Environmental Standards Flashcards

Which federal law governs how hazardous waste is managed from generation to disposal?

Answer: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

RCRA sets the 'cradle-to-grave' rules for hazardous waste.

How should a container of drained engine or GSE oil be labeled?

Answer: Used Oil

Under EPA used oil management standards, used oil containers must be labeled with the words 'Used Oil'.

Where should employees look for hazard, handling, and spill information for a chemical used on the ramp?

Answer: The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires SDSs that list a chemical's hazards and handling and spill steps.

Spent GSE lead-acid batteries are typically managed as what?

Answer: Universal waste for recycling

Batteries fall under EPA's universal waste rules, which allow simpler handling and recycling.

How must galley waste from an international arrival be handled in the U.S.?

Answer: As USDA APHIS regulated garbage, in sealed containers for approved disposal

USDA APHIS regulates international food waste so foreign plant and animal diseases don't enter the U.S.

What is the 'blue ice' hazard linked to lavatory service?

Answer: Leaking lavatory waste freezing on the fuselage and breaking off

Leaking lav fluid can freeze on the aircraft and fall off in flight, so service panels and valves must be properly sealed.

During lavatory servicing, waste leaks from the lav truck hose onto the ramp. What should be done?

Answer: Stop servicing, contain it with absorbents, and report the spill

Sanitary waste spills must be stopped, contained, and reported so they don't contaminate stormwater or expose workers.