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1
Informing the public is the goal of the superfund relations program
Cover up any political fall out
involve local residents in decision making about cleanups
Help EPA learn more about the cause
increase cooperation amount responsible parties
2
Which hazard category causes the highest number of accidents
Chemical
biological
physical
health
3
What if you find a leaky drum in the hot zone
put it into an overpack
report it to the ss&ho
transfer the contents into another drum
move the drum to a safe location
4
Toxics are defined as
substances above there PEL
Poisonous substances
chemicals which make people sick when exposed
all of the above
5
What type of radiation requires an immediate evacuation
infrared
Ionizing
non-ionizing
electromagnetic
6
when using ventilation for a confined space which type of ventilation controls vapor density >1
Exhaust system
natural ventilation
supply system
doesn't matter
7
What is the purpose of the SS&HP
provide safety and health information and procedures
Protect the contractor from Lawsuits
Insurance protocol
Comply with regulatory requirements
8
When are respirators required to be inspected
before and after each use
every month
every other day
once a week
9
What describes the support zone
testing drums are done there
decon personnel are stationed there
no respirator is required there
overpacking happens there
10
The purpose of sampling efforts is?
Make sure you are in compliance
To send samples to OSHA
determine the type of concentration or hazardous substance
find out if background readings are toxic
11
What hazard category includes avian species?
Biological
Chemical
Physical
12
a member of the confined space team who is responsible for all aspects of the entry?
supervisor
rescuer
Attendant
Entrant
13
What level of protection requires a PAPR
Level C
Level B
Level D
Level A
14
The assigned protection factor of a Powered air purifying respirator is which of the following?
1000
10
50
5
15
The primary route of entry
inhalation
collected through the skin
absorption
ingestion
16
The assigned protection factor of a Full face APR is which of the following
5
50
10
100
17
Which respirator provides the most protection
Pressure Demand SCBA
PAPR
1/2 face APR
Full Face APR
18
The decontamination line is set up where?
anywhere
a crosswind from the hazard
downwind from the hazard
upwind from the hazard
19
What is more difficult to decontaminate
Caked on chemicals
Sludge on PPE
Chemicals splashed onto PPE
Chemicals permeated into PPE
20
who is required to pay for medical exams for hazardous waste workers
employee
labor and industries
employer
union
21
The most serious form of Heat-Related Illness
Heat Rash
Heat Cramps
Heat Stroke
Heat Exhaustion
22
The member of the confined space team who remains outside the space
Attendant
Supervisor
Rescuer
Entrant
23
How many people does it take to make an entry into a confined space?
three
two
four
one
24
Atmosphere-supplying respirators are required when the oxygen is below
19.5%
20.5%
20.8%
18.5%
25
Using a respirator with an APF of 10 and the PEL to a chemical is 5ppm what is the MUC
20ppm
2ppm
500ppm
50ppm
26
Using a respirator with an APF of 50 and a chemical with a PEL of 5mg/m3 what is the MUC?
10 mg/m3
250 mg/m3
500 mg/m3
150 mg/m3
27
Which one of the following is an acute health effect
dizziness
birth defects
heart disease
cancer
28
The legally enforceable limit is
TLV
PEL
STEL
Ceiling Limit
29
Systemic is one example of the following
bee sting
mosquito bite
touching poison ivy
West Nile virus
30
the member so the confined space team who ensures that only authorized people to enter is
Entrant
Supervisor
Attendant
Rescuer
31
Respirator APF 50, PEL for Chemical X is 10 ppm what is the MUC?
5 ppm
50 ppm
200 ppm
500 ppm
32
which statement is always true about the buddy system
the buddy system is required in the exclusion zone always
the buddy system is required in hot weather
the buddy system is only used on sites where it rains
the buddy system is required in cold weather
33
Which of the following is characterized by an acute health effect?
clubbing of the fingers
Cancer
dizziness
brain tumor
34
Vapor Density refers to what?
How much weight a chemical per ounce is
The state at which chemicals evaporate
How much heavier gas is to air equals one
35
What level of protection includes a full face APR
level C
level A
level D
level B
36
Define contamination avoidance
Walking through chemicals
leaning on or over drums
Sitting on contaminated drums
Following decon SOP's
37
Detector tubes for sampling have an error factor of
+/- 10%
10%
+/- 25%
25%
38
How many days of onsite training is required initially?
5 days
2 days
1 day
3 days
39
you find a drum w/ a radiological symbol on it while cleaning up waste what action is required
open the drum and confirm its radiological waste
Evacuate the area and report it to your SS&HO
handle drum carefully
Use a forklift to move the drum
40
Half face APR has an Assigned Protection Factor of?
1000
10,000
10
50
41
How does OSHA treat the names of workers who report violations
OSHA keeps names confidential upon request
by law OSHA must publish your name to anyone that asks
OSHA releases names normally
OSHA keeps names confidential always
42
A substance with a pH of 10 is considered?
Acid
Base
Halogen
Neutral
43
An atmosphere below what percent is considered oxygen deficient?
23.5%
19.5%
16.5%
20.8%
44
Qualitative fit tests are performed using what?
porta count
Banana oil
45
When can Decontamination be delayed
When there is a life-threatening injury
Chemical exposure in the hot zone
A sprained ankle
Heat Stress
46
Smoking and exposure to asbestos is
Local effect
dose-effect
Synergistic effect
exposure effect
47
How long is your annual refresher class for HAZWOPER?
8 hours
4 hours
24 hours
16 hours
48
What member of a confined space must remain at the entry point until relieved or job terminate
supervisor
Entrant
Rescue crew
Attendant
49
PVC drums are designed for
corrosive solids
corrosive liquids
flammable liquids
Flammable solids
50
Which of the following type of accident is not usually waste related?
explosion
collapse of containers
Trench collapse
a release of toxic gases
51
What Hazard Catagory accounts for the highest amount of accidents?
Physical
Toxic
Chemical
Biological
52
Cartridges used on APR's are good for
fumes
vapors
Particulates
dust
53
what health effect would a worker contracting liver cancer based off skin expsr of a chemical
local
systemic
serious
acute
54
Quantitative fit test are performed using what
irritant smoke
porta count
55
periodic medical exams purpose is?
monitor physical fitness
employee drug screening
monitor a workers exposure to hazardous waste
Comply with insurance requirements
56
What part of the PPE is taken off first in Decon
Gloves
Suit
Respirator
Boots
57
OSHA has a legally enforceable limit, what is it called?
Tolerance
PEL
TLV
REL
58
On a day 88 Degrees F- what chemical with a flashpoint would be safe to use
88 degrees F
35 degrees F
110 degrees F
-45 degrees F
59
What hazard category includes toxics?
Biological
Physical
Chemical
60
How long do workers have to file a discrimination complaint to OSHA
10 days
7 days
14 days
30 days
61
A limitation of a half face apr is?
seal protection is limited
weak batteries reduce the volume of air provided
the lens fogs up
a worker will over breath the air provided
62
A cartridge which is saturated has what
breakthrough
permeation
breakdown
overload
63
Contamination avoidance includes
Taking your respirator off in the hot zone
Walking in chemicals
Going through decontamination
Leaning on drums
64
If workers believe that they have been instructed to wear the wrong PPE what should be done?
tell your site safety and health officer
report the matter to OSHA
Contact EPA site coordinator
contact your union steward
65
What type of radiation alters DNA and destroys living tissue?
TB
Nonionizing
Salmonella
Ionizing
66
When using ventilation for confined space what type controls vapor density of <1
pulling system
supply system
natural ventilation
Exhaust system
67
some gases and vapors are heavier than air and settle into low lying places- what property?
Vapor density
specific gravity
melting point
mass
68
What is the safety check involved with an SCBA
positive pressure check
negative pressure check
two finger user seal check
3 bell check
69
The main purpose of personal monitoring is to reflect what?
personal exposure
everyone's exposure
public exposure
Area contamination
70
what is the most accurate statement about decontamination
Decon is only required if your not going back in to work
perform decontamination as fast as possible
using water and vinegar to decon is best
clean and remove the most grossly contaminated clothing 1st
71
Shock sensitive is characterized by which of the following
the presence of ozzing material coming from the container
Oxidation in the form of rust on the barrel
the presence of crystallized material on the container
72
A substance with a pH of 1 is a?
Halogen
Acid
Base
Neutral
73
Pre-entry atmospheric testing for entry into a confined space is which order?
oxygen, toxicity, flammability
toxicity, oxygen, flammability
oxygen, flammability, toxicity
flammability, toxicity, oxygen
74
The gaseous form of a solid or liquid as it evaporates is?
Vapors
Fumes
Gases
Mists
75
What should be done if a direct reading instrument indicates 10 % of the LEL?
check the owners manual
report it to the supervisor
retest the area
leave the work area immediately
76
An atmosphere above what level is considered Oxygen enriched?
16.5%
20.8%
19.5%
23.5%
77
The most contaminated zone is?
Exclusion zone
CRC
CRZ
decontamination zone
78
The lowest concentration of a vapor that will ignite when an ignition source is present
flammable range
LFL
UFL
Flashpoint
79
Worker Exposure is reflected by a PEL's what?
STEL
TWA
IDLH
TLV
80
Which of the following is a chronic health effect
Cancer
coughing
vertigo
Dizziness
81
What is the basis for selecting a respirator
the type of work being done
the type of hazard present
respirator availability
the user's occupation
82
The assigned protection factor of a half face APR is which of the following?
10
50
5
100
83
In taking tape off of gloves and boots which one is first
Gloves
Does not matter
Boots
