Regulatory Standards & Compliance Flashcards
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Which federal law established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and granted it authority to regulate environmental hazards?
Answer: Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970
The EPA was established by Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970, signed by President Nixon, consolidating various federal environmental responsibilities into one agency.
Under OSHA regulations, what is the maximum time allowed for an employer to abate a serious violation after receiving a citation?
Answer: A reasonable time as determined by the OSHA area director
OSHA sets abatement deadlines based on what is reasonable given the nature of the hazard, often ranging from immediate to several months depending on complexity.
Which standard would a safety professional consult for requirements related to confined space entry programs?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.146
29 CFR 1910.146 covers permit-required confined spaces in general industry, establishing requirements for entry permits, attendants, rescue, and atmospheric testing.
A 'variance' in OSHA compliance refers to:
Answer: Official permission to use an alternative means of complying with an OSHA standard
A variance allows an employer to use alternative methods or equipment to achieve equivalent safety protection when strict compliance with a standard is impractical or impossible.
Which organization publishes Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) used as occupational exposure guidelines for chemical substances?
Answer: ACGIH
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publishes TLVs annually as guidance values for occupational exposure to chemical and physical agents.
Under the Clean Air Act, the term 'NESHAP' refers to:
Answer: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NESHAPs (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) are EPA regulations limiting emissions of hazardous air pollutants from specific industrial source categories.
When OSHA conducts an inspection, which type of inspection is given the highest priority?
Answer: Imminent danger situations
OSHA prioritizes imminent danger inspections above all others because they involve conditions where there is reasonable certainty that immediate death or serious physical harm could result.