HAZWOPER CHAPTERS – EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
OSHA standards fall into four major categories - ANSWER -General Industry, Maritime,
Construction and Agriculture.
Code of Federal Regulations - ANSWER -CFR
How many are emergency responders - ANSWER -they are five
1. clean-up operations -- required by a governmental body, whether federal, state,
local, or other involving hazardous substances -- that are conducted at uncontrolled
hazardous waste sites;
2. corrective actions involving clean-up operations at sites covered by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.);
3. voluntary clean-up operations at sites recognized by federal, state, local, or other
governmental body as uncontrolled hazardous waste sites;
4. operations involving hazardous wastes that are conducted at treatment, storage, and
disposal facilities regulated by Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 264 and 265
pursuant to RCRA, or by agencies under agreement with U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency to implement RCRA regulations; and
5.emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of releases of,
hazardous substances regardless of the location of the hazard.
Who is covered by OSHA's HAZWOPER standard? - ANSWER -The Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) applies to five distinct
groups of employers and their employees. This includes any employees who are
exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances -- including hazardous waste
-- and who are engaged in one of the following operations as specified by 1910.120(a)
(1)(i-v) and 1926.65(a)(1)(i-v):
For emergency response in an unknown or potentially IDLH atmosphere, what is the
minimum number of people required? - ANSWER -At a minimum, four (4) people are
required: two working as a team inside the unknown or potentially IDLH atmosphere,
and two working outside this atmosphere for assistance or rescue.
What if refresher training isn't received in 12 months? - ANSWER -if the date for
refresher training has lapsed, the need to repeat initial training must be determined
based on the employee's familiarity with safety and health procedures used on site. The
employee should take the next available refresher training course. "There should be a
record in the employee's file indicating why the training has been delayed and when the
training will be completed."
What are the training or certification requirements for HAZWOPER trainers? - ANSWER
-the "Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response" standard
, (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120, states in paragraph (e)(5) that "Trainers shall be
qualified to instruct employees about the subject matter that is being presented in
training". In addition, 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(5) explains that the qualifications of the
instructors may be shown by academic degrees, completed training courses and/or
work experience.
At this time, OSHA does not have any specific requirements to certify an instructor
Acronyms Used in This Module - ANSWER -ANSI America National Standards Institute
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DOT Department of Transportation
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
HASP Health and Safety Program
HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
HCS Hazard Communication Standard
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NESHAP National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RQ Reportable Quantity
SARA Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act
TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act
TSDF Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
The General Duty Clause
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970,
Section 5:
(a)
Each employer - ANSWER -Shall furnish to each of his employees
employment and a place of
employment which are free from
recognized hazards t
hat are causing or
are likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to his employees.
(2) Shall comply with occupational safety
and health standards promulgated
under this Act
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
OSHA standards fall into four major categories - ANSWER -General Industry, Maritime,
Construction and Agriculture.
Code of Federal Regulations - ANSWER -CFR
How many are emergency responders - ANSWER -they are five
1. clean-up operations -- required by a governmental body, whether federal, state,
local, or other involving hazardous substances -- that are conducted at uncontrolled
hazardous waste sites;
2. corrective actions involving clean-up operations at sites covered by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.);
3. voluntary clean-up operations at sites recognized by federal, state, local, or other
governmental body as uncontrolled hazardous waste sites;
4. operations involving hazardous wastes that are conducted at treatment, storage, and
disposal facilities regulated by Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 264 and 265
pursuant to RCRA, or by agencies under agreement with U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency to implement RCRA regulations; and
5.emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of releases of,
hazardous substances regardless of the location of the hazard.
Who is covered by OSHA's HAZWOPER standard? - ANSWER -The Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) applies to five distinct
groups of employers and their employees. This includes any employees who are
exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances -- including hazardous waste
-- and who are engaged in one of the following operations as specified by 1910.120(a)
(1)(i-v) and 1926.65(a)(1)(i-v):
For emergency response in an unknown or potentially IDLH atmosphere, what is the
minimum number of people required? - ANSWER -At a minimum, four (4) people are
required: two working as a team inside the unknown or potentially IDLH atmosphere,
and two working outside this atmosphere for assistance or rescue.
What if refresher training isn't received in 12 months? - ANSWER -if the date for
refresher training has lapsed, the need to repeat initial training must be determined
based on the employee's familiarity with safety and health procedures used on site. The
employee should take the next available refresher training course. "There should be a
record in the employee's file indicating why the training has been delayed and when the
training will be completed."
What are the training or certification requirements for HAZWOPER trainers? - ANSWER
-the "Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response" standard
, (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120, states in paragraph (e)(5) that "Trainers shall be
qualified to instruct employees about the subject matter that is being presented in
training". In addition, 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(5) explains that the qualifications of the
instructors may be shown by academic degrees, completed training courses and/or
work experience.
At this time, OSHA does not have any specific requirements to certify an instructor
Acronyms Used in This Module - ANSWER -ANSI America National Standards Institute
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DOT Department of Transportation
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
HASP Health and Safety Program
HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
HCS Hazard Communication Standard
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NESHAP National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RQ Reportable Quantity
SARA Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act
TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act
TSDF Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
The General Duty Clause
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970,
Section 5:
(a)
Each employer - ANSWER -Shall furnish to each of his employees
employment and a place of
employment which are free from
recognized hazards t
hat are causing or
are likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to his employees.
(2) Shall comply with occupational safety
and health standards promulgated
under this Act
