Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week
Test your knowledge relating to recent EH&S news—or use this quiz to stay sharp.
US DOT is planning a rule concerning hazardous materials transported by UAS. What is a UAS?
Not quite.
DOT's is developing a rule (RIN 2137-AF68) that would revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations to accommodate handling, transportation, and hazard communication issues unique to autonomous systems like "unmanned aircraft systems" (UAS), commonly known as drones.
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DOT's is developing a rule (RIN 2137-AF68) that would revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations to accommodate handling, transportation, and hazard communication issues unique to autonomous systems like "unmanned aircraft systems" (UAS), commonly known as drones.
EPA’s third RCRA e-Manifest rule requires many generators to create RCRAInfo Portal accounts. When does the rule take effect?
Not quite.
EPA's third RCRA e-Manifest rule takes effect January 22, 2025. The rule will require large and small quantity generators to create online accounts in the RCRAInfo Portal to access completed Manifests.
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EPA's third RCRA e-Manifest rule takes effect January 22, 2025. The rule will require large and small quantity generators to create online accounts in the RCRAInfo Portal to access completed Manifests.
Five plastics chemicals were recently prioritized for TSCA risk evaluation. Which of these chemicals is NOT one of those five?
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EPA gave notice on July 25, 2024 that five substances will be added to the High Priority list for TSCA-mandated risk evaluation. Those five substances are acetaldehyde, acrylonitrile, benzenamine, MBOCA, and vinyl chloride.
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EPA gave notice on July 25, 2024 that five substances will be added to the High Priority list for TSCA-mandated risk evaluation. Those five substances are acetaldehyde, acrylonitrile, benzenamine, MBOCA, and vinyl chloride.
A recent CSB video described the release of roughly 164,000 pounds of acetic acid. How is acetic acid used?
Not quite.
Acetic acid is used in different concentrations for different purposes, including all three listed here. Distilled white vinegar is typically about 5% acetic acid and can be used for cooking and cleaning. Higher concentrations of acetic acid can be corrosive to metal.
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Acetic acid is used in different concentrations for different purposes, including all three listed here. Distilled white vinegar is typically about 5% acetic acid and can be used for cooking and cleaning. Higher concentrations of acetic acid can be corrosive to metal.
US CSB recently called for greater use of remote isolation for major process equipment at facilities. Select the example of remote isolation.
Not quite.
In the event of a loss of containment of hazardous materials, correctly implemented remote isolation enables responders to stop the flow of those hazardous materials from a safe location.
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In the event of a loss of containment of hazardous materials, correctly implemented remote isolation enables responders to stop the flow of those hazardous materials from a safe location.
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