Preview Questions EHS Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the role of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under the Clean Water Act?

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It oversees toxic chemical disposal

It regulates point-source discharges of pollutants into waters

It mandates land reclamation after production

It tracks air emissions from industrial sources

Question 2: Which of the following is the primary goal of conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a new petrochemical facility?

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To calculate the carbon footprint of the project

To identify and evaluate the potential environmental effects of the project

To assess the operational risks associated with the project

To estimate the economic benefits of the project

Question 3: What is the purpose of Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) in the context of chemical plant risk management?

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To calculate the total number of safety incidents in a year

To define the required reliability of safety systems to mitigate risk

To monitor the frequency of worker safety training

To determine the environmental impact of chemical emissions

Question 4: When implementing air quality control measures in a petrochemical plant, which regulation must you comply with regarding emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)?

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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

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

Clean Air Act (CAA), particularly the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs)

Question 5: How do you ensure that a risk management program in a chemical plant complies with OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations?

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Implement safety programs based on industry best practices without assessing specific risks

Implement safety protocols only for hazardous chemicals

Focus only on equipment maintenance and ignore process safety

Develop a comprehensive PSM plan that includes hazard analysis, safe work practices, and emergency procedures for process safety

Question 6: How would you ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA) in a chemical plant that discharges wastewater into nearby water bodies?

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Implement a monitoring and reporting system that tracks the chemical composition of discharge water and aligns with local water quality standards

Rely on the plant's general waste management procedures without addressing wastewater

Focus only on compliance with air quality regulations

Discharge wastewater without treatment to save costs