ENV SP Safety Regulations and Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), which format must Safety Data Sheets (SDS) follow?
- 10-section ANSI format
- 16-section GHS format (Correct answer)
- 12-section EPA format
- 8-section NFPA format
Correct answer: 16-section GHS format
OSHA's HazCom Standard requires SDS to follow the 16-section format aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Question 2: Which EPA regulation governs the management and disposal of hazardous waste generated during infrastructure construction?
- Clean Water Act Section 404
- RCRA Subtitle C (Correct answer)
- CERCLA Section 103
- TSCA Title I
Correct answer: RCRA Subtitle C
RCRA Subtitle C establishes the federal framework for managing hazardous waste from generation through disposal.
Question 3: An Envision-rated project site disturbs more than one acre of land. Which federal permit is typically required for stormwater discharge?
- Section 401 Water Quality Certification
- NPDES Construction General Permit (Correct answer)
- Clean Air Act Title V Permit
- Section 404 Dredge-and-Fill Permit
Correct answer: NPDES Construction General Permit
The NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP) is required for stormwater discharges from construction sites disturbing one or more acres.
Question 4: In the Envision framework, the QL1.1 credit 'Improve Community Quality of Life' most directly addresses which safety concept?
- Worker PPE compliance
- Long-term community health and safety outcomes (Correct answer)
- Contractor OSHA recordable injury rates
- Hazardous material inventory limits
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which OSHA standard specifically applies to excavation and trenching safety on infrastructure projects?
- 29 CFR 1926.502 – Fall Protection
- 29 CFR 1926.652 – Excavations (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.146 – Confined Spaces
- 29 CFR 1926.403 – Electrical Safety
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1926.652 – Excavations
29 CFR 1926.652 establishes requirements for protecting workers in excavations, including sloping, shoring, and trench box systems.
Question 6: A sustainability professional reviewing a project for the Envision LD3.2 credit 'Preserve Views and Local Character' must also consider which safety regulation?
- FAA obstruction lighting requirements for tall structures (Correct answer)
- EPA Tier 4 diesel engine emission limits
- OSHA lockout/tagout procedures
- FEMA National Flood Insurance Program rules
Correct 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.
Question 7: Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), facilities storing hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities must report to which entities?
- State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and local fire department (Correct answer)
- EPA Regional Office and OSHA Area Office only
- Department of Transportation and state DOT only
- Army Corps of Engineers and state environmental agency
Correct 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.
ENV SP Safety Regulations and Compliance 2
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), which format must Safety Data Sheets (SDS) follow?