Compliance with Environmental Sustainability Standards Flashcards
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Which LEED credit category is most directly impacted by custodial chemical selection?
Answer: Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Chemical selection affects indoor air quality through VOC emissions and occupant exposure, directly impacting the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category.
When disposing of a full aerosol can of cleaning product that is no longer needed, a custodian should:
Answer: Follow facility hazardous waste disposal procedures
Full aerosol cans are considered hazardous waste and must be handled through proper facility waste disposal channels, not regular trash.
What is the environmental purpose of using a color-coded microfiber cloth system in custodial operations?
Answer: Prevents cross-contamination, reducing the need for extra disinfectant applications
Color coding prevents cross-contamination between areas, reducing chemical overuse and the need for additional disinfection treatments.
A school custodian is selecting a floor stripper. Which ingredient should they avoid to minimize environmental harm?
Answer: High levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Floor strippers with high VOC content release harmful gases that degrade indoor air quality and contribute to outdoor smog formation.
Which practice best supports water conservation in custodial restroom cleaning?
Answer: Using trigger sprayers instead of flooding surfaces with product
Trigger sprayers apply only the needed amount of product and water, reducing overall consumption compared to bulk application methods.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) primarily governs:
Answer: The management and disposal of solid and hazardous waste
RCRA establishes the framework for managing hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste from generation through disposal.
A custodial team switches from single-use disinfectant wipes to reusable microfiber cloths with a diluted disinfectant. The primary sustainability benefit is:
Answer: Reduced landfill waste from disposable products
Single-use wipes generate significant landfill waste; reusable cloths eliminate this waste stream while maintaining effective cleaning.