Preview Questions EHS Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which of the following would likely require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Discharging treated wastewater from chemical processes into a river

Disposing of hazardous waste in a landfill

Storing toxic chemicals on site

Emitting air pollutants from a chemical reactor

Question 2: Which of the following is an example of a leading indicator in risk management for chemical plants?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Number of chemical spills in the past year

Frequency of near-miss incidents

Total revenue generated by the plant

Cost of safety training programs

Question 3: What is the role of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in regulating chemicals in a chemical manufacturing plant?

Which action should you take?

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It requires the manufacturer to report the chemicals used, assess risks, and ensure that they are properly tested and evaluated for safety

It only regulates chemicals released into the atmosphere

It only applies to hazardous chemicals but not to chemical mixtures

It focuses solely on waste disposal without regulating chemical usage

Question 4: What is the first step in identifying and assessing risks in a chemical manufacturing environment?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment that includes hazard identification, risk analysis, and prioritization

Relying solely on historical incident data

Documenting only the operational risks

Ignoring minor risks and focusing on major incidents

Question 5: How do you assess whether a chemical manufacturing process is compliant with local and federal water quality standards?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Only report non-compliant data

Conduct regular water sampling, monitor chemical concentrations, and ensure compliance with federal and local water quality standards such as the Clean Water Act (CWA)

Focus only on air emissions compliance

Rely on generic assessments without considering local regulations

Question 6: What action is required by chemical manufacturers under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Ensure the facility is free of toxic substances

Reduce waste disposal to meet environmental goals

Submit annual reports to the EPA

Ensure all chemicals are properly labeled and provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)