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2408668339RCRA solid wasteGarbage, refuge, or sludge that are solid, liquid, semisolid, gas containing, or other-excluded0
2408676296When RCRA solid waste becomes hazardous wasteListed by EPA, possess hazardous characteristics such as being ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic, increase mortality or severe injury, and pose a potential hazard to humans or the environment if improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed, or managed1
2408682297RCRA hazardous waste regulations vary ifGenerated by a SQG, reused, recycled, or reclaimed, are a sludge or contain a listed EPA waste, or the handler is a generator, transporter, or owner-operator of a treatment, storage, or disposal facility2
2408685911Controls for hazardous wasteEliminate, reduce quantity, compaction, reduce/recycle/reclaim, containment, storage, separation, pretreatment, detoxification, treatment, and disposal by buriel, deep well injection, or incineration3
2408689499Hazardous waste distribution is managed byEPA ID number, manifests, tracking, identification, and disposal4
2408691733Eight sections of RCRA1. Identification 2. Labeling/packing/transportation 3. Disposal facilities 4. Permitting of disposal facilities 5. State programs 6. Facility Inspections 7. Civil and criminal penalties for violators 8. LQGs (1000kg or more/month), SQGs (100 to 1000kg/month), and CESQGs (less than 100kg/month)5
2408723691CERCLASuperfund to cleanup hazardous waste sites with strict, several, and joint liability6
2408724846SARA IIIEPCRA, RTK, and emergency response planning7
2408726107OSHA HAZWOPERSite analysis, control, training, medical surveillance, air monitoring, PPE, information, decontamination, and emergency response8
2408728591NWPANuclear Waste Policy Act for protecting public health, creating a repository for spent fuel, and a nuclear waste fund for disposal programs9
2408728094HAZMATAny solid, liquid, or gas that can harm people, living organisms, property, or the environment10
2527628781DensityMass per unit volume11
2527632012Specific GravityRatio of density of material to density of water12
2527635277Vapor densityWeight of volume of gas or vapor compared to an equal volume of air13
2527639096SolubilityDissolve in solvent to form a solution14
2527641209Periodic table has118 elements with symbols, atomic number, atomic mass, and isotopes15
2527646019Concentrations are measured inppm, ppb, or mg/m316
2527650035Physical hazards of HAZMATEngulfment, overpressurization, slip/trip/falls, crushing, fires/explosions, corrosion, thermal decomposition, and water reactivity17
2527657073Cause of HAZMAT fires and explosionsShock, sensitivity, friction, chemical rxns, ignition, oxygen enrichment, and a sudden release of pressure18
2527666145Water reactive chemicalsAlkali metals; metal hydrides, amides, and halides; organic and inorganic acid halides, phosphorous pentoxide, calcium carbide, and anhydrides of low molecular weight19
2527680084Alkali metalsNa, Li, and K20
2527682758Alkali metal hydridesLiH, CaH2, LiAlH4, and NaBH421
2527688755Metal amidesNaNH222
2527700670EPA Classification of LQG>1000kg/month, >1kg acute/month no storage limit, and 90 day storage23
2527706114EPA Classification of SQG>100kg/month, >1kg acute/month, storage of 6000kg/13,200lbs for 180 days or 270 days if site is 200 miles away24
2527720197EPA Classification of CESQG< or = 100kg/month, <=1kg acute/month, <= 1000 kg storage with no time limit25
2527756278Two kinds of response actionsShort term removal or long term remedial response26
2527761407CERCLA revised the National Contingency Plan withGuidelines and procedures to respond to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants27
2527788271CERCLA establishedRequirements for abandoned hazardous waste sites, liability of responsible persons, and a trust fund for cleanup28
2527799887SARA 1986Amended Superfund, stressed permanent remedies and innovative treatment technologies, consideration of standards and requirements in other states, enforcement authority, focus on human health, greater citizen participation, and increased trust fund to $8.5 billion29
2527819814SARA 1986 revisedThe HRS to assess degree of risk to human health and the environment by uncontrolled hazardous waste sites on NPL30
2527830231TSCAInformation on new and existing chemical substances causing unreasonable risk to human health and the environment31
2527836557Title I TSCAControl of hazardous substances32
2527841079Title II TSCAAHERA33
2527844391Title III TSCAIndoor Air Radon Abatement34
2527845863Title IV TSCALead based paint exposure35
2527850074EPCRA 1986Protect public from chemical emergencies and also known as SARA III36
2527858740FIFRA 1972Pesticide registration requirements and classification as general or restricted use37
2527863739AHERA 1986Title II of TSCA required accreditation of personnel working on asbestos in schools, public and commercial buildings (ASHARA)38
2527876646Under Title II of TSCA removal is only required toPrevent significant exposure during renovation or demolition39
2527883245Under Title II of TSCA in place asbestos management program requiresAsbestos containing material to remain undisturbed and in good condition40
2527891299HAZCOM 29 CFR 1910.1200Ensure chemicals are evaluated for hazards to employers and employees with labels, warnings, SDSs, and training41
2527901342DOT Hazard Class 1.1-1.6Explosives42
2527903630DOT Hazard Class 2.1Flammable gas43
2527907088DOT Hazard Class 2.2Non flammable compressed gas44
2527909322DOT Hazard Class 2.3Toxic/poisonous gas45
2527913912DOT Hazard Class 3Flammable liquid FP < 141F or Combustible liquid FP 141F to 200F46
2527925075DOT Hazard Class 4.1Flammable solid47
2527927096DOT Hazard Class 4.2Spontaneous combustible48
2527929242DOT Hazard Class 4.3Dangerous when wet49
2527932531DOT Hazard Class 5.1Oxidizers50
2527935238DOT Hazard Class 5.2Organic peroxides51
2527935239DOT Hazard Class 6.1Toxic substances52
2527935240DOT Hazard Class 6.2Infectious substances53
2527942820DOT Hazard Class 7Radioactive54
2527942821DOT Hazard Class 8Corrosives55
2527948445DOT Hazard Class 9Miscellaneous56
2527953202Hazardous waste operations occur atuncontrolled, abandoned, seriously degraded sites with a large amount and variety of unknown substances57
2527962650Three things needed to plan and organize a hazardous waste operationComprehensive work plan, specific phases of operation, and a site specific health and safety plan58
2527970384Training required by hazardous waste operationsSafety plan, SWPs, hazards, emergencies, vehicles, field equipment, HAZMAT handling, storage, and transportation, employee rights and responsibilities, safe sampling techniques, and ppe use, care, and limitation59
2527985172Medical surveillancePre-employment screening, medical evaluation, termination examination, emergency/non-emergency treatment, record-keeping, and program review60
2527992144Site characterizationID site hazards, select worker protection methods, conduct offsite characterization and reconnaissance, onsite surveys, and ongoing monitoring once the site is safe.61
2528005700Air monitoringIdentification and quantification of airborne contaminants, specific medical monitoring to aid in PPE selection, assess health effects of exposure, and delineation of areas needing protection62
2528016322Site controlMinimize contamination, protect public from hazards, and prevent vandalism63
2528021240DecontaminationRemove or neutralize contaminants on personnel or equipment64

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