CPM Safety and Compliance Standards 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), how many sections must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

OSHA's HazCom 2012 standard, aligned with GHS, requires all SDSs to have exactly 16 standardized sections.

Question 2

A plant manager discovers that a contractor is performing hot work near flammable storage without a permit. The FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the work immediately and remove personnel from the area

Answer

Imminent danger situations require work to stop and personnel to be removed before any documentation or agency notification.

Question 3

Which OSHA standard specifically regulates the control of hazardous energy during equipment servicing and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147, the Lockout/Tagout standard, covers the control of hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance.

Question 4

The EPA's Risk Management Program (RMP) under Clean Air Act Section 112(r) requires facilities to submit an RMP plan when they:

Accepted Answer

Hold threshold quantities of regulated substances above defined limits

Answer

RMP applicability is triggered when a facility holds regulated substances at or above the threshold quantity established by EPA.

Question 5

A plant experiences a chemical spill that reaches a nearby storm drain. Which agency must be notified under CERCLA Section 103?

Accepted Answer

National Response Center (NRC)

Answer

CERCLA Section 103 requires immediate notification to the National Response Center for releases of reportable quantities of hazardous substances.

(CPM) Certified Plant Manager Practice Test