Safety & Environmental Compliance Flashcards
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An OSHA inspector arrives at a plant unannounced following an employee complaint. Under the OSH Act, what right does the employer have?
Answer: The employer can require the inspector to obtain a warrant before entry
Following the Marshall v. Barlow's Inc. Supreme Court decision, employers may require OSHA to obtain an inspection warrant, though in practice most allow warrantless inspections.
Which air permitting pathway applies to a major new source of air pollution in an area that is in attainment with NAAQS?
Answer: Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting
In attainment areas, major new sources must undergo PSD review, which includes Best Available Control Technology (BACT) analysis.
A plant's emergency action plan (EAP) must include which of the following elements per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38?
Answer: Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies, and emergency escape procedures
OSHA 1910.38 requires EAPs to include emergency reporting procedures, escape routes, employee accounting methods, and duties of employees who remain to operate critical equipment.
Which term describes the level of a chemical substance in air below which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse health effects, as defined by ACGIH?
Answer: Threshold Limit Value – Time-Weighted Average (TLV-TWA)
The ACGIH TLV-TWA is the airborne concentration for an 8-hour workday, 40-hour workweek, below which nearly all workers can be repeatedly exposed without adverse effects.
Under OSHA's electrical safety standard (29 CFR 1910.303), what does the term 'qualified person' mean in the context of electrical work?
Answer: One who has been trained and demonstrated skills and knowledge related to electrical equipment construction and operation
OSHA defines a 'qualified person' for electrical work as one with training and demonstrated ability to distinguish exposed live parts, determine voltage, and identify hazards.
A plant engineer is implementing ISO 14001. What is the primary purpose of the environmental management system (EMS) 'Plan-Do-Check-Act' cycle?
Answer: To achieve continual improvement in environmental performance through structured management
ISO 14001's PDCA cycle drives continual improvement by systematically planning objectives, implementing actions, checking results, and acting to correct deficiencies.
Which scenario triggers a 'Reportable Quantity' (RQ) notification requirement under CERCLA Section 103?
Answer: A release of a CERCLA hazardous substance equal to or exceeding its RQ in a 24-hour period
CERCLA Section 103 requires immediate notification to the National Response Center when a hazardous substance release equals or exceeds its reportable quantity within any 24-hour period.