Certified Safety Professional Exam Environmental Safety and Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

What does an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification demonstrate about an organization?

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A systematic framework for managing and continuously improving environmental performance

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Zero environmental violations during the certification year

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Compliance with all applicable environmental regulations

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Carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions

Question 2

What is the maximum storage quantity that classifies a facility as a 'Very Small Quantity Generator' (VSQG) of hazardous waste under EPA regulations?

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Less than 100 kg per month

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Less than 1,000 kg per month

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Less than 10,000 kg per month

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Any amount if properly manifested

Question 3

Which environmental law regulates the manufacture, importation, processing, and distribution of chemical substances in the U.S.?

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TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)

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CERCLA

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RCRA

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FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)

Question 4

What concept does 'pollution prevention' prioritize over end-of-pipe treatment?

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Eliminating or reducing pollution at the source before it is created

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Treatment of emissions after they are generated

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Monitoring pollution levels at facility boundaries

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Diluting pollutants to acceptable discharge levels

Question 5

Which agency enforces the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), including regulations for underground injection of hazardous wastes?

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EPA

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OSHA

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DOT

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FDA

Question 6

In ISO 14001, what does the 'Plan-Do-Check-Act' (PDCA) cycle represent within an Environmental Management System?

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A continuous improvement framework: plan objectives, implement controls, monitor performance, and take corrective action

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A one-time environmental compliance audit cycle

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A regulatory reporting cycle for annual emission inventories

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A project management approach for environmental site remediation