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

Answer

CSA Z775 provides requirements for the environmentally sound management of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste).

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

Answer

Environmental compliance evaluation requires organizations to periodically assess whether they are meeting applicable legal requirements and other obligations they have subscribed to.

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

Answer

A REC under CSA Z768 is the presence or likely presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products that may have been released into structures, soil, groundwater, or surface water.

Question 4

CSA ISO 14067 specifically addresses which environmental topic?

Accepted Answer

Carbon footprint of products

Answer

CSA ISO 14067 provides principles, requirements, and guidelines for quantifying and communicating the carbon footprint of products using life cycle assessment.

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

Answer

Internal auditors must maintain objectivity and impartiality, meaning they should not audit processes for which they have direct responsibility.

CSA - Canadian Standards Association Practice Test

CSA - Canadian Standards Association Practice Test

CSA Environmental and Sustainability Standards 3