CAR Safety & Hazardous Material Handling 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Captures and recycles or reclaims the refrigerant

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

'Used Oil' and the date collected

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Burns from retained heat after engine operation

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(CAR) Certified Automotive Recycler Practice Test

(CAR) Certified Automotive Recycler Practice Test

CAR Safety & Hazardous Material Handling 2