Safety Quiz - Hazardous Waste

Name __________________________________________ Date ________________

Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the most correct answer by
completely filling in the box next to the answer

1. Hazardous Waste is defined by

 A. OSHA
 B. Its physical state
 C. U.S. EPA
 D. Local authorities
2. Which of the following is NOT hazardous waste
 A. Pesticides
 B. Batteries
 C. Organic plant refuse
 D. Heavy metals
3. The facility where hazardous waste is created is call the
 A. Waste generator
 B. Chemical processor
 C. Storage area
 D. Controlled area
4. The place where hazardous waste is created and stored temporarily is called
 A. Generation point
 B. Satellite Area
 C. Chemical storage area
 D. Exclusion zone
5. What is the maximum volume of waste that can be stored at a satellite area
 A. 550 pounds
 B. 12 cubic feet
 C. 300 gallons
 D. 55 gallons

6. The centralized hazardous waste storage are may store waste for
 A. 1 year
 B. 10 hours
 C. 90 days
 D. 5 shifts
7. All hazardous waste storage containers must meet
 A. NFPA regulations
 B. U.S. DOT regulations
 C. EPA regulations
 D. Local fire regulations
8. Hazardous waste transportation companies must have
 A. Escort vehicles
 B. Tested Drivers
 C. Sealed trucks
 D. EPA authorization
9. In the event of a hazardous waste release, the company will
 A. Evacuate all buildings
 B. Use the Emergency Response Plan
 C. Sound the Fire Alarm
 D. Call for local emergency assistance
10. The company written Hazardous Materials program covers
 A. Employee training
 B. Storage requirements
 C. Transportation procedures
 D. Control procedures
 E. Disposal procedures
 F. All of the above