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Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards Flashcards

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  1. What minimum class of weights is required to test a Class III retail scale during a field inspection according to NIST HB 105-1?

    Answer: Class F weights

    NIST HB 105-1 specifies that Class F field standard weights are the appropriate reference standard for testing Class III commercial devices in the field.

  2. Under Measurement Canada or US Uniform Weights and Measures Law, what does 'legal for trade' mean for a weighing device?

    Answer: The device meets all applicable requirements for use in a commercial transaction where price is determined by weight

    'Legal for trade' means the device has been evaluated, found compliant with applicable standards, and may be used for commercial transactions where weight determines value.

  3. A technician is calibrating a crane scale used to weigh scrap metal sold by the ton. Which NIST HB 44 device code primarily applies?

    Answer: Section 2.20 – Scales

    Crane scales and hanging scales used in commercial transactions fall under Section 2.20 (Scales) of NIST HB 44.

  4. Which regulation requires that hazardous waste generated at a scale service shop be managed in accordance with its quantity and classification?

    Answer: RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) regulations (40 CFR Parts 260-299)

    RCRA and its implementing regulations (40 CFR Parts 260-299) govern the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

  5. When must a scale technician apply a 'Notice of Non-Compliance' rather than immediately rejecting a device?

    Answer: When the violation is administrative (e.g., missing marking) and does not affect measurement accuracy

    Non-compliance notices are used for administrative or marking deficiencies that don't immediately impact measurement accuracy, giving the owner time to correct without device rejection.

  6. According to NIST HB 44 General Code paragraph G-S.5, what is the maximum range that a zero-setting mechanism may move the indication from its zero-load reference point?

    Answer: ±2% of the scale's capacity

    G-S.5 limits semi-automatic and automatic zero-setting mechanisms to a range of ±2% of the scale's capacity to prevent excessive zero manipulation.

  7. A scale service company must calibrate its reference standard weights annually. Which document governs the specifications and care of these standards?

    Answer: NIST HB 105-1 (Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Weights)

    NIST HB 105-1 establishes the specifications, tolerances, maintenance, and testing requirements for field standard weights used by scale technicians.

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