AARC Facility Management & Safety 3

Question 1

When decommissioning a vehicle's air conditioning system, refrigerant must be recovered using:

Accepted Answer

EPA-certified recovery equipment operated by a trained technician

Answer

Section 608 of the Clean Air Act prohibits venting refrigerants and requires EPA-certified equipment and trained technicians for refrigerant recovery.

Question 2

A mercury switch from a vehicle hood or trunk must be managed as:

Accepted Answer

Universal waste under EPA regulations

Answer

Mercury switches from vehicles are classified as universal waste, which has streamlined but specific storage, labeling, and disposal requirements.

Question 3

Under the Clean Water Act, an automotive recycler discharging stormwater must typically obtain a:

Accepted Answer

NPDES permit

Answer

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required under the Clean Water Act for facilities that discharge stormwater to surface waters.

Question 4

Which OSHA standard applies specifically to hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout) during vehicle dismantling?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 (Control of Hazardous Energy) requires lockout/tagout procedures to prevent unexpected energization of machinery during servicing.

Question 5

A spill of hydraulic fluid that reaches a storm drain at an automotive recycling facility should FIRST trigger:

Accepted Answer

Immediate spill containment and notification per the facility's spill response plan

Answer

The facility's spill response plan dictates immediate containment actions and required notifications to prevent environmental damage and meet regulatory obligations.

(AARC) Accredited Automotive Recycler Certification Practice Test

(AARC) Accredited Automotive Recycler Certification Practice Test

AARC Facility Management & Safety 3