C33 Environmental Compliance and VOC Regulations 2

Question 1

How should leftover latex paint be properly disposed of in California?

Accepted Answer

Take it to a household hazardous waste facility or a PaintCare drop-off site

Answer

California law requires leftover latex paint to be taken to a household hazardous waste facility or a PaintCare program drop-off location for recycling or proper disposal.

Question 2

What is the PaintCare program in California?

Accepted Answer

An industry-run paint stewardship program providing drop-off sites for leftover paint

Answer

PaintCare is a non-profit, industry-run stewardship program that operates drop-off sites for leftover paint recycling, funded by a fee on retail paint sales.

Question 3

Under California law, how must materials with residual oil-based paint (rags, brushes) be handled?

Accepted Answer

Stored as hazardous waste and taken to an approved disposal facility

Answer

Materials containing residual oil-based paint are classified as hazardous waste in California due to flammability and toxicity, requiring proper hazardous waste disposal.

Question 4

When a paint thinner or solvent spill occurs on a job site, what is the required action?

Accepted Answer

Absorb with kitty litter or sand and dispose of as hazardous waste

Answer

Solvent spills must be immediately contained with absorbent materials and disposed of as hazardous waste, as they are fire hazards and can contaminate groundwater.

Question 5

What document must a painting contractor keep accessible on a job site for every hazardous chemical in use?

Accepted Answer

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each hazardous product

Answer

Cal/OSHA requires that a Safety Data Sheet (SDS, formerly MSDS) be readily available at the job site for every hazardous chemical being used, so workers know the hazards.

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

C33 Environmental Compliance and VOC Regulations 2