Test Your Knowledge on Hazardous Waste Materials and Proper Disposal Methods

Study Notes

Hazardous waste materials pose a danger to the environment and people if not disposed of properly.
Personal protective equipment must be worn when handling hazardous waste materials.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was designed to ensure safe and healthful working conditions.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes a list of hazardous materials.
Right-to-know laws give employees the right to know when materials they use at work are hazardous.
Safety data sheets (SDS) must be available for all hazardous materials.
Hazardous waste disposal laws include the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Friction materials like brake and clutch linings may contain asbestos.
Asbestos exposure can cause permanent lung damage and cancer.
HEPA vacuums and wetting agents can be used to limit asbestos exposure.
Brake dust and old brake shoes should be wetted down before disposal to prevent asbestos fibers from becoming airborne.
Brake fluid can be considered hazardous if it has absorbed metals from the brake system.
Used oil must meet three criteria to be considered used oil by the EPA: origin, use, and contaminants.
Used oil can contaminate fresh water and should not be mixed with hazardous waste, gasoline, wastewater, halogenated solvent, antifreeze, or unknown waste material.
Used oil can be recycled and reused for the same or different purposes.
Used oil must be stored in compliance with UST or AGST standards or kept in separate containers.
Used oil storage drums should be covered, secured, labeled, and maintained in compliance with local fire codes.
Used oil filters must be drained using an approved hot-draining method before disposal.
After draining, oil filters can be recycled, picked up by a service contract company, or disposed of in regular trash.
Always follow current federal and local laws concerning disposal of all waste.

Description

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of hazardous waste materials and disposal laws. Learn about the importance of wearing personal protective equipment, understanding right-to-know laws, and following safety data sheet requirements. Discover the potential dangers of asbestos exposure and how to limit it. Find out how to properly handle used oil and avoid contamination of fresh water. Test your understanding of federal and local disposal laws and ensure that you are following the necessary regulations.