

• AExit through the three-stage decontamination unit: remove PPE in equipment room, shower,…
• BWalk directly out and brush off debris
• CRemove respirator first, then exit
• DDecontamination is optional if wearing disposable coveralls

What respiratory protection is minimally required for asbestos work above the PEL but below 1.0 f/cc?

• AHalf-face air-purifying respirator with P100 (HEPA) filters
• BN95 disposable dust mask
• CA bandana over the nose and mouth
• DFull-face SCBA

What ventilation requirement must be maintained in an asbestos containment area?

• AProper ventilation to ensure high indoor air quality with negative pressure and HEPA-filt…
• BOpen windows for natural ventilation
• CPositive pressure to push fibers out
• DNo ventilation requirements exist

What activities are prohibited in asbestos work areas?

• AWorkers cannot eat, drink, or smoke during asbestos work
• BOnly smoking is prohibited
• CWorkers may eat if they wash their hands first
• DNo activities are specifically prohibited

What air monitoring method is used during NJ asbestos abatement projects?

• APhase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) using NIOSH Method 7400
• BVisual observation only
• CColorimetric tube sampling
• DX-ray fluorescence

What warning signs must be posted at asbestos regulated areas?

• AOSHA-required 'DANGER' signs with asbestos cancer and lung disease hazard warnings and au…
• BGeneric 'CAUTION' signs
• C'NO ENTRY' signs
• D'CONSTRUCTION AREA' signs

What cleaning methods are prohibited during asbestos work?

• ADry sweeping, dry dusting, and compressed air blowing
• BHEPA vacuuming
• CWet wiping
• DDamp mopping

What is the HEPA filter efficiency standard required for asbestos work?

• A99.97% efficiency for particles 0.3 microns and larger
• B99% for 1-micron particles
• C95% for 0.5-micron particles
• D90% for all particles

What wetting requirement applies during asbestos removal?

• AACM must be thoroughly wetted with amended water before and during removal to suppress fi…
• BWetting is optional
• COnly a light misting is needed
• DWetting is only required for friable materials

What is a glove bag technique and when is it used?

• AA sealed bag with built-in gloves used to remove small amounts of ACM from pipes and fitt…
• BA bag for storing contaminated gloves
• CA sampling bag for bulk samples
• DA bag for carrying clean respirators

What recordkeeping requirement does OSHA impose for asbestos exposure and medical records?

• ARecords must be maintained for at least 30 years after the employee's last day of employm…
• B5 years
• C10 years
• DRecords can be discarded after project completion