Chapter 5 IME 487
. What is the significance of the term "articles" as specified in the OSHA hazard communication standard?
"Articles" refers to manufactured items formed to specific shape or design during manufacturing, having end use dependent on that shape or design and which do not result in hazardous chemical exposure during normal use.
The cost in the 1970s and 1980s for cleaning up the environment in the United States has been estimated to be: a. $850 thousand b. $850 million c. $850 billion d. $850 trillion
$850 billion
What are the federally prescribed times for REGULAR medical examinations for employees exposed to hazardous materials? HINT: There are three regular times.
1. Prior to assignment to expected exposure duties 2. Every twelve months during assignment 3. Upon termination of exposure to such duty
What are the two principal purposes of a medical surveillance program for persons that are exposed to hazardous materials?
1. To determine fitness for exposure 2. To recognize any adverse effects from exposure
The record retention period for employee exposure to hazardous substances is 6 Months 5 Years 30 Years Until NIOSH is notified in writing
30 years
What is the "use threshold" for manufacturing industries that use EPA listed extremely hazardous materials? (Explain what it is and specify the threshold level in pounds.)
: If a manufacturing industry uses one of the EPA listed extremely hazardous materials in an amount (per year) that exceeds the federally prescribed "use threshold", the manufacturer is required to submit toxic chemical release forms (EPA form R) by July 1 of the following year. The "use threshold" is 10,000 pounds.
What is the full name represented by the abbreviation ICHD?
: Industrial Chemical Hazards Database
What is an "intelligent frontend?"
A "natural language" interface that empowers the computer to understand requests expressed in ordinary English instead of the rigid formats normally required by the computer.
Which of the following items are exempted from container labeling requirements of the Hazard Communication standard? a. pesticides b. wood c. manufactured articles, such as a wood desk. d. all of the above e. none of the above
All of the above
What is the full name represented by the abbreviation CERCLA?
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
Another name for SARA Title III is
Emergency Planning and Right-to-Know Act
Expert systems contain a preprogrammed exhaustive list of answers to specific questions. a. true b. false
False
Substances acquired prior to the enactment of "right-to-know" are grandfathered in, i.e., exempt from requirement for MSDSs. True False
False
The OSHA Hazard Communication standard requires container labeling for hazardous wastes. a. true b. false
False
The right-to-know movement, instituted in the 1980s by a more conservative political administration, resulted in a weakening in the OSHA law.
False
What is the "threshold" for manufacturing industries that manufacture or process EPA listed extremely hazardous materials? (Explain what it is and specify the threshold level in pounds.)
If a manufacturing industry manufactures or processes one of the EPA listed extremely hazardous materials in an amount (per year) that exceeds the federally prescribed "threshold", the manufacturer is required to submit toxic chemical release forms (EPA form R) by July 1 of the following year. The "threshold" is 25,000 pounds.
The hazard communication standard places responsibility upon which of the following parties:
Importers, manufactures, employers, (all the above)
The full name for the abbreviation MSDS is
Material Safety Data Sheet
The hazard communication standard exempts which of the following parties:
None of the above
Which of the following items is required to be labeled according to provisions of the OSHA hazard communication standard? Pesticides cosmetics tobacco all of the above none of the above
None of the above
Briefly explain the function of a HAZMAT team.
Plug, patch, or otherwise temporarily control or stop leaks from containers that contain hazardous materials or health hazards.
What is the full name represented by the abbreviation RCRA?
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
Which of the following is the most recent legislation pertaining to the environment? a. CERCLA b. RCRA c. SARA d. EPA
SARA
Which of the following is the most recent legislation pertaining to the environment? a. OSHA b. RCRA c. SARA d. CERCLA
SARA
The Emergency Planning and Right-to-Know Act is a. SARA Title III b. RCRA Title III c. CERCLA Title III d. none of the above
SARA Title III
Another name for the Emergency Planning and Right-to-Know Act is
SATA Title III
The abbreviation SIC stands for a. State Industry Code b. Standard Industry Code c. Standard Industrial Classification d. Standard Industrial Code
Standard Industrial Classification
What is the full name represented by the abbreviation SIC?
Standard Industrial Classification
The abbreviation SARA stands for a. Superfund and Reauthorization Act of 1986 b. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 c. Superfund and Recycling Act of 1986 d. Superfund Amendments and Recycling Act of 1986
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
What is the full name represented by the abbreviation SARA?
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
Explain the relation between the term "deep pocket" and the right-to-know movement.
The right-to-know movement provides the worker with knowledge of hazards. Such knowledge can be a potent weapon in the hands of the employee in future litigation, especially if the employer is large and has a "deep pocket," a capacity for paying a large sum of money in a personal injury lawsuit.
Cosmetics are exempted from the labeling requirements of the hazard communication standard True False.
True
Drugs are exempted from the labeling requirements of the hazard communication standard True False
True
Pesticides are exempted from the labeling requirements of the hazard communication standard True False
True
Substances covered by the labeling requirements of the CPSC are exempted from the labeling requirements of the hazard communication standard. True False
True
Alcoholic beverages are exempted from the labeling requirements of the hazard communication standard True False
Trure
For manufacturing industries, what are the federally prescribed reporting thresholds for the following activities with EPA listed hazardous materials? a. manufacture: b. process: c. use: d. stockpile:
a. manufacture: 25,000 pounds b. process: 25,000 pounds c. use: 10,000 pounds d. stockpile: no reporting threshold
Assistance to employers in writing MSDSs a. can be obtained from the manufacturer b. can be obtained from the state consultation agency c. can be obtained from the distributor d. all of the above e. none of the above; employers do not write MSDSs.
all of the above
Which of the following items are exempted from labeling requirements of the OSHA hazard communication standard? Pesticides Alcoholic beverages tobacco All of the above None of the above
all of the above
Which of the following items are exempted from labeling requirements of the hazard communication standard? Pesticides cosmetics tobacco all of the above none of the above
all of the above
Toxic chemical releases to the environment in excess of the reportable quantity for the given substance must be reported a. in writing, not by telephone b. by telephone, not in writing c. both by telephone and in writing d. none of the above
both by telephone and in writing
In nonemergency situations regarding the disclosure of information in an MSDS, what is the manufacturer permitted to require?
confidentiality agreement
The record retention period for employee medical records for employees exposed to hazardous substances is 5 years duration of employment 30 years duration of employment plus 30 years
duration of employment plus 30 years
What name is given to computer systems that give advice based upon a knowledge base of logic rules?
expert systems
The text suggests sources of help to manufacturers in writing MSDSs. What are these sources of help?
manufacturers, distributors, state consultation agencies
Medical surveillance programs are required for employees who a. may be exposed to health hazards at or above Action Levels b. may be exposed to health hazards at or above PELs c. may be exposed to health hazards at or above the PELs for 30 days or more per year d. none of the above
may be exposed to health hazards at or above the PELs for 30 days or more per year
What is the function of CLOUT?
natural language access to a relational database
An exception to the requirement for container labeling is PVC bottles, EPA listed containers, 55 gal drums, all of the above or none of the above
none of the above
The record retention period for employee exposure to hazardous substances is The duration of employment until NIOSH is notified in writing until the business is sold any of the above, whichever is longest none of the above
none of the above
During assignment to duty that may expose the employee to hazardous materials (above the PEL for at least 30 days per year) the federally prescribed interval between regular medical examinations is a. one month b. six months c. one year d. none of the above
one year
An exception to the requirement for container labeling is PVC Bottles, EPA listed containers, Pipe, 55 gal drums
pipe
An exception to the requirement for container labeling is PVC bottles, EPA listed containers, pipe, all of the above, none of the above
pipe
An exception to the requirement for container labeling is pipe, EPA listed containers, reusable bottles, all of the above or none of the above
pipe
An exception to the requirement for container labeling is PVC bottles, EPA listed containers, portable in-house containers intended for immediate use, 55 gal drums
portable in-house containers intended for immediate use
An exception to the requirement for container labeling is PVC bottles, EPA lsited containers, Portable in-house containers intended for immediate use, all of the above, none of the above.
portable in-house containers intended for immediate use
An exception to the requirement for container labeling is portable in-house containers intended for immediate use, EPA lsited containers, reusable bottles, all of the above, none of the above
portable in-house containers intended for immediate use
What delicate issue pertaining to MSDSs and the protection of employer rights is addressed in the OSHA standard in detail?
trade secrets concerning chemical identities of substances
One of the exempted items on the container labeling exemption list is wood
true
