Domain 7 - Environmental Management Quiz

<p>10% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sawdust (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxidation of iron atoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon monoxide gases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing liability for hazardous waste releases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moisture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased the trust fund size to $8.5 billion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conducting periodic medical examinations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing safe work practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emergency treatment protocols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide continuous information about site conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tailored training program (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Record keeping (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preemployment screening (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Site safety regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>180 days (B), 90 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>pH less than or equal to 2 or greater than or equal to 12.5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acute hazardous waste (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disposal of hazardous waste on land without prior treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Triple rinse the emptied containers and dispose of residues on their own land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irrigation return flows (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can produce toxic gases when exposed to heat. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acetone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>May be corrosive, reactive, or toxic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To encourage recycling and proper disposal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Businesses generating over 100 kg of universal wastes per month (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Producers generating 25 gallons or less per month (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Batteries (Ni-Cd) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changes in cropping patterns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>100 kg or more per month (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 grams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent environmental contamination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are recycled or disposed of properly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changes in cropping patterns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of a material deteriorating due to a chemical reaction with its environment, often involving the formation of oxides.

A specific type of corrosion where iron reacts with oxygen and water to form iron oxide (rust).

Chemicals that react strongly with water, potentially leading to heat, flammability, corrosion, toxicity, or other hazards.

A chemical process where a substance breaks down into simpler substances due to heat.

A US federal law that regulates the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

A US federal law addressing cleanup of hazardous waste sites, including creating a trust fund for cleanups.

An amendment to CERCLA that strengthened enforcement, increased funding for cleanup, and promoted innovative cleanup technologies.

Developing a structured plan for site operations, including a comprehensive work plan for each phase and a safety health plan.

A plan outlining procedures for handling emergencies and self-rescue.

Practices designed to minimize risks and injuries during site operations.

Recognizing and understanding potential dangers present at the site.

Providing employees with training on safe site practices, including recognizing hazards, handling emergencies, and operating equipment.

A program that includes pre-employment screening, periodic medical examinations, and treatment procedures.

Gathering information about potential hazards and worker protection methods before entering the site.

Conducting surveys and investigations on the site to identify hazards and protection methods.

Monitoring site conditions over time to ensure safety and identify changes.

Waste that could pose immediate health and environmental risks even if handled correctly.

Regulations preventing the disposal of hazardous waste on land without pre-treatment.

A facility that is permitted to treat, store, and dispose of hazardous waste.

A substance that can cause corrosion to metal containers, often with strong acidity or alkalinity.

Waste that can react dangerously, producing explosions, toxic fumes, or vapors when heated.

Waste that is harmful or fatal when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin.

A substance that is neither corrosive, reactive, nor toxic, but still needs special management due to environmental risks.

Waste that poses significant threats to health and the environment.

Agricultural producers are exempt from hazardous waste regulations for their own pesticide waste if they follow specific guidelines.

Water used for irrigation and returned to the environment is not considered hazardous waste.

The process of disposing of hazardous waste in a location other than the agricultural production site.

A category of hazardous waste that is subject to less stringent regulation, encouraging recycling and proper disposal of common wastes.

Businesses generating less than 100 kg of universal wastes per month are exempt from most universal waste regulations.

A type of battery containing nickel-cadmium, often subject to stringent disposal regulations.

A type of sealed battery that uses lead acid, often subject to disposal regulations.

Pesticides used in agricultural production, which are often classified as hazardous waste.

Devices that often contain mercury, requiring specific disposal procedures.

Oil that has been used in vehicles or machinery, typically regulated for disposal.

Regulations governing the management of used oil, aiming to reduce environmental contamination.

Exemption from used oil management regulations for agricultural producers who generate less than 25 gallons of used oil per month.

A tank located underground with its connected piping, where at least 10% of the combined volume is beneath the surface.

Contamination of oil with physical substances such as metal shavings, sawdust, or dirt. Or, contamination with chemical substances such as solvents, halogens, or saltwater.

The specific criteria that must be met for an oil to qualify as used oil: it must have been refined from crude oil or synthetic materials, it must have been used, and it must be contaminated with physical or chemical impurities.

The regulatory requirements for storing and handling used oil, such as the need for approved tanks and transporters, as well as limitations on the amount that can be stored.