Introduction - Definitions and Classifications

Question 1

Example lists used to chat categorize related wastes

Answer 1

F list - chemicals used in chemical plants that become wastes

K list - waste from 17 industries (wood)

P list - discarded unused commercial chemicals

U list - have hazardous characteristics and have one TRIC characteristic

Question 2

Hazardous waste characteristics

Answer 2

1. Toxic
2. Reactive
3. Ignitable
4. Corrosive

Question 3

U.S. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) system label (triangle with 4 colors)

Answer 3

Red = Fire
Blue = Health
White = Specific Hazard 
Yellow = Reactivity

Question 4

Hazardous Material Information System ( HMIS) label

4 rows

Answer 4

Health 0-4
Flammability 0-4
Reactivity -0-4 ability to cause emissions or toxic fumes
Protective Equipment

Question 5

HMIS vs NFPA

Answer 5

HMIS - Hazardous Material Information System
-describes necessary personal protective equipment
NFPA - U.S. National Fire Protection Association
-Further describes hazard (i.e. TRIC)

Question 6

List Sources of Hazardous Waste (1-4)

Answer 6

1. Manufacturing -by products, spent material
2. Small quantity generators - dry cleaners
3. Household hazardous wastes -paints, pesticides
4. Medical wastes -infectious substances, “red bagged”

Question 7

On- site waste

Answer 7

Waste managed on site where it was generated

Question 8

Off - site waste

Answer 8

Waste managed at a site other than where it was generated

Question 9

Manifest

Answer 9

“cradle - grave” document that tracks hazardous waste

Question 10

Large quantity generator

Answer 10

> 1000 kg/month

Question 11

Small quantity generator

Answer 11

less than 1000kg/month