CHMM Health and Safety Management 3

Question 1

A HAZWOPER site worker who has not worked at a hazardous waste site for 12 months must complete:

Accepted Answer

8-hour annual refresher training

Answer

29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) requires all HAZWOPER-trained workers to complete 8 hours of annual refresher training to maintain certification.

Question 2

Which document is required by OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) to analyze what can go wrong and the consequences of those failures?

Accepted Answer

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

Answer

PSM requires a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) to identify, evaluate, and control hazards of processes involving highly hazardous chemicals.

Question 3

In industrial hygiene, the term 'action level' under OSHA standards typically represents:

Accepted Answer

One-half the PEL, triggering additional monitoring and medical surveillance

Answer

OSHA action levels (typically ½ PEL) trigger requirements for additional exposure monitoring, recordkeeping, and medical surveillance.

Question 4

Under RCRA, a small quantity generator (SQG) may accumulate hazardous waste on-site for up to:

Accepted Answer

270 days

Answer

SQGs (generating 100–1,000 kg/month) are allowed up to 270 days of on-site accumulation under 40 CFR 262.

Question 5

A thermal burn patient has burns covering the entire front torso and both arms. Using the Rule of Nines, what percentage of body surface area is affected?

Accepted Answer

36%

Answer

Front torso = 18%, each arm = 9% (×2 = 18%), totaling 36% BSA per the Rule of Nines.

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM Health and Safety Management 3