CPE Safety & Environmental Compliance 4

Question 1

A plant engineer is evaluating noise exposure. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95, at what 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level must a hearing conservation program be implemented?

Accepted Answer

85 dBA

Answer

OSHA requires a hearing conservation program when workers are exposed to an 8-hour TWA of 85 dBA or greater, even though the PEL action level is 90 dBA.

Question 2

Which EPA regulatory program addresses the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found in older electrical transformers?

Accepted Answer

TSCA 40 CFR Part 761

Answer

PCB disposal is regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) at 40 CFR Part 761, which sets specific rules for PCB-containing equipment.

Question 3

In a HAZOP study, what does the guide word 'MORE' typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

A quantitative increase above design intent for a parameter

Answer

In HAZOP methodology, 'MORE' signifies a quantitative increase (e.g., higher pressure, flow, or temperature) beyond the design intention.

Question 4

Under EPA's Stormwater Phase II rules, which type of facility is required to obtain a general NPDES permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity?

Accepted Answer

Industrial facilities disturbing one or more acres of land

Answer

Industrial facilities with stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity, including construction sites disturbing one or more acres, must obtain NPDES permit coverage.

Question 5

A plant engineer conducts a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). Which step comes FIRST in the JHA process?

Accepted Answer

Select the job to be analyzed

Answer

The JHA process begins with selecting the job or task to be analyzed, followed by breaking it into steps, identifying hazards, and then determining controls.

(CPE) Certified Plant Engineer Practice Test

(CPE) Certified Plant Engineer Practice Test

CPE Safety & Environmental Compliance 4