HAN 476

Question 1

Details on RCRA.

Answer 1

• Law governing regulation of solid and hazardous waste

- Cradle to the grave

Question 2

What are the 2 categories of hazardous waste?

Answer 2

• Characteristic hazardous wastes

- Listed hazardous wastes

Question 3

Hazardous Waste must display one of 4 characteristics; what are the 4 characteristics?

Answer 3

• Corrosive
• Reactive
• Ignitable
• Toxic

Question 4

What classifies as Ignitable Hazardous Waste?

Answer 4

• Solids that are spontaneously combustable
• Oxidizers
• Ignitable compressed gasses
• Liquids or gases with flash points less than 140 degrees

Question 5

What pH classifies as a Corrosive Hazardous Waste?

Answer 5

A pH less than 2 and greater than 12.5.

Question 6

What is an F type of hazardous waste?

Answer 6

Solvent wastes.

Question 7

What is a U and P type of hazardous waste?

Answer 7

Unused chemicals and products.

Question 8

What is a K type of hazardous waste?

Answer 8

From specific industrial processes.

Question 9

Which type of waste is acute?

Answer 9

P-type wastes.

Question 10

Which type of waste is toxic or non-acute?

Answer 10

U-type wastes.

Question 11

What is the Mixture Rule?

Answer 11

Any mixture of a listed waste and a non-hazardous waste automatically becomes a listed hazardous waste.

Question 12

How does New York classify LQGs?

Answer 12

Generate more than 2,200 lbs of HW in a month.

Question 13

Which wastes require special handling?

Answer 13

• Asbestos
• Lead
• Radioactive
• Miscellaneous

Question 14

What hazardous waste might fluorescent lights contain?

Answer 14

Mercury.

Question 15

What are the 5 methods to Waste Minimization?

Answer 15

• Source reduction
• Reuse
• Recycle
• Reclaim
• Treat

Question 16

Danger Sign.

Answer 16

Hazard is present and can cause serious injury or death.

Question 17

Warning Sign.

Answer 17

Potential hazard that can cause serious injury or death.

Question 18

Caution Sign.

Answer 18

Potential hazard that can cause minor to moderate injury.

Question 19

When is it okay to clean up a spill?

Answer 19

If cleaning up in a lab; only up to a gallon.

Question 20

Used Oil facts.

Answer 20

• Non-hazardous
• Universal waste unless you add something to it
• Must be labeled

Question 21

What is considered Pharmaceutical Waste?

Answer 21

Unused medicine that must be sent back to the manufacturer.

Question 22

How far away do danger signs need to be posted from what they’re indicating on?

Answer 22

25-50 feet away.

Question 23

What is the requirement of drums for 90-day storage areas?

Answer 23

Must be labeled in 55 gallon drums (not full).

Question 24

What are the Waste Container Requirements (accumulation areas)?

Answer 24

• Secondary containers should be labeled
• Keep near area where it is generated
• Kept from incompatible materials
• Labeled in english and facing out

Question 25

Waste Handling Requirements.

Answer 25

- Manifest must be filled out - Containers are sealed - Move containers to suitable transport device - Do not overload carts

Question 26

What are the rules for disposing of waste gasses?

Answer 26

- Contact supplier for cylinder pick up | - Do not bleed gas into atmosphere to dispose

Question 27

How do you dispose of empty containers?

Answer 27

- Triple rinse - Remove label - Can be reused or recycled

Question 28

What do you do if a container held p-type waste?

Answer 28

Dispose of the container as hazardous waste.

Question 29

What do you consider universal waste?

Answer 29

All light bulbs and batteries.

Question 30

All light bulbs and batteries are considered universal waste except for which 2?

Answer 30

- Standard incandescent bulb | - Alkaline batteries

Question 31

When are fluorescent bulbs considered hazardous waste?

Answer 31

When they are broken.

Question 32

What are Category A Infectious Substances considered?

Answer 32

High Consequence Dangerous Good.

Question 33

What is a Class 1 hazard?

Answer 33

Explosives.

Question 34

What is a Class 2 hazard?

Answer 34

Compressed gasses.

Question 35

What is a Class 3 hazard?

Answer 35

Flammable liquids.

Question 36

What is a Class 4 hazard?

Answer 36

Flammable solids.

Question 37

What is a Class 5 hazard?

Answer 37

Oxidizers.

Question 38

What is a Class 6 hazard?

Answer 38

Toxic substances.

Question 39

What is a Class 7 hazard?

Answer 39

Radioactive substances.

Question 40

What is a Class 8 hazard?

Answer 40

Corrosives.

Question 41

What is a Class 9 hazard?

Answer 41

Miscellaneous.

Question 42

What is important for vehicles transporting infectious substances?

Answer 42

Must be placarded containing the 4-digit UN number.

Question 43

What is the radiation limit for workers?

Answer 43

5,000 millirem.

Question 44

What are dosimeters used for?

Answer 44

Measuring radiation.

Question 45

Which employees work under the Incident Commander and considered command staff?

Answer 45

- Public Information Officer - Liaison Officer - Safety Officer

Question 46

Which employees are considered general staff?

Answer 46

- Operations Section Chief - Planning Section Chief - Logistics Section Chief - Finance/admin Section Chief

Question 47

LQGs must:

Answer 47

- have epa # - Contingency plan - File annual report - Enter agreements with ER