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CMRP Safety and Environmental Compliance Flashcards

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  1. What does the term 'near miss' mean in the context of safety management?

    Answer: An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so

    A near miss is an unplanned event with the potential to cause injury or damage that, by chance or timely intervention, did not result in harm.

  2. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), how many sections does a standardized Safety Data Sheet contain?

    Answer: 16

    GHS-aligned SDS documents under HazCom 2012 contain exactly 16 sections covering identification through regulatory information.

  3. Which maintenance practice most directly supports environmental compliance by preventing unplanned releases of lubricants and hydraulic fluids?

    Answer: Proactive seal and hose inspections on a scheduled basis

    Proactive scheduled inspection and replacement of seals and hoses prevents unexpected failures that cause fluid releases before they reach environmental thresholds.

  4. What is the purpose of a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan?

    Answer: To outline measures preventing oil discharges to navigable waters and adjoining shorelines

    An SPCC plan, required under the Clean Water Act for facilities above threshold oil quantities, details preventive measures, containment systems, and response procedures to prevent oil spills.

  5. Which practice is most effective for reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from maintenance painting and coating operations?

    Answer: Switching to low-VOC or waterborne coatings and using high-efficiency spray equipment

    Substituting low-VOC or waterborne coatings directly reduces emissions at the source, while high-efficiency spray equipment minimizes overspray and waste.

  6. What does OSHA's 'General Duty Clause' (Section 5(a)(1)) require of employers?

    Answer: To provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm

    The General Duty Clause obligates employers to address recognized hazards even when no specific OSHA standard covers that particular hazard.