Preview Questions EHS Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In petrochemical facilities, what is the primary method for managing the risk of toxic chemical exposure during routine maintenance?

Which action should you take?

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Shift rotations to reduce exposure time

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Automatic shutdown systems

Proper ventilation and air monitoring

Question 2: Which of the following regulations focuses on the protection of underground drinking water sources?

Which action should you take?

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The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

The Clean Air Act (CAA)

Question 3: In compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), how would you ensure that hazardous waste is stored and disposed of correctly in a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

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Rely on unregulated third-party vendors for disposal

Store hazardous waste in non-compliant containers

Ignore waste segregation and mix hazardous waste with non-hazardous waste

Ensure that hazardous waste is stored in labeled, compatible containers and disposed of at a licensed facility according to federal and state guidelines

Question 4: How would you address compliance with the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule in a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

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Ignore the SPCC plan and focus on safety procedures

Only document spills without establishing prevention measures

Use a single storage tank without considering potential leak risks

Implement an SPCC plan that includes regular inspections, secondary containment, and procedures for responding to oil spills to comply with EPA requirements

Question 5: What is a key component of a successful process hazard analysis (PHA) under the PSM regulation?

Which action should you take?

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Risk identification

Identification of appropriate PPE

Training programs for employees

Waste disposal methods

Question 6: According to the EPA's Clean Water Act, what is required for a chemical plant's wastewater discharges?

Which action should you take?

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Treatment of wastewater only if chemical spills occur

Collection and temporary storage of wastewater for future use

Immediate disposal of wastewater in nearby rivers

Compliance with the discharge limits set by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)