Occupational Safety & Health Homework - Hazardous Materials Management
1.) Discuss the precautions necessary for the safe handling of a hazardous waste that exhibits the characteristics of ignitibility and toxicity.
2.) What should prospective buyers of commercial property do in order to protect themselves from liability under CERCLA?
3.) Discuss the relationships between RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, and EPCRA. Why do you think there are so many different laws governing hazardous materials and hazardous waste?
4.) A research lab uses acetone as a solvent for cleaning glassware. The spent solvent is consolidated into containers for disposal. Use the decision chart to determine if this disposal is subject to RCRA Subtitle C regulations. Explain how you reached your decision.
5.) What are some important considerations for selecting a transfer, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF)? Which ones should be first on the list when conducting an audit of a TSDF? Explain your choices.