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Vehicle Dismantling & Processing Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), what document must be readily accessible to workers handling automotive fluids?

    Answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

    Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be readily accessible to employees handling hazardous chemicals, providing information on health hazards, safe handling, and emergency response.

  2. A recycler is processing a vehicle with a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system. What must be done before cutting into the vehicle body?

    Answer: Purge the CNG system and verify pressure is at zero before any cutting

    CNG tanks operate at extremely high pressures (3,000–3,600 psi) and must be fully purged to zero pressure before any cutting to prevent catastrophic explosive failure.

  3. What is the primary environmental concern associated with automotive shredder fluff (ASR)?

    Answer: It may contain heavy metals and hazardous substances that can leach into soil and groundwater

    ASR often contains lead, cadmium, and other hazardous substances from vehicle components that can leach into soil and groundwater if improperly landfilled.

  4. Which record is required by federal law to be maintained when a recycler ships used oil for recycling?

    Answer: A bill of lading and pickup receipt

    Used oil transported for recycling requires a bill of lading and receipt documentation rather than a full hazardous waste manifest, as used oil is regulated separately under 40 CFR Part 279.

  5. In a modern automotive recycling facility, what is the purpose of inventory management software with parts imaging?

    Answer: To catalog, photograph, and list parts for sale while tracking location in the yard

    Inventory management software with imaging allows recyclers to catalog parts with photos, assign yard locations, and list inventory on sales platforms efficiently.

  6. What does the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) require of licensed automotive recyclers?

    Answer: Regular reporting of acquired junk and salvage vehicles to the NMVTIS database

    Licensed recyclers must report acquired junk and salvage vehicles to NMVTIS, helping create accurate vehicle history records and combat title fraud.

  7. When evaluating a flood-damaged vehicle for processing, which component presents the GREATEST hidden safety risk during dismantling?

    Answer: Airbag modules with water-compromised electronics that may deploy unexpectedly

    Water-damaged airbag control modules can malfunction and cause unexpected deployment during dismantling, posing a serious injury risk to technicians.