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Safety & Hazardous Material Handling Flashcards

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  1. Which OSHA standard primarily governs the handling of hazardous chemicals in automotive recycling facilities?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200

    OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), 29 CFR 1910.1200, requires chemical manufacturers and employers to communicate hazard information through Safety Data Sheets and labeling.

  2. When draining a vehicle's air conditioning system before dismantling, technicians must use equipment that:

    Answer: Captures and recycles or reclaims the refrigerant

    EPA regulations under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act require refrigerant recovery equipment to capture CFCs and HFCs rather than vent them to the atmosphere.

  3. A container of used motor oil collected at a recycling yard must be labeled with which minimum information?

    Answer: 'Used Oil' and the date collected

    EPA used oil management standards (40 CFR Part 279) require containers to be labeled 'Used Oil' and may also require the collection date depending on state rules.

  4. What is the primary hazard associated with working around catalytic converters during vehicle dismantling?

    Answer: Burns from retained heat after engine operation

    Catalytic converters operate at extremely high temperatures and can retain heat for hours after engine shutdown, posing a serious burn hazard to dismantling workers.

  5. Under RCRA, used antifreeze collected at an automotive recycler is classified as:

    Answer: A solid waste that may be a hazardous waste if it fails toxicity tests

    Used antifreeze is a solid waste and may be classified as hazardous if it contains lead or other regulated metals above toxicity characteristic thresholds.

  6. A worker is splashed in the eyes with battery acid. The correct immediate first aid response is to:

    Answer: Flush with large amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes

    Immediate flushing with water for a minimum of 15 minutes is the standard first aid response for chemical eye exposure before seeking medical attention.

  7. Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a mercury spill that has ignited in an automotive recycling facility?

    Answer: Mercury spills do not ignite and require no fire extinguisher

    Mercury is a liquid metal that does not burn, so a fire extinguisher is not applicable; spills require specialized mercury spill kits and proper containment procedures.