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?

Accepted Answer

A systematic framework for managing and continuously improving environmental performance

Answer

ISO 14001 certifies that an organization has implemented a structured EMS with policies, objectives, and processes to manage environmental impacts and drive continuous improvement.

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?

Accepted Answer

Less than 100 kg per month

Answer

Under EPA's Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, VSQGs generate 100 kg or less of hazardous waste per month and have the fewest regulatory obligations.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)

Answer

TSCA gives the EPA authority to regulate new and existing chemical substances and mixtures to prevent unreasonable risks to health and the environment.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Eliminating or reducing pollution at the source before it is created

Answer

Pollution prevention (P2) emphasizes source reduction — redesigning processes and products to eliminate waste generation — which is more effective and cost-efficient than treatment.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

The EPA administers the SDWA and the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program, which regulates the injection of fluids underground to protect drinking water sources.

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Certified Safety Professional Exam Environmental Safety and Regulatory Compliance 3