ENV SP Safety Regulations and Compliance 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

16-section GHS format

Answer

10-section ANSI format

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12-section EPA format

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8-section NFPA format

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

RCRA Subtitle C

Answer

Clean Water Act Section 404

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CERCLA Section 103

Answer

TSCA Title I

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

NPDES Construction General Permit

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Section 401 Water Quality Certification

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Clean Air Act Title V Permit

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Section 404 Dredge-and-Fill Permit

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Long-term community health and safety outcomes

Answer

Worker PPE compliance

Answer

Contractor OSHA recordable injury rates

Answer

Hazardous material inventory limits

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.652 – Excavations

Answer

29 CFR 1926.502 – Fall Protection

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29 CFR 1910.146 – Confined Spaces

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29 CFR 1926.403 – Electrical Safety

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?

Accepted Answer

FAA obstruction lighting requirements for tall structures

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EPA Tier 4 diesel engine emission limits

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OSHA lockout/tagout procedures

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FEMA National Flood Insurance Program rules

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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EPA Regional Office and OSHA Area Office only

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Department of Transportation and state DOT only

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Army Corps of Engineers and state environmental agency