CPWM Regulatory Compliance and Safety 5

Question 1

The 'mixture rule' under RCRA states that a mixture of a listed hazardous waste and a solid waste is:

Accepted Answer

Always considered a listed hazardous waste regardless of concentration

Answer

Under the mixture rule, any mixture containing a listed hazardous waste retains the listing designation of the original listed waste, regardless of dilution.

Question 2

Which standard specifies the design, construction, and use of lockout/tagout devices for controlling hazardous energy during waste equipment maintenance?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 (The Control of Hazardous Energy) establishes lockout/tagout procedures to protect workers servicing or maintaining equipment from unexpected energization.

Question 3

Under RCRA's 'derived-from rule,' ash generated from the incineration of a listed hazardous waste is:

Accepted Answer

Considered a listed hazardous waste unless delisted by EPA

Answer

The derived-from rule states that any residue derived from the treatment of a listed hazardous waste (including incineration ash) retains the listing and is itself hazardous unless formally delisted.

Question 4

RCRA corrective action authority under Section 3008(h) requires facilities to clean up releases of hazardous waste or constituents at:

Accepted Answer

Any SWMU at a facility seeking or holding a RCRA permit, including historical units

Answer

Section 3008(h) corrective action applies to ALL solid waste management units at a RCRA-permitted facility, regardless of when the unit operated or whether it is still active.

Question 5

A worker shows symptoms of heat stroke on a hot summer day at a landfill site. What is the IMMEDIATE priority action?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and begin aggressive cooling of the worker immediately

Answer

Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate activation of emergency services (911) and rapid cooling measures such as ice packs, cold water immersion, or wet towels.

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CPWM Regulatory Compliance and Safety 5