Hazardous Waste Management Quiz

What should be worn when handling hazardous waste materials?

• Personal protective equipment

• Comfortable clothing

• No protective equipment needed

• Only gloves

Which agency publishes a list of hazardous materials?

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Department of Transportation (DOT)

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

What do right-to-know laws provide for employees?

• The right to know when materials they use at work are hazardous

• The right to refuse to handle hazardous materials

• The right to sue their employer if they are exposed to hazardous materials

• The right to receive extra compensation for handling hazardous materials

Which law includes hazardous waste disposal regulations?

• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

• Clean Water Act (CWA)

• Clean Air Act (CAA)

What material can contain asbestos?

• Brake and clutch linings

• Rubber tires

• Windshield wipers

• Engine oil

What can asbestos exposure cause?

• Permanent lung damage and cancer

• Temporary skin irritation

• Allergic reactions

• No health effects

What can be used to limit asbestos exposure?

• HEPA vacuums and wetting agents

• Air fresheners

• Bleach

• Ammonia

What should be done before disposing of brake dust and old brake shoes?

• Wet them down to prevent asbestos fibers from becoming airborne

• Burn them to eliminate any hazardous materials

• Bury them in a landfill

• Leave them out in the open air to dry out

When is used oil considered used oil by the EPA?

• When it meets three criteria: origin, use, and contaminants

• When it has been used more than once

• When it is mixed with hazardous waste

• When it is stored in a separate container

How should used oil filters be drained before disposal?

• Using an approved hot-draining method

• Throwing them in the regular trash

• Recycling them without draining

• Burning them to eliminate any hazardous materials