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1
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What is the first step of the site characterization process?

A

Gathering information away from the site

2
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A hazardous waste site medical program should include what elements:

A
  • Surveillance
  • Treatment
  • Record Keeping
  • Program Review
3
Q

ISO Environmental Standard

A

14000 series

4
Q

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

A

LQG’s generate 1000 kilograms a month or more

No limit to amount of haz waste stored on site

5
Q

What are some examples of water reactive chemicals?

A
Calcium Carbide
Alkali metals (sodium, lithium, potassium)
6
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How long can a small quantity generator accumulate waste on site?

A

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

7
Q

What are examples of some products excluded from TSCA?

A

Foods
Pesticides (Regulated by FIFRA)
Drugs
Cosmetics and others

8
Q

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

A
  • Safety designee on-site, knowledgeable and accountable
  • Supervisors safety and health responsibilities understood
  • Employee adhere to safety rules
9
Q

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

A

Less than 100 kilograms per month

10
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What is the amount of waste generated to be considered a Small quantity generators (SQG) and how much can be stored on site?

A

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

11
Q

In RCRA regulations, what does LDR stand for?

A

Land Disposal Restrictions

12
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What materials are considered “universal wastes”

A
  • Batteries
  • Agricultural pesticides that have been recalled, damaged or no longer needed
  • Thermostats
  • Lamps
13
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What three major threats was Clean Air Act of 1990 designed to curb?

A
  • Air Toxics
  • Acid deposition control
  • Provisions relating to mobile sources
14
Q

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

A

Acid rain
Urban air pollution
Toxic air emissions

15
Q

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

A

Saltwater
Solvents
Halogens

16
Q

What is the most common technique used to identify hazards?

A

Job Hazard Analysis

17
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Refers to the by-products of incomplete combustion such as carbon monoxide gas

A

Thermal decomposition

18
Q

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

A
1- physiological needs
2-safety needs
3-love and belonging
4-esteem
5-self actualization
19
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How long can a large quantity generator store waste on site?

A

90 days

20
Q

ISO Health and Safety Management Standard

A

45000 series

21
Q

ISO quality management standard

A

9000 series

22
Q

What EPA reg deals with lead paint abatement?

A

Toxic Substance Control Act

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

23
Q

What types of wastes are subject to LDRs?

A

Solvents
Electroplating wastes
Heavy metals
Acids and more

note-Biohazard wastes not subject to LDRs

24
Q

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

A

Water reactive or water sensitive chemicals

25
Q

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

A

Corrosion

26
Q

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

A

Metal shavings
Sawdust
Dirt

27
Q

What is the purpose of the hazard ranking system

A

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

28
Q

DOT Hazard Class 1

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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
29
Q

What is an underground storage tank

A

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

30
Q

Which OSHA standard covers Hearing Conservation?

A

1910.95

31
Q

What is the purpose of site control

A
  • Minimize potential worker contamination
  • Protect the public
  • Prevent vandalism
32
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How much haz waste can a very small quantity generator (VSQG) store on site and how long can they store it?

A

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

33
Q

What safety practices are recommended for Biosafety Level 2?

A

Limited Access
Biohazard Warning Signs
Sharps Precautions
Biosafety Manual

34
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Hazwoper levels and their response capabilities:

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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.

35
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ISO Auditing Management Systems Standard

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19011 series

36
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1 kg= ______ pounds?

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1 kg = 2.2 lbs