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LOUISIANA (LA) 7-220 Hazardous Waste Treatment
or Removal Exam ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
This exam focuses on identifying hazardous waste, ensuring safe handling and storage, complying with
RCRA and DOT regulations, and implementing proper treatment and disposal methods. Strong emphasis
is placed on environmental protection, worker safety (HAZWOPER), emergency response, and accurate
documentation through the hazardous waste manifest system.
1.
A facility generates a liquid waste that ignites easily at room temperature; how should it be classified?
A. Non-hazardous waste
B. Ignitable hazardous waste
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C. Universal waste
D. Solid inert waste
Answer: B
Rationale: Ignitable liquids meet EPA hazardous waste criteria.
2.
A worker discovers unlabeled chemical drums in a storage area; what is the first action required?
A. Ignore until inspection
B. Immediately identify, label, and assess hazard status
C. Move drums without PPE
D. Open containers to test contents
Answer: B
Rationale: Unlabeled waste must be identified and properly classified.
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3.
What is the primary purpose of the EPA hazardous waste manifest system?
A. Increase production speed
B. Track hazardous waste from cradle to grave
C. Reduce storage costs
D. Eliminate labeling requirements
Answer: B
Rationale: The manifest ensures tracking of waste movement.
4.
A hazardous waste container is found leaking in a storage area; what is the correct response?
A. Leave until full
B. Transfer contents and contain spill immediately
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C. Add water to dilute
D. Ignore if small leak
Answer: B
Rationale: Leaks require immediate containment and transfer.
5.
Which characteristic defines corrosive hazardous waste?
A. Flammable vapors
B. pH ≤ 2 or ≥ 12.5
C. Radioactive content
D. High solid content
Answer: B
Rationale: Extreme pH indicates corrosivity.
LOUISIANA (LA) 7-220 Hazardous Waste Treatment
or Removal Exam ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
This exam focuses on identifying hazardous waste, ensuring safe handling and storage, complying with
RCRA and DOT regulations, and implementing proper treatment and disposal methods. Strong emphasis
is placed on environmental protection, worker safety (HAZWOPER), emergency response, and accurate
documentation through the hazardous waste manifest system.
1.
A facility generates a liquid waste that ignites easily at room temperature; how should it be classified?
A. Non-hazardous waste
B. Ignitable hazardous waste
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C. Universal waste
D. Solid inert waste
Answer: B
Rationale: Ignitable liquids meet EPA hazardous waste criteria.
2.
A worker discovers unlabeled chemical drums in a storage area; what is the first action required?
A. Ignore until inspection
B. Immediately identify, label, and assess hazard status
C. Move drums without PPE
D. Open containers to test contents
Answer: B
Rationale: Unlabeled waste must be identified and properly classified.
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3.
What is the primary purpose of the EPA hazardous waste manifest system?
A. Increase production speed
B. Track hazardous waste from cradle to grave
C. Reduce storage costs
D. Eliminate labeling requirements
Answer: B
Rationale: The manifest ensures tracking of waste movement.
4.
A hazardous waste container is found leaking in a storage area; what is the correct response?
A. Leave until full
B. Transfer contents and contain spill immediately
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C. Add water to dilute
D. Ignore if small leak
Answer: B
Rationale: Leaks require immediate containment and transfer.
5.
Which characteristic defines corrosive hazardous waste?
A. Flammable vapors
B. pH ≤ 2 or ≥ 12.5
C. Radioactive content
D. High solid content
Answer: B
Rationale: Extreme pH indicates corrosivity.
