CSA Environmental and Sustainability Standards 3

Question 1

Which CSA standard addresses the environmental requirements for the management of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment?

Accepted Answer

CSA Z775

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CSA ISO 14001

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CSA Z769

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CSA B107 series

Question 2

What role does 'environmental compliance evaluation' play under CSA ISO 14001?

Accepted Answer

It ensures the organization periodically assesses compliance with legal and other requirements

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It replaces the need for government inspections

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It exempts certified organizations from regulatory reporting obligations

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It establishes emissions caps negotiated with regulatory bodies

Question 3

In CSA's Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Z768), a 'Recognized Environmental Condition (REC)' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The presence or likely presence of hazardous substances due to a release or threatened release

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A documented environmental achievement award

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An area designated as a wildlife conservation zone

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A property that has received environmental certification

Question 4

CSA ISO 14067 specifically addresses which environmental topic?

Accepted Answer

Carbon footprint of products

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Water stewardship and watershed management

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Noise pollution from industrial operations

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Soil contamination assessment methods

Question 5

When conducting an internal EMS audit under CSA ISO 14001, auditors must be:

Accepted Answer

Objective and impartial, not auditing their own work

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External consultants with government accreditation

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Senior managers from the department being audited

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Certified environmental engineers with 10+ years of experience

Question 6

Which CSA standard provides requirements for environmental site assessments of contaminated sites for remediation purposes?

Accepted Answer

CSA Z769 (Phase II ESA)

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CSA N288.4

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CSA Z317.2

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CSA Z275.3

Question 7

Under CSA's environmental standards, 'environmental performance indicators (EPIs)' are used to:

Accepted Answer

Measure and track an organization's environmental performance over time

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Set legal emission limits for industrial facilities

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Determine insurance premiums for environmental liability

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Rank organizations in a public environmental scorecard