Environmental Health and Safety

Question 1

As part of AST preventive measures, Louie knows that, from a safety standpoint, appropriate grounding is:

Answer 1

Necessary.

Question 2

Maureen is in the process of finding, recognizing, and describing potential risks. This process is known as:

Answer 2

Risk identification.

Question 3

Jennifer is developing and implementing environmental health and safety policies so that her organization can maintain a comprehensive approach to energy and environmental conservation. This describes a(n):

Answer 3

EMS

Question 4

As part of the due diligence requirements for financing, Steve should contract for an ESA as its purpose is to satisfy the parties about:

Answer 4

the value or condition of the property.

Question 5

In keeping with their commitment to sustainability practices, Salvatore’s organization adheres to OSHA’s recommendation that employers consider ________________ hazardous chemicals or substituting ________________ chemicals to protect employees.

Answer 5

eliminating; less-hazardous

Question 6

Margaret insists that the water is polluted. In support of her assertion, she correctly points out that water is deemed polluted when it:

Answer 6

is not fit for human consumption and cannot support either marine fauna or flora.

Question 7

After a lengthy investigation, Derek has confirmed the presence of ACM in the building. OSHA requirements state that, as building owner, he must communicate all of the following to the building occupants except the ________________ of these materials.

Answer 7

quality

Question 8

Pete and Damon are discussing the fact that there seems to be a problem with the soil and vegetation close to the building. Soil and vegetation are properly considered part of the ________________ environment.

Answer 8

natural

Question 9

In discussing pollutant protections, Randy reminds his colleagues that the short-term protections are designed to protect against ________________ health effects.

Answer 9

acute

Question 10

Jim, as facility manager, is concerned about criminal-related risk. Which of the following is an example of such a risk?

Answer 10

bomb scares/bombings

Question 11

Karl, the new facility manager, has asked his staff to provide him with a report giving details about the building’s lighting, temperature, ventilation, humidity, toxins, and odors. These factors, known as ________________, influence those who work in the building.

Answer 11

IEQ

Question 12

In approaching a hazardous release, the organization’s first responders would do well to consider all of the following criteria except:

Answer 12

Chromaticity

Question 13

Created by fossil fuel combustion at power plants, such as the one where Paul works, ________________ has contributed to negative respiratory effects, such as his bronchial constriction.

Answer 13

sulfur dioxide

Question 14

If Kenny were to locate a common source of asbestos, which of the following should he consider?

Answer 14

vinyl sheet flooring

Question 15

As the correcting employer, Oscar’s company is responsible for:

Answer 15

actually correcting the hazard.

Question 16

Phil instructs his subordinates that, when it comes to fires, the general rule is to sound the alarm, evacuate the area, and let the professionals handle the situation. This general rule does not necessarily apply to ________________ fires.

Answer 16

small

Question 17

Corinne takes advantage of enterprise risk management, which is a newer holistic approach that evaluates risk from a(n) ________________ perspective.

Answer 17

organization-wide

Question 18

Bill is involved in a project dealing with black water; that is, wastewater associated with:

Answer 18

human waste

Question 19

Due diligence in relation to environmental hazards requires Susan, with the purchase of the property, to:

Answer 19

conduct an ESA

Question 20

Harvey has just become aware of a workplace violation that has a substantial probability of causing death. The penalty associated with such a violation is categorized as:

Answer 20

serious.

Question 21

Having met with personnel from the United States Green Building Council, Harold has become more familiar with ________________, the USGBC’s primary program.

Answer 21

LEED

Question 22

Quinn will soon be installing and upgrading a UST. He checks with the facility manager to see if leak release detection and corrosion protection are required. The facility manager correctly informs him that leak release detection ________________ required and/but corrosion protection ________________ required.

Answer 22

is; is

Question 23

Phil is teaching Paul about the waste hierarchy. Among the following elements, the most effective among the 3 Rs is:

Answer 23

reduce.

Question 24

Eric has communicated information about the risk assessment process and findings many times over the years. He knows that it is important to inform ________________ affected.

Answer 24

those directly or indirectly

Question 25

As a facility manager who emphasizes environmentally sound policy and practice, Kareem has come to rely on the ________________, the set of air quality standards on which the air quality regulations in the U.S. are based.

Answer 25

NAAQS

Question 26

Megan has just put the finishing touches on the organization’s ________________, the collection of policies, procedures, protocols, and information that is developed, compiled, and maintained in readiness for use in the event of a business interruption.

Answer 26

Business Continuity Plan

Question 27

In disposing of hazardous waste, Ernestine, the facility manager, selects a reputable hazardous waste disposal company. She properly would give ________________ MSDS to the company representative. Furthermore, ________________will assign a hazardous waste code to the discarded materials.

Answer 27

a copy of the; the disposal company

Question 28

As manager, Renee will be conducting refresher training for her subordinates. It is generally recommended that a manager conduct refresher training to set a positive example for tenants, as well as to:

Answer 28

stay in compliance.

Question 29

In setting up the annual OSHA-mandated ACM training, Craig must cover many topics. One topic, for example, would be the locations of ________________ asbestos-containing materials in the building.

Answer 29

either presumed or known

Question 30

While in a controlled clean room, Salvatore demonstrated that the asbestos materials, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, and reduced to powder by hand pressure. The EPA classifies such asbestos materials as:

Answer 30

friable

Question 31

As a common approach to controlling or reducing indoor air pollution, Karen typically eliminates or controls the sources of pollution. This is known as:

Answer 31

source control.

Question 32

Serge notes the buildup of carbon dioxide in a particular area of the building. To prevent this buildup, he should provide proper air circulation and:

Answer 32

provide ventilation

Question 33

For creating an effective environmental management system, Ginger would engage five key strategies. However, this ideal process is better suited for organizations ________________ enough to have flexible funding.

Answer 33

large

Question 34

Tom has just participated in a ________________ evacuation. This type of evacuation provides for immediate and general evacuation of those areas of the building nearest the hazard incident, with continuing, selective evacuation of all other building areas.

Answer 34

phased.

Question 35

The source of the water pollution at Johnny’s building seems to be stormwater flowing across the surface into the nearby natural lake. This source of water pollution is known as:

Answer 35

nonpoint

Question 36

As there was a work-related incident, OSHA will be investigating. OSHA investigates if a work-related incident results in the hospitalization of at least ________________ employee(s).

Answer 36

3

Question 37

Since this is a direct discharge route into an environmentally sensitive area, Belinda knows that the use of oil–water separators and detention or retention areas is:

Answer 37

advisable

Question 38

Even though John is an experienced facility manager, his organization has suffered an EHS violation. The most common reason underlying such violations is:

Answer 38

the lack of a clear written policy

Question 39

Mr. Jones was quite surprised to learn that his firm was being fined by the EPA over an environmental pollution issue, even though there is no specific rule in place. However, the EPA may legally issue such fines under the:

Answer 39

general duty clause

Question 40

While preparing for the visit by the OSHA inspector, the facility manager correctly informed senior management that the purpose of ________________ is to dictate cradle-to-grave management of hazardous waste.

Answer 40

RCRA

Question 41

Proper maintenance on the HVAC system’s cooling coils is essential for preventing IAQ issues. Cooling coils ________________ the air and cause water to ________________, drip into a drain pan, and exit via a deep seal trap.

Answer 41

dehumidify; condense

Question 42

During routine maintenance on the HVAC system’s ducts, Ramon correctly identifies and remediates ________________ areas.

Answer 42

excessively wet

Question 43

Having suffered in the past, the building’s management is keen on mitigating its responsibility for tenants’ hazardous waste. For tenants who may be generating hazardous wastes, an important question to ask is:

Answer 43

If there is a spill, is there a contingency plan