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  1. Freon (R-12) refrigerant is classified under EPA regulations as a Class I ozone-depleting substance. Venting it intentionally during appliance recycling is:

    Answer: A violation of CAA Section 608 and subject to fines up to $44,539 per day

    EPA Clean Air Act Section 608 prohibits venting Class I and II refrigerants; violations carry civil penalties of up to $44,539 per violation per day.

  2. Heat stress is a recognized hazard in recycling facilities, especially near shredders. Which early warning sign of heat exhaustion should workers be trained to recognize?

    Answer: Heavy sweating, weakness, and cool pale clammy skin

    Heat exhaustion presents with heavy sweating, weakness, cool pale skin, and nausea, while the more severe heat stroke involves hot dry skin and altered consciousness.

  3. Which OSHA standard requires recycling facilities to maintain a written emergency action plan covering fire and chemical spill evacuations?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.38

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires employers with 11 or more employees to maintain a written emergency action plan covering evacuation routes and procedures.

  4. When grinding or shredding appliances, particulate respirators must filter at least what percentage of airborne particles to meet NIOSH N95 certification?

    Answer: 95%

    NIOSH N95 respirators filter at least 95% of airborne particles; the 'N' designation means not oil-resistant, and '95' reflects the filtration efficiency.

  5. A recycling facility receives a washing machine containing a mercury tilt switch. After removal, the mercury switch must be managed as:

    Answer: Universal waste under 40 CFR Part 273

    Mercury switches from appliances qualify as universal waste under EPA's Universal Waste Rule (40 CFR Part 273), which provides streamlined management requirements.

  6. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an air monitoring program in an appliance recycling facility?

    Answer: To detect and quantify airborne hazardous substances to ensure exposures remain below permissible limits

    Industrial hygiene air monitoring quantifies worker exposures to airborne contaminants and verifies that concentrations remain below OSHA PELs and NIOSH RELs.

  7. Under OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment standard (29 CFR 1910.132), who is responsible for conducting a hazard assessment to determine necessary PPE?

    Answer: The employer

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(d) places the responsibility on the employer to assess workplace hazards and select appropriate PPE for their workers.