Safety Regulations and Compliance Flashcards

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), which format must Safety Data Sheets (SDS) follow?

Answer: 16-section GHS format

OSHA's HazCom Standard requires SDS to follow the 16-section format aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Which EPA regulation governs the management and disposal of hazardous waste generated during infrastructure construction?

Answer: RCRA Subtitle C

RCRA Subtitle C establishes the federal framework for managing hazardous waste from generation through disposal.

An Envision-rated project site disturbs more than one acre of land. Which federal permit is typically required for stormwater discharge?

Answer: NPDES Construction General Permit

The NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP) is required for stormwater discharges from construction sites disturbing one or more acres.

In the Envision framework, the QL1.1 credit 'Improve Community Quality of Life' most directly addresses which safety concept?

Answer: Long-term community health and safety outcomes

QL1.1 evaluates how a project improves quality of life, including health and safety benefits to the surrounding community over the long term.

Which OSHA standard specifically applies to excavation and trenching safety on infrastructure projects?

Answer: 29 CFR 1926.652 – Excavations

29 CFR 1926.652 establishes requirements for protecting workers in excavations, including sloping, shoring, and trench box systems.

A sustainability professional reviewing a project for the Envision LD3.2 credit 'Preserve Views and Local Character' must also consider which safety regulation?

Answer: FAA obstruction lighting requirements for tall structures

Tall structures affecting views may be subject to FAA obstruction lighting and marking regulations to ensure aviation safety.

Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), facilities storing hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities must report to which entities?

Answer: State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and local fire department

EPCRA Section 312 requires Tier I/II reporting to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), and local fire department.