S/P2 understanding pollution prevention

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You can put oil, antifreeze, or brake fluid in the same storage container with paint waste.

flase

_________ should be capped off in shops so that hazardous waste is not released into them.

floor drains

When recycling paint booth filters, you must put them in an __________ container for transport as a solid waste.

Impermeable

Which of these is an acceptable less hazardous method of cleaning than solvents?

Mechanical cleaning

The paint rule regulates ___ and plastic surface-coating operations for manufacturing and auto body shops.

Metal

When VOCs and nitrogen oxide combine in the presence of sunlight, smog is formed.

True

Waste that is generated by a business is called a _____________

Waste stream

Aqueous cleaners are ___________ parts cleaning agents.

Water-based

Using leftover paint colors is acceptable in a paint shop and will help cut down on waste.

true

When VOCs and nitrogen oxide combine in the presence of sunlight, smog is formed.

true

You need to wear respiratory PPE when working around materials that may contain asbestos.

true

You should inspect antifreeze containers periodically for leaks.

true

You should never discharge wastewater into storm sewers because they flow directly into local surface waters.

true

Aqueous cleaners are ___________ parts cleaning agents.

water-based

In an automotive shop, asbestos is found in __________.

wiper fluid

Recycled tires are frequently turned into ___________.

playground cover

It is illegal to improperly dispose of antifreeze.

true

Wastewater flows into a _________ once it is released into a floor drain.

Sump pit

An enclosed parts washer does not wash, rinse, and dry.

false

Asbestos can be dangerous, but is not a known carcinogen.

false

Employees cannot be held legally responsible for an environmental violation.

false

Metal and dirt are not considered contaminants to oil.

false

Most hazardous waste can be disposed of in a landfill.

false

Shops can mix refrigerants.

false

Reducing waste benefits your shop by cutting down on pollution and ____________

Lowering costs

Scrap tire management is primarily regulated at the __________ level.

National

___________ use cleaning solutions that eventually become spent and must be disposed of properly.

Parts washers

_________ batteries are used to power radios, watches, and cell phones.

dry- cell

Shops should reduce the amount of materials purchased in ____________.

Aerosol spray cans

__________ are used in an automotive shop and can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly.

All the above

If an ______________ is caught dumping hazardous materials, that person can be prosecuted.

Both A and B

You must wear ___________ when handling batteries because they could explode

Both B and C

OSHA requires safe work practices when working around brake shoes and clutches that contain asbestos.

True

Tires can be recycled instead of thrown out.

true

In order to stay in compliance with spray operations, you must use exhaust systems with ______ efficient booth filters.

98%

Anyone that repairs or services motor vehicle air-conditioning (MVAC) systems must be trained and certified by a program authorized by the ____________.

EPA

Anyone who repairs or services motor vehicle air-conditioning (MVAC) systems must be trained and certified by a program authorized by the ____________.

EPA

For shop spills larger than 12 gallons or 100 pounds, contact the _____.

National Response Center

The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 prohibit service-related releases of all ____________.

Refrigerants

This fluid may be mixed with engine oil for recycling.

all the above

When tires are stacked, they can attract ___________.

all the above

Which of these is a location where you can recycle antifreeze?

all the above

Which of these materials in a shop contain metals and toxins and can pollute the environment?

all the above

Which of these practices helps cut down on waste?

all the above

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) should you wear when working around asbestos-containing materials?

all the above

_________ are used in an automotive shop and can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly.

all the above

Spray gun _________ can help prevent environmental pollution.

efficiency

Batteries can be stacked as long as they are no more than two high.

false

Ethylene glycol, the ingredient in antifreeze, does not cause health problems because it is a clear liquid.

false

Storing parts outside doesn't cause any environmental risks as long as the items are covered.

false

When it comes to using up supplies in your shop, you should always use the newest supplies first.

false

You can put oil, antifreeze, or brake fluid in the same storage container with paint waste.

false

You do not need to remove the lead weights inside tires before recycling them.

false

You never have to worry about wastewater becoming contaminated because it can run through local treatment plants.

false

You should do this with used antifreeze:

recycle it

Used oil should be _____

recycled

___________ are solvents made from natural sources such as pine and citrus oils.

terpenes

Using a __________ will help reduce the amount of color topcoat paint needed for use by painters.

tintable primer

________ is one of four characteristics of hazardous waste.

toxicity

Antifreeze is not hazardous waste until it becomes contaminated with traces of fuel, grit, and heavy metals.

true

Antifreeze should not be mixed with oil.

true

Because parts washers use cleaning solutions that eventually become spent, they must be disposed of properly.

true

Catalytic converters reduce the engine's tailpipe emissions of unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide and can be recycled.

true

Damaged batteries need to be placed in an acid-resistant container or tub immediately.

true

Discoloration on walls, work surfaces, ceilings, walls, and pipes may indicate a leak that is causing you to waste raw materials.

true

Don't break or crush mercury-containing lamps because mercury powder may be released.

true

Facilities that recycle refrigerant must meet or exceed Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards established for either machine.

true

If set on fire, tires can produce toxic fumes and oily runoff that can contaminate soil, surface water, and ground water.

true

If the paint that was used contained any amount of lead, cadmium, or chromium, then the paint booth filter is considered hazardous waste.

true

Keeping lids on products helps prevent evaporation, spills, and employee exposure to chemicals.

true

Mercury-containing wastes are exempt from hazardous waste regulation as long as they are recycled per the Universal Waste Rule.

true

Never spray brakes with a high-pressure stream of water or air because it could blow asbestos fibers into the air.

true

OSHA requires safe work practices when working around brake shoes and clutches that contain asbestos.

true

On-site oil storage containers must be marked "Used Oil."

true

Spent lead-acid batteries are exempt from hazardous waste regulations if they are recycled

true

Spent lead-acid batteries are exempt from hazardous waste regulations if they are recycled.

true

Studies show that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) such as CFC-12, are contributing to the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer.

true

The HAPs 6H rule refers to the EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources (NESHAP)

true

The National Fire Protection Association (NFiPA) 704 Diamond Label system helps firefighters and employees easily recognize the term-5hazardous substances stored on the site.

true

The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 established source reduction as the preferred approach to environmental protection.

true


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