CPA Safety Standards & Regulations 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 (Process Safety Management), what is the minimum threshold quantity of flammable liquids with a boiling point below 68°F that triggers PSM requirements?

Accepted Answer

10,000 pounds

Answer

OSHA PSM requires facilities holding 10,000 pounds or more of flammable liquids with a boiling point below 68°F to comply with the Process Safety Management standard.

Question 2

Which document outlines emergency response requirements for oil spills under federal law in the US?

Accepted Answer

Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990

Answer

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 established federal liability and cleanup requirements for oil spills into US waters and set mandatory spill response planning requirements.

Question 3

A petroleum apprentice notices a coworker skipping lockout/tagout procedures before servicing a pump. The correct immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Inform the coworker and stop work until LOTO is applied

Answer

Stopping work and informing the coworker to apply proper LOTO before continuing is the correct immediate safety response to prevent injury.

Question 4

What does the term 'Lower Explosive Limit' (LEL) refer to in petroleum safety?

Accepted Answer

The minimum concentration of vapor that can ignite in air

Answer

The Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) is the minimum concentration of flammable vapor in air below which the mixture is too lean to ignite.

Question 5

According to NFPA 30, flammable liquids (Class I) have a flash point below:

Accepted Answer

73°F (23°C)

Answer

NFPA 30 defines Class I flammable liquids as those with a flash point below 73°F (23°C), distinguishing them from combustible liquids.

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CPA Safety Standards & Regulations 2