Planning for Hazardous Materials Flashcards
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Under EPCRA Section 302, which criterion triggers a facility's obligation to notify the SERC and LEPC about an Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS)?
Answer: Exceeding the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ)
Facilities must notify the SERC and LEPC within 60 days of first receiving or producing an EHS in quantities at or above the Threshold Planning Quantity.
Which OSHA standard requires employers to develop a written emergency action plan when employees may be exposed to hazardous materials emergencies?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.38
29 CFR 1910.38 (Emergency Action Plans) requires employers to establish written plans addressing evacuation, emergency reporting, and employee roles during emergencies.
A Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is required to review and update its emergency plan at minimum how often?
Answer: Annually
EPCRA requires LEPCs to review their emergency response plans at least annually to ensure they remain current and accurate.
Which element is NOT typically required in a facility's EPCRA Section 303 emergency response plan?
Answer: Financial liability insurance documentation
Section 303 emergency plans focus on operational response elements such as notification, evacuation, and coordination — financial insurance documentation is not a required element.
The Incident Command System (ICS) principle of 'unity of command' means that each responder:
Answer: Must report to exactly one supervisor
Unity of command ensures every individual has one designated supervisor, preventing confusion and conflicting instructions during incident response.
When developing a site safety plan for a hazardous materials response, the first step should be to:
Answer: Identify and characterize the hazard using available information
Hazard identification and characterization must precede PPE selection and other protective measures to ensure appropriate safeguards are chosen.
Under SARA Title III, which section requires facilities to submit Material Safety Data Sheets (or a list of hazardous chemicals) to the SERC, LEPC, and local fire department?
Answer: Section 311
EPCRA Section 311 requires facilities subject to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard to submit MSDSs or chemical lists to state and local planning authorities.