Question 1

There is only one kind of environment-the natural environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Reclamation is an example of a source reduction and recycling strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Environmental problems are not an issue in the United States because of strong government regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A waste reduction audit involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying reduction options 
B) Considering cost-benefit data 
C) Targeting processes 
D) All of the above 
A) Identifying reduction options 
B) Considering cost-benefit data 
C) Targeting processes 
D) All of the above

Question 5

The goal of OSHA's Hazardous Waste Standard is to assess fines against companies that pollute with the by-products of their processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following factors does NOT affect indoor air quality?

Accepted Answer

A) Resource recovery 
B) Ventilation 
C) Micrometeorological conditions 
D) Humidity 
A) Resource recovery 
B) Ventilation 
C) Micrometeorological conditions 
D) Humidity

Question 7

Which of the following is the first step in organizing a waste reduction program?

Accepted Answer

A) Developing a comprehensive waste reduction plan 
B) Gaining commitment from executive management 
C) Forming a waste reduction team 
D) Notifying the EPA of intention to begin 
A) Developing a comprehensive waste reduction plan 
B) Gaining commitment from executive management 
C) Forming a waste reduction team 
D) Notifying the EPA of intention to begin

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a kind of environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Free 
B) Controlled 
C) Sick-building syndrome 
D) Closed 
A) Free 
B) Controlled 
C) Sick-building syndrome 
D) Closed

Question 9

Environmental management is concerned with preserving and restoring the health of the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The federal government agencies most involved in environmental safety and health are OSHA and EPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not a source reduction and recycling strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Reclamation 
B) Better material selection 
C) Better use of technology 
D) Air filtration 
A) Reclamation 
B) Better material selection 
C) Better use of technology 
D) Air filtration

Question 12

The ability of a system to persist on its own over long periods of time is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) Sustainability 
B) System persistence 
C) Perseverance of the system 
D) None of the above 
A) Sustainability 
B) System persistence 
C) Perseverance of the system 
D) None of the above

Question 13

One of the most important pieces of federal government legislation for protecting the environment is the Clean Air Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Indoor environmental quality is just as important as outdoor environmental quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There is plenty of research data available on the cost-effectiveness of cleaning up the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Environmental safety falls under the broader responsibilities of the safety and health professional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Humidity is considered an environmental problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 29: Environmental Safety and Iso 14000 Environmental Management

There is only one kind of environment-the natural environment.

Reclamation is an example of a source reduction and recycling strategy.

Environmental problems are not an issue in the United States because of strong government regulations.

A waste reduction audit involves which of the following?

The goal of OSHA's Hazardous Waste Standard is to assess fines against companies that pollute with the by-products of their processes.

Which of the following factors does NOT affect indoor air quality?

Which of the following is the first step in organizing a waste reduction program?

Which of the following is NOT a kind of environment?

Environmental management is concerned with preserving and restoring the health of the environment.

The federal government agencies most involved in environmental safety and health are OSHA and EPA.

Which of the following is not a source reduction and recycling strategy?

The ability of a system to persist on its own over long periods of time is known as what?

One of the most important pieces of federal government legislation for protecting the environment is the Clean Air Act.

Indoor environmental quality is just as important as outdoor environmental quality.

There is plenty of research data available on the cost-effectiveness of cleaning up the environment.

Environmental safety falls under the broader responsibilities of the safety and health professional.

Humidity is considered an environmental problem.

Safety and Health Movement, Then and Now

Accidents and Their Effects

Theories of Accident Causation

Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health Professionals

Safety, Health, and Competition in the Global Marketplace

The Osh Act, Standards, and Liability

Workers Compensation

Accident Investigation

Product Safety and Liability

Ergonomics Hazards: Musculokeletal Disorders Msdsand Cumulative Trauma Ctds

Strees and Safety

Safety and Health Training

Violence in the Workplace

Mechanical Hazards and Machine Safegurarding

Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Vision Hazards

Hazards of Temperature Extremes

Pressure Hazards

Electrical Hazards

Fire Hazards and Life Safety

Industrial Hygiene and Confined Spaces

Radiation Hazards

Noise and Vibration Hazards

Computers, Automation, and Robots

Bloodborne Pathogens and Bacterial Hazards in the Workplace

Preparing for Emergencies and Terrorism

Ethics and Safety

Hazard Analysisprevention and Safety Management

Promoting Safety

TSM: Safety Management in a Total Quality Setting

Establishing a Safety-First Corporate Culture

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