CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Facility Operations with Hazmat Questions and Answers

Question 1

A CHMM is conducting the required weekly inspection of a 90-day hazardous waste accumulation area.
They notice a 55-gallon drum of corrosive waste with a small amount of dried residue on its side near the bung.
The drum is properly closed and not actively leaking.
What is the appropriate immediate action according to RCRA container management standards?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the drum is in good condition and not leaking, and then clean the residue from the container's exterior.

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Note the finding in the inspection log and schedule a cleanup for later in the week.

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Immediately transfer the entire contents of the drum to a new, clean container.

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Place an overpack drum around the existing container as a precautionary measure.

Question 2

A large research facility accumulates spent fluorescent lamps, which it manages as Universal Waste under 40 CFR Part 273. What is the maximum amount of time the facility can accumulate these lamps on-site without needing a RCRA permit?

Accepted Answer

One year from the date the waste is generated or received.

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90 days from the date of generation.

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180 days, or 270 days if shipping over 200 miles.

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Indefinitely, provided they are stored in a structurally sound, closed container.

Question 3

A facility covered by OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) plans to replace a section of stainless steel piping in a covered process with a new type of corrosion-resistant alloy. Which of the following PSM elements is specifically required to formally review and authorize this change before it is implemented?

Accepted Answer

Management of Change (MOC)

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Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

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Contractor Safety

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Mechanical Integrity

Question 4

A facility has a total aboveground oil storage capacity of 1,500 gallons, consisting of multiple tanks, none of which are larger than 500 gallons. The facility's location is such that a spill could reasonably be expected to discharge into a nearby river. According to 40 CFR Part 112, why is this facility required to have a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan?

Accepted Answer

Because its aggregate aboveground storage capacity exceeds 1,320 gallons and a spill could reach navigable waters.

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Because it has a single container with a capacity greater than 660 gallons.

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Because it has a completely buried storage capacity greater than 42,000 gallons.

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Because it stores more than one type of petroleum oil.

Question 5

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), when must an employer provide employees with information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work area?

Accepted Answer

At the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced.

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Only upon the employee's specific request.

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Within the first 30 days of employment.

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Annually during a mandatory safety refresher course.

Question 6

A facility manager is establishing a storage area for used oil collected from equipment maintenance. To comply with the management standards under 40 CFR Part 279, how must an aboveground storage tank be marked?

Accepted Answer

With the words "Used Oil".

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With the words "Hazardous Waste - Recyclable Oil".

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With a standard DOT Class 9 placard.

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With the EPA hazardous waste code for the oil.