Preview Questions EHS Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: 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?

Choose only one option

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 2: Which of the following risk management tools is most commonly used to assess the probability and impact of potential hazards in chemical plants?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Hazardous Material Handling (HMH)

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)

Question 3: How do you ensure ongoing compliance with environmental health and safety regulations in a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Only focus on regulatory compliance during inspections

Focus solely on accident investigations and ignore preventive measures

Conduct audits only when there is an issue

Regularly review and update safety procedures, conduct routine audits, train employees, and maintain comprehensive documentation to ensure continued compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations

Question 4: What would most likely be the focus of the mitigation measures in an EIA for a new chemical production unit?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Reducing harmful emissions and waste generation

Increasing workforce productivity

Minimizing financial losses

Enhancing product quality

Question 5: In petrochemical facilities, what is the primary method for managing the risk of toxic chemical exposure during routine maintenance?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Shift rotations to reduce exposure time

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Automatic shutdown systems

Proper ventilation and air monitoring

Question 6: Which of the following is considered a leading indicator of safety performance in risk management systems?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

OSHA citations

Employee safety training completion

Equipment downtime

Incident reports