AARC Hazardous Fluid & Material Management 2

Question 1

Under EPA regulations, used antifreeze at an auto recycler is classified as which type of waste when sent for reclamation?

Accepted Answer

Recyclable material exempt from hazardous waste rules

Answer

Used antifreeze sent for reclamation is excluded from hazardous waste classification under RCRA as a recyclable material.

Question 2

Which federal standard governs employee right-to-know regarding hazardous chemicals in the workplace, including automotive fluids?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom/GHS)

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires Safety Data Sheets and labeling so employees know the hazards of chemicals they work with.

Question 3

What is the maximum container size allowed for storing used oil at a generator site before it must be sent off-site under EPA used oil management standards?

Accepted Answer

55 gallons per container with no overall volume limit

Answer

EPA used oil regulations allow storage in 55-gallon drums or larger tanks with no specified total volume ceiling for generators who recycle their used oil.

Question 4

When draining mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles, which body of water regulation is most directly implicated if mercury is improperly disposed?

Accepted Answer

Clean Water Act Section 402 (NPDES)

Answer

Discharging mercury into storm drains or surface water violates Clean Water Act Section 402, which regulates pollutant discharges via NPDES permits.

Question 5

A technician discovers a vehicle with a ruptured airbag module containing sodium azide. The correct initial action is to:

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a hazardous waste and contact the airbag manufacturer's take-back program

Answer

Sodium azide is a hazardous substance; spent airbag inflators with unreacted propellant should be managed through manufacturer take-back or a certified hazardous waste handler.

(AARC) Accredited Automotive Recycler Certification Practice Test

(AARC) Accredited Automotive Recycler Certification Practice Test

AARC Hazardous Fluid & Material Management 2