CSP Domain 7: Environmental Managment Systems

Question 1

What is the first step of the site characterization process?

Answer 1

Gathering information away from the site

Question 2

A hazardous waste site medical program should include what elements:

Answer 2

• Surveillance
• Treatment
• Record Keeping
• Program Review

Question 3

ISO Environmental Standard

Answer 3

14000 series

Question 4

What is the amount of waste generated to be considered a large quantity generator and how much can be stored on site?

Answer 4

LQG’s generate 1000 kilograms a month or more

No limit to amount of haz waste stored on site

Question 5

What are some examples of water reactive chemicals?

Answer 5

Calcium Carbide
Alkali metals (sodium, lithium, potassium)

Question 6

How long can a small quantity generator accumulate waste on site?

Answer 6

180 days without a permit OR 270 days if shipping distance is greater than 200 miles

Question 7

What are examples of some products excluded from TSCA?

Answer 7

Foods
Pesticides (Regulated by FIFRA)
Drugs
Cosmetics and others

Question 8

According to OSHA, the assignment of responsibility in an employers safety and health program includes:

Answer 8

• Safety designee on-site, knowledgeable and accountable
• Supervisors safety and health responsibilities understood
• Employee adhere to safety rules

Question 9

What amount of hazardous waste can be accumulated to be considered a very small quantity generator (VSQG)?

Answer 9

Less than 100 kilograms per month

Question 10

What is the amount of waste generated to be considered a Small quantity generators (SQG) and how much can be stored on site?

Answer 10

SQGs generate more than 100 kilograms but less than 1000 per month and can not exceed more than 6000 kilograms on site

Question 11

In RCRA regulations, what does LDR stand for?

Answer 11

Land Disposal Restrictions

Question 12

What materials are considered “universal wastes”

Answer 12

• Batteries
• Agricultural pesticides that have been recalled, damaged or no longer needed
• Thermostats
• Lamps

Question 13

What three major threats was Clean Air Act of 1990 designed to curb?

Answer 13

• Air Toxics
• Acid deposition control
• Provisions relating to mobile sources

Question 14

The Clean Air Act was designed to curb what three major to the environment

Answer 14

Acid rain
Urban air pollution
Toxic air emissions

Question 15

According to EPAs used oil standard, what are some examples of chemical contaminants?

Answer 15

Saltwater
Solvents
Halogens

Question 16

What is the most common technique used to identify hazards?

Answer 16

Job Hazard Analysis

Question 17

Refers to the by-products of incomplete combustion such as carbon monoxide gas

Answer 17

Thermal decomposition

Question 18

According to Maslow’s Hierarchy, how are needs ranked from most to least important?

Answer 18

1- physiological needs
2-safety needs
3-love and belonging
4-esteem
5-self actualization

Question 19

How long can a large quantity generator store waste on site?

Answer 19

90 days

Question 20

ISO Health and Safety Management Standard

Answer 20

45000 series

Question 21

ISO quality management standard

Answer 21

9000 series

Question 22

What EPA reg deals with lead paint abatement?

Answer 22

Toxic Substance Control Act

*Requires testing of new materials for safety before they enter the marketplace

Question 23

What types of wastes are subject to LDRs?

Answer 23

Solvents
Electroplating wastes
Heavy metals
Acids and more

note-Biohazard wastes not subject to LDRs

Question 24

What type of chemicals react vigorously with moisture, resulting in extreme heat and can be potentially flammable,corrosive, toxic, or reactive?

Answer 24

Water reactive or water sensitive chemicals

Question 25

Refers to the disintegration of an engineered material into its constituent atoms owing to chemical reactions with its surroundings

Answer 25

Corrosion

Question 26

According to the EPA’s used oil standard, what are examples of some physical contaminants?

Answer 26

Metal shavings
Sawdust
Dirt

Question 27

What is the purpose of the hazard ranking system

Answer 27

Assess the relative degree of risk to human health and the environment posed by uncontrolled hazardous waste sites

Question 28

DOT Hazard Class 1

Answer 28

Explosives

1. 1= Mass Explosion Hazard
2. 2= Projection hazard but not mass explosion hazard
3. 3= Fire hazard, minor blast hazard, or minor projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard
4. 4= present no significant hazard, potential explosions limited to package
5. 5=blasting agents
6. 6=extremely insensitive articles and do not have a mass explosion hazard

Question 29

What is an underground storage tank

Answer 29

A tank and any underground piping that has at least 10% of its combined volume underground

Question 30

Which OSHA standard covers Hearing Conservation?

Answer 30

1910.95

Question 31

What is the purpose of site control

Answer 31

• Minimize potential worker contamination
• Protect the public
• Prevent vandalism

Question 32

How much haz waste can a very small quantity generator (VSQG) store on site and how long can they store it?

Answer 32

A VSQG generates less than 100 kilograms per month and there is no limit to the amount of time as long as they don’t exceed 1000 kg

Question 33

What safety practices are recommended for Biosafety Level 2?

Answer 33

Limited Access
Biohazard Warning Signs
Sharps Precautions
Biosafety Manual

Question 34

Hazwoper levels and their response capabilities:

Answer 34

Technician Level: takes AGGRESSIVE action to contain/control a spill. Shutting valves, patching leaked lines/tanks

Operations Level: Takes DEFENSIVE response actions. Deploying booms, building berms.

Awareness Level: Required for those that may encounter hazardous material spills. Only allowed to PLAN response.

Question 35

ISO Auditing Management Systems Standard

Answer 35

19011 series

Question 36

1 kg= ______ pounds?

Answer 36

1 kg = 2.2 lbs