CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Planning for Hazardous Materials Questions and Answers

Question 1

A large quantity generator of hazardous waste must develop a contingency plan. Which of the following is a mandatory component of this plan under RCRA regulations?

Accepted Answer

A description of arrangements agreed to by local emergency services.

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A list of all employees certified in first aid.

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A detailed budget for potential cleanup operations.

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The home addresses and phone numbers of all facility employees.

Question 2

A facility is undergoing a significant process change that introduces a new chemical classified as an Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS) above its Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ). When must the facility's management review and, if necessary, amend its hazardous waste contingency plan?

Accepted Answer

Whenever the facility's design, construction, operation, or maintenance changes in a way that materially increases the potential for a release.

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During the next scheduled annual review.

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Only if an emergency involving the new chemical occurs.

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Within 30 days of the new chemical arriving on site.

Question 3

A chemical manufacturing facility stores 12,000 pounds of acetone, a hazardous chemical. They also store 400 pounds of chlorine, an Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS) with a Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) of 100 pounds. Under EPCRA Section 312, what is the facility required to do?

Accepted Answer

Submit a Tier II report for both the acetone and the chlorine.

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Submit a Tier II report for the acetone only.

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Submit a Tier II report for the chlorine only.

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No reporting is required as neither chemical exceeds 15,000 pounds.

Question 4

According to OSHA's HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120), what level of emergency responder is trained to take defensive actions, such as absorption or diking, to control a release from a safe distance?

Accepted Answer

Operations Level

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Awareness Level

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Technician Level

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Specialist Level

Question 5

A CHMM is developing a comprehensive Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) for a new facility. Which of the following elements is a critical component of an effective HMMP?

Accepted Answer

Protocols for emergency response and spill cleanup.

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A list of the closest restaurants for employee lunches.

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Detailed procedures for the procurement of office supplies.

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The personal vehicle information of all site visitors.

Question 6

During an emergency response to an unknown chemical spill, the Incident Commander determines that the highest level of respiratory, skin, and eye protection is required. Which level of PPE should be specified in the site safety plan for entry into the hot zone?

Accepted Answer

Level A

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Level D

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Level C

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Level B