Hazardous Waste Training

Question 1

All of the following are hazardous waste characteristics except:

a. Ignitability
b. Corrosivity
c. Buoyancy
d. Toxicity
e. Reactivity

Answer 1

c. Buoyancy

Question 2

SQGs and LQGs need to obtain a site-specific EPA Identification Number. T/F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Facilities that manage and store hazardous waste must:

a. Wait until something happens and then decide what to do.
b. Plan and prepare for emergencies
c. Never check their emergency equipment
d. Make sure employees never go near the hazardous waste

Answer 3

b. Plan and prepare for emergencies

Question 4

EPA’s pre-transport regulations cover:

a. Marking, labeling, and state requirements
b. Marking, labeling, and placarding
c. Labeling, placarding, and water permits
d. None of the above

Answer 4

b. Marking, labeling, and placarding

Question 5

A plan describing the actions employees will take in the event of an emergency such as a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste is called the:

a. emergency guide
b. contingency plan
c. facility plan
d. employee notice

Answer 5

b. contingency plan