Preview Questions EHS Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the purpose of conducting an Environmental Management System (EMS) audit in a chemical plant, and which standard is commonly followed for such audits?

Which action should you take?

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To focus only on waste management practices

To check compliance with workplace safety only

To monitor employee performance without considering environmental aspects

To assess overall environmental performance and ensure compliance with ISO 14001, evaluating risk management, environmental impacts, and continuous improvement

Question 2: What is the significance of the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) in an EIA for a petrochemical plant?

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It measures the environmental sensitivity of the surrounding area, especially in relation to aquatic ecosystems

It helps determine the economic feasibility of a proposed project

It assists in the financial analysis of the project

It provides a framework for assessing social impacts

Question 3: Which of the following is required for compliance under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?

Which action should you take?

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Pre-manufacture notice for new chemicals

Reporting of wastewater discharges

Air quality management for industrial facilities

Maintaining records of hazardous waste disposal

Question 4: In the context of chemical plant safety, what does the term ?inherently safer design? refer to?

Which action should you take?

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Redesigning processes to eliminate or reduce hazards through equipment or material changes

Increasing plant production capacity without changing the process

Using more hazardous materials to reduce costs

Adding more safety barriers and protective equipment

Question 5: Which of the following is the most critical in the cumulative impact analysis of an EIA for a petrochemical complex?

Which action should you take?

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Consideration of all existing and future development projects in the region that could contribute to environmental degradation

Evaluation of land value in the project area

Review of the project's projected revenue

Estimation of profit margins from petrochemical products

Question 6: How does the precautionary principle apply to Environmental Impact Assessments in the petrochemical sector?

Which action should you take?

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It advocates for taking preventive action even when full scientific evidence of harm is not available

It requires waiting for more evidence before taking any action

It focuses on allowing limited environmental damage if no alternative exists

It mandates stopping all operations until the environment is fully understood