HAZWOPER Flashcards Lesson 1

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'Warning' refer to?

Less severe hazards.

What does the term 'Danger' refer to?

More severe hazards.

In what year did the Occupational Safety and Health Act come into effect, and why was it needed?

Workers were being injured from these chemicals, and nothing else was in place to protect them.

What is the General Duty Clause?

Employers are required to provide their employees with a place of employment that is free from recognizable hazards that can cause death or serious harm. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

It establishes workplace standards for general industry, construction, shipyard employment, and for longshoring and marine terminals. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) created?

To conduct research on occupational hazards and provide education and training in occupational safety and health. Signup and view all the answers

Who is covered under 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)?

People cleaning up hazardous waste sites, working with hazardous waste at TSD (treatment, storage, and disposal) sites, and responding to emergencies involving hazardous material releases. Signup and view all the answers

What situations require an emergency response effort?

High concentrations of toxic substances, IDLH environments, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, fire or explosion hazards, evacuation situations. Signup and view all the answers

What are employees' rights under OSHA?

To be informed of their rights, review OSHA standards, request information on health and safety, receive adequate training, request an OSHA investigation, and be advised of OSHA's actions. Signup and view all the answers

What are employee responsibilities under OSHA?

Read the OSHA poster, comply with standards, follow SOPs, wear required PPE, report hazardous conditions, cooperate with OSHA, and exercise rights responsibly. Signup and view all the answers

What are employer responsibilities under OSHA?

To ensure workers have a safe environment and to eliminate recognized hazards if possible. Signup and view all the answers

What methods must employers follow to decrease hazards?

Using engineering controls, following work practices, and providing personal protective equipment (PPE). Signup and view all the answers

What are the employers' responsibilities regarding reporting?

Report to the nearest OSHA office within 8 hours of a fatal accident or hospitalization of three or more employees, post work-related injuries yearly, and cooperate with OSHA compliance officer. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) require?

Employers must evaluate chemical hazards and communicate hazard information to employees. Signup and view all the answers

What steps must an employer include in the hazard communication program?

Conduct a chemical inventory, obtain and file a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical, label all containers, and educate employees about chemical hazards. Signup and view all the answers

What three sources do OSHA standards come from?

Consensus standards, proprietary standards, and some federal worker protection laws. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of standards and their descriptions?

Horizontal (general standards applicable to any employer) and vertical standards (specific to particular industries). Signup and view all the answers

Where are OSHA regulations available?

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Federal Register. Signup and view all the answers

What do the keys to understanding the Code of Federal Regulations include?

The preamble, scope and application paragraph, and definitions section. Signup and view all the answers

What titles does the Code of Federal Regulations cover?

Title 29 (labor and worker protection), Title 40 (environmental protection), and Title 49 (transportation of hazardous materials). Signup and view all the answers

What are the divisions of the CFR?

Titles, chapters, and parts. Signup and view all the answers

What make up parts in the CFR?

Parts break down major topics into subparts and sections. Signup and view all the answers

When are CFRs updated, and how long after that is a new one prepared?

CFRs are updated on July 1, and a new one is prepared after 6 months. Signup and view all the answers

What is a citation in relation to CFR?

The correct way to reference regulations, such as 29 CFR 1910.120. Signup and view all the answers

What is the paragraph numbering system in the CFR?

Sections are composed of numbered paragraphs that outline regulations. Signup and view all the answers

In the early 1970s, how many tons of hazardous waste was the US producing annually?

57 million metric tons. Signup and view all the answers

How does the EPA define hazardous waste?

A hazardous substance with no commercial value that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. Signup and view all the answers

According to the EPA, what is a hazardous substance?

Substances determined by the EPA to present a danger to the environment. Signup and view all the answers

According to OSHA, what is a hazardous chemical?

Chemicals that pose hazards to people if released. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Secretary of Transportation, what are hazardous materials?

Materials that pose a danger during shipment in any mode of transport. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulate?

The management of hazardous wastes from generation to disposal. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)?

It regulates and enforces the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. Signup and view all the answers

What is SARA and why was it passed?

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; passed to address health and safety of employees working with hazardous wastes. Signup and view all the answers

What do EPA HAZWOPER regulations cover?

They cover employees in states without OSHA-approved plans for operations related to hazardous waste. Signup and view all the answers

What does the NCP define oil as?

Any kind of oil in any form, including petroleum and oil mixed with wastes. Signup and view all the answers

What must an employer do if they work with oil or have to clean it up?

Train employees under NCP regulations and conduct cleanup as required. Signup and view all the answers

What HAZWOPER provisions apply for marine oil spills emergency response?

Emergency response operations in HAZWOPER paragraph (q) and post-emergency cleanup operations in paragraph (q)(11). Signup and view all the answers

When does HAZWOPER not apply in oil spills?

When spills are limited in quantity, pose no immediate threat, and are called an incidental release. Signup and view all the answers

What must employers and employees do if OSHA considers a worksite response a 'HAZWOPER Emergency Response'?

Comply with HAZWOPER paragraph (q) and all relevant General Industry or Construction Industry standards. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hazardous Waste and Safety Regulations

Warning signifies less severe hazards, while Danger indicates more severe hazards.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act was enacted in 1971 to address injuries from hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
The General Duty Clause mandates employers to provide a work environment free from recognizable hazards that could cause death or serious harm to employees.

Regulatory Agencies

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) establishes workplace safety standards across various industries including construction and marine terminals.
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) was created for researching occupational hazards and providing education and training.

HAZWOPER Coverage

29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) covers cleanup operations at hazardous waste sites, emergency responses to hazardous material releases, and operations at treatment, storage, and disposal sites.
Emergency response situations include environments immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), high concentrations of toxic substances, and situations requiring evacuation due to fire, explosion, or hazardous materials.

Employee Rights and Responsibilities under OSHA

Employees have the right to be informed about health and safety standards, request information from employers, and receive adequate safety training.
Responsibilities include complying with OSH regulations, reporting unsafe conditions, and exercising rights responsibly.

Employer Responsibilities

Employers must provide a safe work environment, eliminate recognized hazards, and report major accidents to OSHA within specified timeframes.
Methods to reduce workplace hazards include implementing engineering controls, following safe work practices, and providing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

Employers are required to evaluate chemical hazards and communicate risks to employees.
A hazard communication program must include chemical inventories and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals.

OSHA Standards

Sources of OSHA standards include consensus standards from industry organizations, proprietary standards from experts, and federal worker protection laws.
OSHA standards are categorized as horizontal (general) or vertical (specific industry-related).

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Title 29 of the CFR focuses on labor and worker protection, while Title 40 deals with environmental protection, and Title 49 addresses hazardous materials transport.
CFR updates occur annually, while paragraphs within sections are outlined systematically.

Hazardous Waste Definitions and Regulations

The EPA defines hazardous waste as ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic substances with no commercial value.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates hazardous waste management while CERCLA enforces clean-up of hazardous sites before RCRA.
The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) focuses on protecting workers exposed to hazardous substances.

Emergency Response and Oil Spill Regulations

EPA HAZWOPER standards apply in states without OSHA-approved plans for emergency response operations related to public employees handling hazardous waste.
The NCP (National Contingency Plan) defines oil broadly, requiring training for employees working with oil regarding clean-up regulations.

Specific HAZWOPER Provisions

HAZWOPER provisions relevant to marine oil spill emergency responses involve emergency operations and post-emergency cleanup activities.
HAZWOPER does not apply to incidental releases that pose no immediate threat to employees or the environment.

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