AERA Safety Standards & Environmental Compliance 4

Question 1

An engine rebuilder discovers that a customer's engine contains asbestos-containing gasket material. Under EPA and OSHA rules, the shop must:

Accepted Answer

Follow OSHA's asbestos standard (29 CFR 1910.1001) for general industry

Answer

OSHA's general industry asbestos standard (29 CFR 1910.1001) applies to automotive brake and clutch work as well as gaskets, requiring specific work practices and PPE.

Question 2

Which federal agency's regulations govern the underground storage tank (UST) system that holds the shop's fuel for engine testing?

Accepted Answer

EPA under 40 CFR Part 280

Answer

EPA's underground storage tank regulations at 40 CFR Part 280 govern UST systems, including release detection, corrosion protection, and spill/overfill prevention.

Question 3

The OSHA noise standard requires that a hearing conservation program be implemented when employee noise exposure reaches or exceeds:

Accepted Answer

85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA

Answer

OSHA's hearing conservation program under 29 CFR 1910.95 is triggered at an 8-hour TWA of 85 dBA (the Action Level), though the PEL is 90 dBA.

Question 4

When an engine rebuilding shop generates spent coolant (antifreeze) containing glycol, the MOST environmentally compliant disposal method is:

Accepted Answer

Recycle it through a licensed coolant recycler or antifreeze recycling program

Answer

Recycling spent coolant through licensed programs is the preferred method; pouring glycol into sewers violates the Clean Water Act and burning may violate air regulations.

Question 5

A shop's right-to-know station must include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Customer vehicle inspection reports

Answer

Customer vehicle inspection reports are not required at a right-to-know station; SDS, OSHA poster, and HazCom training documentation are core requirements.

(AERA) Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association Certification Practice Test

(AERA) Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association Certification Practice Test

AERA Safety Standards & Environmental Compliance 4