CPR Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), how many sections does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?
- 12
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 10
- 18
Correct answer: 16
GHS-aligned SDS documents contain exactly 16 standardized sections covering hazard identification, composition, first aid, and more.
Question 2: When performing water damage restoration in a building constructed before 1978, what additional regulatory concern must a restorer address?
- Asbestos only
- Lead-based paint disturbance under EPA RRP Rule (Correct answer)
- Radon testing requirements
- PCB disposal protocols
Correct answer: Lead-based paint disturbance under EPA RRP Rule
The EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule requires lead-safe work practices in pre-1978 buildings when painted surfaces may be disturbed.
Question 3: A restorer discovers vermiculite insulation in an attic. The correct first step is to:
- Remove it immediately using standard PPE
- Treat it as potentially asbestos-containing and stop work until tested (Correct answer)
- Wet it down and continue restoration
- Bag and dispose of it as regular construction debris
Correct answer: Treat it as potentially asbestos-containing and stop work until tested
Much of the vermiculite sold in the US was contaminated with asbestos from the Libby, Montana mine, so it must be treated as suspect material until tested.
Question 4: OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) applies to restoration workers when:
- Working in any occupied building
- Occupational exposure to blood or OPIM is reasonably anticipated (Correct answer)
- Handling any type of contaminated water
- Using chemical disinfectants on surfaces
Correct answer: Occupational exposure to blood or OPIM is reasonably anticipated
The standard applies specifically when workers have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) as part of their job duties.
Question 5: Which class of fire extinguisher is specifically rated for use on energized electrical equipment?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are rated for energized electrical equipment fires.
Question 6: The IICRC S500 standard classifies sewage or grossly contaminated water as:
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3 (Correct answer)
- Category 4
Correct answer: Category 3
Category 3 water (also called black water) is grossly contaminated and can contain pathogenic, toxigenic, or other harmful agents including sewage.
Question 7: OSHA requires that a written Exposure Control Plan under the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard be reviewed and updated at minimum:
- Every 5 years
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every 3 years
- Only when an exposure incident occurs
Correct answer: Annually
The Exposure Control Plan must be reviewed and updated at least annually and whenever new tasks or procedures are added that affect occupational exposure.
CPR Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance 2
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), how many sections does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?