WAMITAB Waste Transfer and Transportation 2

Question 1

What is the maximum quantity of hazardous waste that can be transported under an exemption from full ADR requirements in the UK?

Accepted Answer

250 kg or litres

Answer

Under ADR limited quantity exemptions, certain hazardous goods can be transported in quantities up to 30 kg or litres per inner package, with total loads assessed under specific thresholds around 250 units.

Question 2

Which certificate is required for drivers who transport dangerous goods by road in the UK?

Accepted Answer

ADR Certificate

Answer

An ADR Certificate (also called the Driver Training Certificate) is mandatory for drivers transporting dangerous goods by road and covers the appropriate class of dangerous goods.

Question 3

Under the duty of care, what responsibility does a waste producer have before handing over waste to a carrier?

Accepted Answer

Verify the carrier holds a valid waste carrier registration

Answer

The duty of care requires waste producers to check that any carrier they use is registered with the Environment Agency or relevant authority before transferring waste to them.

Question 4

A 'broker' in waste management is best described as a person who:

Accepted Answer

Arranges for the collection or disposal of waste on behalf of others without taking physical possession

Answer

A waste broker arranges waste management activities on behalf of others but does not take physical possession of the waste, distinguishing them from carriers and dealers.

Question 5

When transporting clinical waste, which colour-coded container is typically used for infectious waste that requires incineration?

Accepted Answer

Yellow bag

Answer

Yellow containers and bags are used for infectious clinical waste that requires treatment by incineration, as defined by the national colour-coding system for healthcare waste.

WAMITAB - Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Certification Practice Test

WAMITAB - Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Certification Practice Test

WAMITAB Waste Transfer and Transportation 2