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1
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Details on RCRA.

A
  • Law governing regulation of solid and hazardous waste

- Cradle to the grave

2
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What are the 2 categories of hazardous waste?

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  • Characteristic hazardous wastes

- Listed hazardous wastes

3
Q

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

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  • Corrosive
  • Reactive
  • Ignitable
  • Toxic
4
Q

What classifies as Ignitable Hazardous Waste?

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  • Solids that are spontaneously combustable
  • Oxidizers
  • Ignitable compressed gasses
  • Liquids or gases with flash points less than 140 degrees
5
Q

What pH classifies as a Corrosive Hazardous Waste?

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A pH less than 2 and greater than 12.5.

6
Q

What is an F type of hazardous waste?

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Solvent wastes.

7
Q

What is a U and P type of hazardous waste?

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Unused chemicals and products.

8
Q

What is a K type of hazardous waste?

A

From specific industrial processes.

9
Q

Which type of waste is acute?

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P-type wastes.

10
Q

Which type of waste is toxic or non-acute?

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U-type wastes.

11
Q

What is the Mixture Rule?

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

12
Q

How does New York classify LQGs?

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

13
Q

Which wastes require special handling?

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  • Asbestos
  • Lead
  • Radioactive
  • Miscellaneous
14
Q

What hazardous waste might fluorescent lights contain?

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Mercury.

15
Q

What are the 5 methods to Waste Minimization?

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  • Source reduction
  • Reuse
  • Recycle
  • Reclaim
  • Treat
16
Q

Danger Sign.

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Hazard is present and can cause serious injury or death.

17
Q

Warning Sign.

A

Potential hazard that can cause serious injury or death.

18
Q

Caution Sign.

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Potential hazard that can cause minor to moderate injury.

19
Q

When is it okay to clean up a spill?

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

20
Q

Used Oil facts.

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  • Non-hazardous
  • Universal waste unless you add something to it
  • Must be labeled
21
Q

What is considered Pharmaceutical Waste?

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Unused medicine that must be sent back to the manufacturer.

22
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How far away do danger signs need to be posted from what they’re indicating on?

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25-50 feet away.

23
Q

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

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

24
Q

What are the Waste Container Requirements (accumulation areas)?

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  • Secondary containers should be labeled
  • Keep near area where it is generated
  • Kept from incompatible materials
  • Labeled in english and facing out
25
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Waste Handling Requirements.

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  • Manifest must be filled out
  • Containers are sealed
  • Move containers to suitable transport device
  • Do not overload carts
26
Q

What are the rules for disposing of waste gasses?

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  • Contact supplier for cylinder pick up

- Do not bleed gas into atmosphere to dispose

27
Q

How do you dispose of empty containers?

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  • Triple rinse
  • Remove label
  • Can be reused or recycled
28
Q

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

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Dispose of the container as hazardous waste.

29
Q

What do you consider universal waste?

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All light bulbs and batteries.

30
Q

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

A
  • Standard incandescent bulb

- Alkaline batteries

31
Q

When are fluorescent bulbs considered hazardous waste?

A

When they are broken.

32
Q

What are Category A Infectious Substances considered?

A

High Consequence Dangerous Good.

33
Q

What is a Class 1 hazard?

A

Explosives.

34
Q

What is a Class 2 hazard?

A

Compressed gasses.

35
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What is a Class 3 hazard?

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Flammable liquids.

36
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What is a Class 4 hazard?

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Flammable solids.

37
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What is a Class 5 hazard?

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Oxidizers.

38
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What is a Class 6 hazard?

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Toxic substances.

39
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What is a Class 7 hazard?

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Radioactive substances.

40
Q

What is a Class 8 hazard?

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Corrosives.

41
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What is a Class 9 hazard?

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Miscellaneous.

42
Q

What is important for vehicles transporting infectious substances?

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Must be placarded containing the 4-digit UN number.

43
Q

What is the radiation limit for workers?

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5,000 millirem.

44
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What are dosimeters used for?

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Measuring radiation.

45
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Which employees work under the Incident Commander and considered command staff?

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  • Public Information Officer
  • Liaison Officer
  • Safety Officer
46
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Which employees are considered general staff?

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  • Operations Section Chief
  • Planning Section Chief
  • Logistics Section Chief
  • Finance/admin Section Chief
47
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LQGs must:

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

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