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UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

Hazardous Waste Awareness

Environmental & Occupational Safety Training

Introduction

Technical Assistance

The Environmental & Occupational Safety division is available to provide technical assistance with Right-To-Know, as well as other related environmental safety concerns.

Should you have any questions or comments regarding this information, please contact us at: 404-962-3162

Begin Knowledge Test

DO NOT CLOSE WINDOW BEFORE COMPLETING ALL TEST QUESTIONS.

Question 1

The Georgia EPD Rules for Hazardous Waste Management are NOT associated with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

True

False

Select an answer to continue.

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Question 2

Hazardous waste can be:

Solid

Liquid

Compressed Gas

All of the above

Select an answer to continue.

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Question 3

Which hazardous waste category below is also known as "acutely hazardous waste"?

K-waste

F-waste

P-waste

U-waste

Select an answer to continue.

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Question 4

An institution classified as a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) generates:

Less than 100 kg (220 lbs) of hazardous waste and less than one kg (2.2 lbs) of acutely hazardous waste per calendar month

More than 100 kg (220 lbs), but less than 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs) of hazardous waste and less than one kg (2.2 lbs) of acutely hazardous waste per calendar month

More than 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs) of hazardous waste OR greater than one kg (2.2 lbs) of acutely hazardous waste per calendar month

Very small pieces of hazardous waste

Select an answer to continue.

DO NOT CLOSE WINDOW BEFORE COMPLETING ALL TEST QUESTIONS.

Question 5

At a college or university, hazardous waste could be generated in the following area(s):

Art departments

Science labs

Physical plant shops

All of the above

Select an answer to continue.

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Question 6

Up to 55 gallons of hazardous waste can be stored in a satellite accumulation area at or near the point of generation for:

90 days, but full containers must be moved to a central storage area within 3 days.

180 days with no limit on volume

Up to one year, but full containers must be moved to a central storage area within 3 days.

Indefinitely with no limit on volume

Select an answer to continue.

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Question 7

Which of the following is not considered a Universal Waste?

Batteries

Lamp ballasts

Fluorescent bulbs

Agricultural pesticides

Select an answer to continue.

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Question 8

According to the US EPA, which of the following criteria can be used to define "Used Oil"?

Contaminants

Origin

Use

All of the Above

Select an answer to continue.

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Question 9

If used oil is mixed with hazardous waste, the mixture will have to be managed as a hazardous waste.

True

False

Select an answer to continue.

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Question 10

Sharps include items such as:

Syringes

Broken glass

Nonalcoholic beer

Both "Syringes" and "Broken glass"

Select an answer to continue.

DO NOT CLOSE WINDOW BEFORE COMPLETING ALL TEST QUESTIONS.

Question 11

If you encounter an unknown material spilled in an area, you should:

Begin cleaning it up

Ignore it and continue with your regular activities

Clear the work area and isolate the spill

None of the above

Select an answer to continue.

DO NOT CLOSE WINDOW BEFORE COMPLETING ALL TEST QUESTIONS.

Question 12

Material used to clean up a hazardous material spill should be placed in an appropriate container and labeled for proper disposal.

True

False

Select an answer to continue.

DO NOT CLOSE WINDOW BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR CERTIFICATION.

Congratulations!

You have completed the RTK Hazardous Waste Awareness of the University System of Georgia. Thank you for taking the time to learn about safety in the workplace.

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