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What is the primary law governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste?
What is the primary law governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste?
What timeframe does an employer have to challenge a citation or penalty issued by the compliance officer?
What timeframe does an employer have to challenge a citation or penalty issued by the compliance officer?
Which form is utilized for logging work-related injuries and illnesses?
Which form is utilized for logging work-related injuries and illnesses?
What types of waste does the term 'solid waste' include?
What types of waste does the term 'solid waste' include?
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What is the maximum time limit for reporting a work-related fatality to OSHA?
What is the maximum time limit for reporting a work-related fatality to OSHA?
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What is a waste considered if it is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic?
What is a waste considered if it is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic?
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Which of the following is NOT included as a type of universal waste?
Which of the following is NOT included as a type of universal waste?
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How long must an employer maintain medical records of employees?
How long must an employer maintain medical records of employees?
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What does LDR stand for in hazardous waste management?
What does LDR stand for in hazardous waste management?
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Which type of injuries qualifies as a work-related recordable injury?
Which type of injuries qualifies as a work-related recordable injury?
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What is the primary responsibility of OSHA?
What is the primary responsibility of OSHA?
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Which of the following is NOT covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
Which of the following is NOT covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
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What type of standard applies to specific industries, such as chemicals or construction?
What type of standard applies to specific industries, such as chemicals or construction?
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What does a standard primarily provide in terms of safety and health management?
What does a standard primarily provide in terms of safety and health management?
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Which hazard communication requirement involves providing detailed information on chemicals?
Which hazard communication requirement involves providing detailed information on chemicals?
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Which of the following acts as an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor to regulate worker safety?
Which of the following acts as an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor to regulate worker safety?
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What is a key requirement of the Hazard Communication Standard?
What is a key requirement of the Hazard Communication Standard?
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What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act passed?
What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act passed?
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What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
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What is meant by 'Horizontal Standards'?
What is meant by 'Horizontal Standards'?
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What is the primary purpose of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)?
What is the primary purpose of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)?
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Which of the following is NOT excluded from the definition of underground storage tank?
Which of the following is NOT excluded from the definition of underground storage tank?
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What does the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) primarily aim to accomplish?
What does the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) primarily aim to accomplish?
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Which legal term refers to the obligation of manufacturers and sellers when customers are harmed by a defective product?
Which legal term refers to the obligation of manufacturers and sellers when customers are harmed by a defective product?
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What is the maximum capacity for a farm or residential tank to be excluded from certain regulations regarding underground storage tanks?
What is the maximum capacity for a farm or residential tank to be excluded from certain regulations regarding underground storage tanks?
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What does the term 'caveat emptor' imply?
What does the term 'caveat emptor' imply?
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What significant change did the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) introduce?
What significant change did the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) introduce?
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Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which type of pesticide can be used by anyone?
Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which type of pesticide can be used by anyone?
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What is the significance of site characterization in hazardous waste operations?
What is the significance of site characterization in hazardous waste operations?
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Which of the following best describes 'strict liability'?
Which of the following best describes 'strict liability'?
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Study Notes
Regulations
- Occupational Safety and Health Act passed in 1970
- Purpose: Ensure safe and healthful working conditions for men and women
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is an agency of the US Department of Labor
- Created by Congress in 1970 to set and enforce rules/regulations protecting workers from unsafe/unhealthy conditions.
Primary Responsibility of OSHA
- Reduce workplace hazards and implement new/improved safety and health standards
- Provide research in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Maintain a reporting and record-keeping system
- Establish separate responsibilities and rights for employers and employees
- Develop mandatory job safety/health standards and enforce effectively
Who is Covered Under OSHA?
- All private sector employers with one or more workers
- OSHA regulations do not apply to: public sector employees (municipal, country, state or federal government agencies); self-employed individuals; family members operating a farm; or domestic household workers.
What is a Standard?
- A document providing requirements, guidelines, specifications, or characteristics for consistent use to ensure materials, products, processes and services are fit for purpose.
- Examples include ISO 45001 (Health and Safety management system), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management System).
Hazard Communication Standards
- Designed to ensure chemical safety in the workplace
- Employers must comply with 4 main requirements: proper chemical labeling on containers; provision of Safety Data Sheets (SDS); providing training to employees; and developing/maintaining a written Hazard Communication program.
OSHA Workplace Compliance Office
- Starts inspections with an Opening Conference
- Ends inspections with a Closing Conference
- Compliance officer reports to area director on citation/penalty
- Employers have 15 working days to challenge citation or penalty
- Medical information not disclosed without employee consent
Record Keeping
- Medical records of employees maintained for 30 years
- Training records maintained for 3 years
- OSHA Form 300 (Log of work-related injuries and illnesses), OSHA 300-A (Summary), OSHA 301 (Incident Report)
- Work-related recordable injuries (e.g., LTI, no First Aid, injuries, medical treatment, fatalities, lost time working days) must be reported to OSHA (Form 300 and 301), within 7 working days.
Hazardous Materials and Wastes
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA): primary law for solid and hazardous waste disposal
- Solid waste includes both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes defined as garbage or refuse
- RCRA established a cradle-to-grave system for governing hazardous waste
- Wastes are considered hazardous if ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic
Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR)
- Prohibiting the disposal of hazardous waste without treatment
- Wastes subject to LDR include solvents, electroplating waste, heavy metals, and acids
- Universal waste rule reduces regulatory burden on businesses generating universal waste
Used Oil Management Standards
- Used oil is any oil (synthetic or refined) that has been used and is contaminated by physical or chemical properties.
- Animal and Vegetable oils are excluded.
Underground Storage Tanks
- Any system with underground piping connected to the tank containing at least 10% of its combined volume underground is regulated.
Exclusions
- Farm/residential tanks of 1100 gallons or less holding motor fuel used for non-commercial purposes
- Tanks of 110 gallons or less capacity
- Septic tanks and storm water/wastewater collection systems
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- Known as Superfund (1980)
- Created taxes on chemical and petroleum industries
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
- 1986
- To secure information on all new and existing chemical substances
Toxic Substance Control Act (1976)
- Information on chemical substances
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
- 1972
- Classifies pesticides as general use or restricted use
Hazardous Waste Operations
- Adequate planning is the most crucial element in hazardous waste operations
- Site Characterization provides information for identifying hazards and selecting worker protection methods
Legal Terms
- Product Liability: Legal liability of manufacturers and sellers for harm caused by defective products.
- Strict Liability: Liability without proof of fault, e.g., owning dangerous animals
- Res Ipsa Loquitur: "The thing speaks for itself" (negligence is obvious)
- Caveat Emptor: "Let the buyer beware"
Tort
- Civil wrong resulting in legal liability for the person causing it
- Types include intentional, negligence, and strict liability torts
- Includes force majeure, anticipatory breach, frustration of purpose, executory contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
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This quiz provides an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was passed in 1970 to ensure safe working conditions. Explore the primary responsibilities of OSHA and understand who is covered under these regulations. Test your knowledge of workplace safety laws and their implications.
