NYC Hazardous Waste Identification and Handling 3

Question 1

NYC residents who generate large amounts of hazardous waste through home-based businesses are classified as what type of hazardous waste generator?

Accepted Answer

Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)

Answer

Home-based businesses generating small quantities of hazardous waste typically fall under the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) classification under EPA regulations.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of hazardous waste under RCRA?

Accepted Answer

Biodegradability

Answer

The four RCRA characteristics of hazardous waste are ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity — biodegradability is not one of them.

Question 3

When NYC sanitation workers discover asbestos-containing materials (ACM) on a collection route, what is the proper procedure?

Accepted Answer

Leave it, mark the location, and notify a supervisor

Answer

Asbestos-containing materials require special licensed abatement contractors; sanitation workers must not handle ACM but instead notify supervisors who will arrange proper disposal.

Question 4

What is the recommended first step when a NYC sanitation worker is splashed with an unknown chemical substance?

Accepted Answer

Flush the affected area with large amounts of water for at least 15–20 minutes

Answer

Flushing with large amounts of water for at least 15–20 minutes dilutes and removes the chemical, which is the universal first-aid response for most chemical exposures.

Question 5

Which NYC agency is primarily responsible for responding to hazardous material spills or incidents on public streets?

Accepted Answer

FDNY Hazmat Operations

Answer

The FDNY Hazmat Operations unit is the primary emergency responder for hazardous material incidents on NYC streets, coordinating containment and cleanup.

NYC - Sanitation Test Practice Test

NYC - Sanitation Test Practice Test

NYC Hazardous Waste Identification and Handling 3