Hazardous Materials Management and Chemistry
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What is the primary purpose of the Periodic Table of the Elements?

To organize elements by their atomic number

What is the term for the smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains the properties of that compound?

Molecule

What is the law that states that, at constant temperature, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the pressure?

Boyle's Law

What is the term for a mixture of two or more substances, where each substance retains its chemical properties?

<p>Mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the amount of a substance?

<p>Mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount of a substance that contains as many particles as there are atoms in 0.012 kilograms of carbon-12?

<p>Mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a substance that donates a proton (H+)?

<p>Acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the standard state of a gas at a temperature of 20°C and a pressure of 1 atmosphere?

<p>Standard Temperature and Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of matter that is characterized by having a fixed shape and volume?

<p>Solid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the total mass of an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons?

<p>Atomic Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the table that organizes elements by their properties?

<p>Periodic Table of the Elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a fire that is caused by the ignition of a flammable material?

<p>Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of a material breaking down into simpler substances when exposed to heat?

<p>Thermal Decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of a material reacting with water to produce a hazardous substance?

<p>Water-Reactive Material Hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the act that regulates hazardous waste disposal?

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

What is the term for the process of identifying and assessing the hazards of a hazardous material?

<p>Classification of Hazardous Materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the ASP examination is focused on Domain #1—Mathematics?

<p>18%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which domain of the CSP examination focuses on Advanced Sciences and Math?

<p>Domain #1</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the CSP examination is focused on Domain #7—Environmental Management Systems?

<p>7.38%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum qualification to sit for the ASP examination?

<p>Both Academic Requirements and Professional Safety Experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many domains are there in the ASP examination blueprint?

<p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the CSP examination is focused on Domain #6—Occupational Health and Ergonomics?

<p>12.05%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Domain #3 of the ASP examination?

<p>Ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many domains are there in the CSP examination blueprint?

<p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theories is related to the study of accidents and incidents?

<p>Epidemiological Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of accident investigation?

<p>To identify the root cause of the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a problem-solving technique used in accident investigation?

<p>The Scientific Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)?

<p>To ensure that employees are aware of the hazards associated with chemicals in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the study of near-misses or close calls?

<p>Near-Miss Relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)?

<p>It covers employees who are at risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of error that can lead to an accident?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of identifying the root cause of an accident?

<p>Root Cause Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)?

<p>To prevent the unexpected release of hazardous energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146)?

<p>To prevent injuries and fatalities during confined space entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a technique used to identify and analyze hazards in a system?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of reporting the findings of an accident investigation?

<p>Report of Investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment Standard (29 CFR 1910.132)?

<p>To prevent injuries and illnesses from hazardous substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)?

<p>To prevent injuries and illnesses from respiratory hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503)?

<p>To prevent injuries and fatalities from falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of OSHA's Record Keeping requirements (29 CFR 1904)?

<p>To track and record work-related injuries and illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of matter characterized by having neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume?

<p>Gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the total mass of an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons?

<p>Atomic Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of a material breaking down into simpler substances when exposed to heat?

<p>Thermal Decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount of a substance that contains as many particles as there are atoms in 0.012 kilograms of carbon-12?

<p>Mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physical hazard associated with hazardous materials?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of a material reacting with water to produce a hazardous substance?

<p>Water-Reactive Material Hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)?

<p>Employee Training and Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the total mass of an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons?

<p>Atomic Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acts regulates hazardous waste disposal?

<p>Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the law that states that, at constant temperature, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to the number of moles of gas?

<p>Avogadro's Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a mixture of two or more substances, where each substance retains its chemical properties?

<p>Mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the amount of a substance that contains as many particles as there are atoms in 0.012 kilograms of carbon-12?

<p>Mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of identifying and assessing the hazards of a hazardous material?

<p>Risk Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the standard state of a gas at a temperature of 20°C and a pressure of 1 atmosphere?

<p>Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the calculation of the percentage of an element in a compound?

<p>Weight Percentage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the law that states that, at constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to the temperature?

<p>Charles' Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of accident investigation?

<p>To identify root causes and implement corrective actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a problem-solving technique used in accident investigation?

<p>Fault Tree Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the study of near-misses or close calls?

<p>Near-miss analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of error that can lead to an accident?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Seven Avenues approach?

<p>To implement countermeasures for safety management errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of identifying and assessing the hazards of a hazardous material?

<p>Hazard analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a technique used to identify and analyze hazards in a system?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of reporting the findings of an accident investigation?

<p>Accident report</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

<p>To provide a safe and healthful work environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

<p>All employers and employees in the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)?

<p>To ensure that employees are aware of the hazards of chemicals in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the ASP examination is focused on Domain #2—Safety Management Systems?

<p>23%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)?

<p>To prevent occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)?

<p>To prevent the unexpected release of hazardous energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which domain of the ASP examination focuses on Ergonomics?

<p>Domain #3—Ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146)?

<p>To prevent injuries and fatalities during confined space entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum qualification to sit for the CSP examination?

<p>Academic Requirements and Professional Safety Experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of OSHA's Record Keeping requirements (29 CFR 1904)?

<p>To track and record workplace injuries and illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many domains are there in the ASP examination blueprint?

<p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503)?

<p>To prevent injuries and fatalities from falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Domain #5 of the ASP examination?

<p>Occupational Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which domain of the CSP examination focuses on Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security?

<p>Domain #5</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the CSP examination is focused on Domain #1—Advanced Sciences and Math?

<p>9.95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the ASP/CSP process?

<p>To certify safety professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of a material breaking down into simpler substances when exposed to heat, related to hazardous materials?

<p>Thermal Decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount of a substance that contains as many particles as there are atoms in 0.012 kilograms of carbon-12?

<p>Mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physical hazard associated with hazardous materials?

<p>Fires and Explosions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the act that regulates hazardous waste disposal?

<p>Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of a material reacting with water to produce a hazardous substance?

<p>Water-Reactive Material Hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of the properties and characteristics of matter?

<p>Chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the state of matter characterized by having neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume?

<p>Gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the total mass of an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons?

<p>Atomic Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the amount of a substance that contains as many particles as there are atoms in 0.012 kilograms of carbon-12?

<p>Mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the law that states that, at constant temperature, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the pressure?

<p>Boyle's Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of identifying and assessing the hazards of a hazardous material?

<p>Risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the standard state of a gas at a temperature of 20°C and a pressure of 1 atmosphere?

<p>Standard Temperature and Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the percentage of an element in a compound by weight?

<p>Percentage composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the law that states that, at constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to the temperature?

<p>Charles' Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the conversion of grams to moles?

<p>Molar mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of converting a concentration from one unit to another?

<p>Unit conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the General Duty Clause under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

<p>To provide a safe work environment for employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)?

<p>Healthcare workplaces with exposure to bodily fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)?

<p>To control hazardous energy sources during maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146)?

<p>To ensure safe entry into confined spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of OSHA's Record Keeping requirements (29 CFR 1904)?

<p>To record workplace injuries and illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment Standard (29 CFR 1910.132)?

<p>To select and use personal protective equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)?

<p>To select and use respiratory protection equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503)?

<p>To prevent falls from heights in the construction industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the ASP examination is focused on Domain #2—Safety Management Systems?

<p>23%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Domain #6 of the CSP examination?

<p>Occupational Health and Ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many domains are there in the CSP examination blueprint?

<p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the CSP examination is focused on Domain #1—Advanced Sciences and Math?

<p>9.95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum qualification to sit for the CSP examination?

<p>A Bachelor's degree in safety or a related field and 5 years of experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the ASP/CSP process?

<p>Examination preparation and administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing an examination preparation plan?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Domain #3 of the ASP examination?

<p>Ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theories is related to the study of human behavior in relation to accidents and incidents?

<p>Behavior Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of accident investigation?

<p>To identify the root cause of an accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a problem-solving technique used in accident investigation?

<p>The Scientific Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the study of near-misses or close calls?

<p>Near-Miss Relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of error that can lead to an accident?

<p>Operating Errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of identifying the root cause of an accident?

<p>Root Cause Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a technique used to identify and analyze hazards in a system?

<p>Fault Tree Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of reporting the findings of an accident investigation?

<p>Report of Investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hazardous Materials Management

  • Hazardous materials, waste, and basic chemistry review are essential concepts in hazardous materials management
  • Understanding the properties of matter, including solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, is crucial
  • Atomic mass, atoms, and definitions related to matter are fundamental concepts in chemistry

Periodic Table of the Elements

  • The periodic table is a crucial tool for understanding the properties of elements
  • Atomic number, atomic mass, and chemical bonding are key concepts related to the periodic table

Measurements of Concentrations

  • Measurements of concentrations, including physical hazards, engulfment, over-pressurization, and other physical safety hazards, are vital in hazardous materials management
  • Fires and explosions, corrosion, thermal decomposition, and water-reactive material hazards are also important considerations

Health Hazards Associated with Hazardous Materials

  • Health hazards associated with hazardous materials, including key regulations governing hazardous materials and waste, are essential to understand
  • Regulations include the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980), and others

Classification of Hazardous Materials

  • Classification of hazardous materials, including hazardous waste operations, planning, and organization, is critical
  • Training and medical programs are also essential components of hazardous materials management

Hazardous Waste Operations

  • Hazardous waste operations, including site characterization, planning, and organization, are vital
  • Training and medical programs are also essential components of hazardous waste operations

Key Regulations Governing Hazardous Materials and Waste

  • Key regulations governing hazardous materials and waste, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980), and others, are essential to understand
  • Regulations also include the Toxic Substances Control Act (1976), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (1986), and others

Hazard Communication Standard

  • Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) is a crucial regulation governing hazardous materials and waste
  • The standard covers the purpose, scope, and application of hazard communication, as well as written hazard communication standards, labels, and other forms of warning### Safety Theories and Models
  • Domino Theory: a safety theory
  • Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety: a safety theory
  • Human Factors Theory: a safety theory
  • Accident and Incident Theory: a safety theory
  • Epidemiological Theory: a safety theory
  • Systems Theory: a safety theory
  • Energy Release Theory: a safety theory
  • Behavior Theory: a safety theory
  • Combination Theory: a safety theory
  • Modern Causation Model: a safety model that includes operating errors, systems defects, command error, safety program defects, and safety management errors

Accident Investigation

  • Seven Avenues: a framework for accident investigation
  • Accident Investigation Procedures: include purpose of the investigation, investigation procedures, fact finding, and interviews
  • Problem-Solving Techniques: include the scientific method, gross hazard analysis, job safety analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, fault tree analysis, and multilinear events sequencing method
  • Report of Investigation: a document that summarizes the findings of an accident investigation

Professional Safety Certifications

  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals: a professional organization that offers certifications for safety professionals
  • ASP (Associate Safety Professional) Certification: requires academic and professional experience qualifications
  • CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Certification: requires academic and professional experience qualifications
  • ASP/CSP Examination Blueprint: outlines the domains and percentages of each domain for the ASP and CSP exams

ASP Examination Blueprint

  • Domain #1—Mathematics (18%)
  • Domain #2—Safety Management Systems (23%)
  • Domain #3—Ergonomics (13%)
  • Domain #4—Fire Prevention and Protection (11%)
  • Domain #5—Occupational Health (11%)
  • Domain #6—Environmental Management (15%)
  • Domain #7—Training, Education, and Communication (9%)

CSP Examination Blueprint

  • Domain #1—Advanced Sciences and Math (9.95%)
  • Domain #2—Management Systems (13.34%)
  • Domain #3—Risk Management (14.49%)
  • Domain #4—Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts (14.69%)
  • Domain #5—Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security (10.59%)
  • Domain #6—Occupational Health and Ergonomics (12.05%)
  • Domain #7—Environmental Management Systems (7.38%)
  • Domain #8—Training and Education (10.18%)
  • Domain #9—Law and Ethics (7.33%)

Hazardous Materials Management

  • Hazardous materials, waste, and basic chemistry review are essential concepts in hazardous materials management
  • Understanding the properties of matter, including solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, is crucial
  • Atomic mass, atoms, and definitions related to matter are fundamental concepts in chemistry

Periodic Table of the Elements

  • The periodic table is a crucial tool for understanding the properties of elements
  • Atomic number, atomic mass, and chemical bonding are key concepts related to the periodic table

Measurements of Concentrations

  • Measurements of concentrations, including physical hazards, engulfment, over-pressurization, and other physical safety hazards, are vital in hazardous materials management
  • Fires and explosions, corrosion, thermal decomposition, and water-reactive material hazards are also important considerations

Health Hazards Associated with Hazardous Materials

  • Health hazards associated with hazardous materials, including key regulations governing hazardous materials and waste, are essential to understand
  • Regulations include the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980), and others

Classification of Hazardous Materials

  • Classification of hazardous materials, including hazardous waste operations, planning, and organization, is critical
  • Training and medical programs are also essential components of hazardous materials management

Hazardous Waste Operations

  • Hazardous waste operations, including site characterization, planning, and organization, are vital
  • Training and medical programs are also essential components of hazardous waste operations

Key Regulations Governing Hazardous Materials and Waste

  • Key regulations governing hazardous materials and waste, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980), and others, are essential to understand
  • Regulations also include the Toxic Substances Control Act (1976), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (1986), and others

Hazard Communication Standard

  • Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) is a crucial regulation governing hazardous materials and waste
  • The standard covers the purpose, scope, and application of hazard communication, as well as written hazard communication standards, labels, and other forms of warning### Safety Theories and Models
  • Domino Theory: a safety theory
  • Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety: a safety theory
  • Human Factors Theory: a safety theory
  • Accident and Incident Theory: a safety theory
  • Epidemiological Theory: a safety theory
  • Systems Theory: a safety theory
  • Energy Release Theory: a safety theory
  • Behavior Theory: a safety theory
  • Combination Theory: a safety theory
  • Modern Causation Model: a safety model that includes operating errors, systems defects, command error, safety program defects, and safety management errors

Accident Investigation

  • Seven Avenues: a framework for accident investigation
  • Accident Investigation Procedures: include purpose of the investigation, investigation procedures, fact finding, and interviews
  • Problem-Solving Techniques: include the scientific method, gross hazard analysis, job safety analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, fault tree analysis, and multilinear events sequencing method
  • Report of Investigation: a document that summarizes the findings of an accident investigation

Professional Safety Certifications

  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals: a professional organization that offers certifications for safety professionals
  • ASP (Associate Safety Professional) Certification: requires academic and professional experience qualifications
  • CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Certification: requires academic and professional experience qualifications
  • ASP/CSP Examination Blueprint: outlines the domains and percentages of each domain for the ASP and CSP exams

ASP Examination Blueprint

  • Domain #1—Mathematics (18%)
  • Domain #2—Safety Management Systems (23%)
  • Domain #3—Ergonomics (13%)
  • Domain #4—Fire Prevention and Protection (11%)
  • Domain #5—Occupational Health (11%)
  • Domain #6—Environmental Management (15%)
  • Domain #7—Training, Education, and Communication (9%)

CSP Examination Blueprint

  • Domain #1—Advanced Sciences and Math (9.95%)
  • Domain #2—Management Systems (13.34%)
  • Domain #3—Risk Management (14.49%)
  • Domain #4—Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts (14.69%)
  • Domain #5—Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security (10.59%)
  • Domain #6—Occupational Health and Ergonomics (12.05%)
  • Domain #7—Environmental Management Systems (7.38%)
  • Domain #8—Training and Education (10.18%)
  • Domain #9—Law and Ethics (7.33%)

Hazardous Materials Management

  • Hazardous materials, waste, and basic chemistry review are essential concepts in hazardous materials management
  • Understanding the properties of matter, including solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, is crucial
  • Atomic mass, atoms, and definitions related to matter are fundamental concepts in chemistry

Periodic Table of the Elements

  • The periodic table is a crucial tool for understanding the properties of elements
  • Atomic number, atomic mass, and chemical bonding are key concepts related to the periodic table

Measurements of Concentrations

  • Measurements of concentrations, including physical hazards, engulfment, over-pressurization, and other physical safety hazards, are vital in hazardous materials management
  • Fires and explosions, corrosion, thermal decomposition, and water-reactive material hazards are also important considerations

Health Hazards Associated with Hazardous Materials

  • Health hazards associated with hazardous materials, including key regulations governing hazardous materials and waste, are essential to understand
  • Regulations include the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980), and others

Classification of Hazardous Materials

  • Classification of hazardous materials, including hazardous waste operations, planning, and organization, is critical
  • Training and medical programs are also essential components of hazardous materials management

Hazardous Waste Operations

  • Hazardous waste operations, including site characterization, planning, and organization, are vital
  • Training and medical programs are also essential components of hazardous waste operations

Key Regulations Governing Hazardous Materials and Waste

  • Key regulations governing hazardous materials and waste, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980), and others, are essential to understand
  • Regulations also include the Toxic Substances Control Act (1976), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (1986), and others

Hazard Communication Standard

  • Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) is a crucial regulation governing hazardous materials and waste
  • The standard covers the purpose, scope, and application of hazard communication, as well as written hazard communication standards, labels, and other forms of warning### Safety Theories and Models
  • Domino Theory: a safety theory
  • Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety: a safety theory
  • Human Factors Theory: a safety theory
  • Accident and Incident Theory: a safety theory
  • Epidemiological Theory: a safety theory
  • Systems Theory: a safety theory
  • Energy Release Theory: a safety theory
  • Behavior Theory: a safety theory
  • Combination Theory: a safety theory
  • Modern Causation Model: a safety model that includes operating errors, systems defects, command error, safety program defects, and safety management errors

Accident Investigation

  • Seven Avenues: a framework for accident investigation
  • Accident Investigation Procedures: include purpose of the investigation, investigation procedures, fact finding, and interviews
  • Problem-Solving Techniques: include the scientific method, gross hazard analysis, job safety analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, fault tree analysis, and multilinear events sequencing method
  • Report of Investigation: a document that summarizes the findings of an accident investigation

Professional Safety Certifications

  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals: a professional organization that offers certifications for safety professionals
  • ASP (Associate Safety Professional) Certification: requires academic and professional experience qualifications
  • CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Certification: requires academic and professional experience qualifications
  • ASP/CSP Examination Blueprint: outlines the domains and percentages of each domain for the ASP and CSP exams

ASP Examination Blueprint

  • Domain #1—Mathematics (18%)
  • Domain #2—Safety Management Systems (23%)
  • Domain #3—Ergonomics (13%)
  • Domain #4—Fire Prevention and Protection (11%)
  • Domain #5—Occupational Health (11%)
  • Domain #6—Environmental Management (15%)
  • Domain #7—Training, Education, and Communication (9%)

CSP Examination Blueprint

  • Domain #1—Advanced Sciences and Math (9.95%)
  • Domain #2—Management Systems (13.34%)
  • Domain #3—Risk Management (14.49%)
  • Domain #4—Advanced Application of Key Safety Concepts (14.69%)
  • Domain #5—Emergency Preparedness, Fire Prevention, and Security (10.59%)
  • Domain #6—Occupational Health and Ergonomics (12.05%)
  • Domain #7—Environmental Management Systems (7.38%)
  • Domain #8—Training and Education (10.18%)
  • Domain #9—Law and Ethics (7.33%)

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Review the basics of chemistry, including the properties of matter, atomic mass, and the periodic table, essential for hazardous materials management.

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