S/P2 understanding pollution prevention
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
