QUESTION 1

Which of the following describes an acceptable satellite accumulation area?
	A.
Is under the constant control of the personnel who generate the waste
	B.
Contains a maximum of 55 gallons of hazardous waste
	C.
Contains a maximum of 1 quart of acute hazardous waste
	D.
All of the above
10 points
QUESTION 2

What are acute hazardous wastes?
	A.
Wastes that are ignitable
	B.
Hazardous wastes that can cause harm in very small quantities
	C.
Biological wastes
	D.
All of the above
10 points
QUESTION 3

“Cradle to grave responsibility” means that a generator of hazardous waste must:
	A.
bury his waste onsite.
	B.
never allow his waste to be removed from his property
	C.
assume responsibility for his waste as long as it exists
	D.
none of the above.
10 points
QUESTION 4

In-lab hazardous waste accumulation points are called
	A.
Satellite accumulation
	B.
Fume hood accumulation
	C.
Listed waste accumulation
	D.
Acute hazardous waste accumulation
10 points
QUESTION 5

For an acceptable satellite accumulation container, which of the following are not required?
	A.
Labeled with the words “Hazardous Waste”
	B.
Sturdy
	C.
Free of leaks
	D.
Stored on a shelf or lab bench
	E.
Made of a material that is compatible with the wastes inside
10 points
QUESTION 6

Hazardous waste can be accumulated in a fume hood only if:
	A.
The hood is located in a separate lab.
	B.
The hood is labeled with the words “Hazardous Waste”.
	C.
The hood is kept closed at all times except when waste is being added or removed.
	D.
The hood is not used regularly for laboratory procedures.
10 points
QUESTION 7

What do you call a facility that is permitted to accept, treat, store and/ or dispose of hazardous waste?
	A.
TSDF
	B.
EPA
	C.
CHP
	D.
Hazardous Waste Facility
10 points
QUESTION 8

Flammable hazardous waste should always be accumulated in what type of container?
	A.
Steel drum
	B.
Glass bottle
	C.
Safety can or other approved container
	D.
Double walled bucket
10 points
QUESTION 9

Which of the following are the two classes of hazardous waste?
	A.
Corrosive and ignitable
	B.
Hazardous and non-hazardous
	C.
Listed and characteristic
	D.
Corrosive and toxic
10 points
QUESTION 10

Why is it advisable to use a separate container for each type of hazardous waste being accumulated?
	A.
It facilitates recycling
	B.
It is required by law
	C.
It minimizes possible compatibility problems
	D.
It reduces the total volume of waste
	E.
A and C
10 points
QUESTION 11

After a satellite container becomes full, within what period of time must it be removed from the lab and taken to the central accumulation area or shipped to an off-site facility?
	A.
30 days
	B.
14 days
	C.
3 days
	D.
24 hours
10 points
QUESTION 12

Which of the following describes a good secondary containment device?
	A.
Leak tight
	B.
Compatible with the wastes inside
	C.
Not used for storage of other materials or items
	D.
All of the above
10 points
QUESTION 13

After placing waste into a satellite container, you should:
	A.
Write the data on the label
	B.
Make sure the cap, lid or cover is securely closed
	C.
Notify your supervisor
	D.
Destroy the empty container
	E.
All of the above
10 points
QUESTION 14

Which of the following properties are not characteristics that define a hazardous waste?
	A.
Radioactive
	B.
Corrosive
	C.
Ignitable
	D.
reactive
10 points
QUESTION 15

Which of the following on-site hazardous waste disposal methods are acceptable?
	A.
Flushing down the lab sink
	B.
Tossing in the trash
	C.
Letting evaporate in a fume hood
	D.
None of the above