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Health & Safety Protocols Flashcards

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  1. A consultant is assessing a site with potential lead paint exposure. Under EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which buildings are covered?

    Answer: Pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities

    EPA's RRP Rule applies to pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities to protect against lead dust generated during renovation.

  2. NIOSH recommends which recommended exposure limit (REL) for respirable crystalline silica to protect workers?

    Answer: 0.025 mg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA

    NIOSH recommends a REL of 0.025 mg/m³ as a TWA for respirable crystalline silica, lower than OSHA's PEL, to prevent silicosis.

  3. In a sustainability-focused workplace wellness program, 'ergonomics' primarily addresses which category of hazard?

    Answer: Physical hazards related to musculoskeletal strain

    Ergonomics targets physical hazards such as awkward postures, repetitive motion, and forceful exertions that lead to musculoskeletal disorders.

  4. Which US federal agency is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety standards under the OSH Act of 1970?

    Answer: OSHA

    OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) within the Department of Labor enforces workplace health and safety regulations.

  5. A CSC reviewing a chemical plant's emergency response plan should verify compliance with which EPA regulation governing accidental releases of hazardous substances?

    Answer: Clean Air Act Section 112(r) – RMP Rule

    EPA's Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule under CAA 112(r) requires facilities using extremely hazardous chemicals to develop accident prevention and emergency response plans.

  6. During a green building assessment, a consultant discovers elevated CO2 levels (>1,000 ppm) in a conference room. This condition most directly indicates:

    Answer: Inadequate outdoor air ventilation for occupant load

    CO2 above 1,000 ppm in occupied spaces typically signals insufficient fresh air delivery relative to the number of occupants.

  7. Which type of safety training is required when employees are newly assigned to jobs involving OSHA-regulated hazardous chemicals?

    Answer: Initial training before first potential exposure and before new hazards are introduced

    OSHA's HazCom standard requires initial training before employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals and whenever a new hazard is introduced to the workplace.