HAZWOPER OSHA Regulations & Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 29 CFR 1910.120(e), what is the minimum training duration for workers at hazardous waste cleanup operations who are not supervisors?
- 24 hours
- 40 hours (Correct answer)
- 8 hours
- 16 hours
Correct answer: 40 hours
29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i) requires a minimum of 40 hours of off-site instruction plus 3 days of field experience for general site workers.
Question 2: Which OSHA standard specifically addresses emergency response to hazardous substance releases under HAZWOPER?
- 29 CFR 1910.119
- 29 CFR 1910.120(q) (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.1200
- 29 CFR 1910.134
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.120(q)
29 CFR 1910.120(q) covers emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances.
Question 3: How often must HAZWOPER-trained workers receive refresher training to maintain their certification?
- Every 6 months
- Every 2 years
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every 3 years
Correct answer: Annually
29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8) requires annual refresher training of sufficient content and duration to maintain competency.
Question 4: Under HAZWOPER, who is responsible for developing the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP)?
- Local emergency coordinator
- EPA regional director
- Employer (Correct answer)
- OSHA compliance officer
Correct answer: Employer
29 CFR 1910.120(b)(1) places the responsibility for developing the SSHP on the employer before site operations begin.
Question 5: What does the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 govern in the context of hazardous waste sites?
- Respiratory protection
- Hazard Communication (HazCom) (Correct answer)
- Personal protective equipment selection
- Medical surveillance programs
Correct answer: Hazard Communication (HazCom)
29 CFR 1910.1200 is the Hazard Communication Standard, which requires chemical hazard information to be conveyed through labels and Safety Data Sheets.
Question 6: Under 29 CFR 1910.120(f), which of the following triggers a mandatory medical examination for HAZWOPER workers?
- Working more than 10 hours on a hazardous site
- Exposure or potential exposure above permissible exposure limits (Correct answer)
- Wearing Level D PPE for more than 4 hours
- Entering a contaminated area without prior training
Correct answer: Exposure or potential exposure above permissible exposure limits
Medical examinations are required when workers are or may be exposed to hazardous substances at or above permissible exposure limits.
Question 7: Under HAZWOPER, what is the required role of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) during site operations?
- Preparing incident reports for OSHA
- Overseeing and enforcing safety and health requirements at the site (Correct answer)
- Training all new workers on hazard communication
- Conducting air monitoring from off-site locations
Correct answer: Overseeing and enforcing safety and health requirements at the site
29 CFR 1910.120(b)(2) requires a SSHO to be designated to implement the SSHP and ensure compliance on site.
HAZWOPER OSHA Regulations & Standards 2
Under 29 CFR 1910.120(e), what is the minimum training duration for workers at hazardous waste cleanup operations who are not supervisors?