Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week
Test your knowledge relating to recent EH&S news—or use this quiz to stay sharp.
IATA recently posted the first update to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 66th Edition. How often does IATA publish new editions?
Not quite.
IATA publishes a new edition of the IATA DGR annually. The newest edition takes effect each year on January 1. IATA also releases updates to the current edition via Addendums which can alter compliance responsibilities for hazmat air shippers.
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IATA publishes a new edition of the IATA DGR annually. The newest edition takes effect each year on January 1. IATA also releases updates to the current edition via Addendums which can alter compliance responsibilities for hazmat air shippers.
Lithium battery air incidents increased by 16% in 2024 when compared to 2023. Which device contributed to the most incidents?
Not quite.
As of May 5, 2025, FAA attributed 27 of 89 lithium battery air incidents to battery packs/batteries. The next highest category was “Other electronic devices,” with 18 attributed incidents. Then cell phones with 16, vape devices with 15, and laptops with 13.
That's right.
As of May 5, 2025, FAA attributed 27 of 89 lithium battery air incidents to battery packs/batteries. The next highest category was “Other electronic devices,” with 18 attributed incidents. Then cell phones with 16, vape devices with 15, and laptops with 13.
OSHA updated its Site-Specific Targeting program to use more recent injury and illness data from which employer-submitted form?
Not quite.
OSHA uses CY 2021–2023 injury and illness data from Form 300A to select sites for inspection under its Site-Specific Targeting program, in effect now.
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OSHA uses CY 2021–2023 injury and illness data from Form 300A to select sites for inspection under its Site-Specific Targeting program, in effect now.
EPA rescinded three of five nationally enforceable drinking water standards for PFAS. Restrictions for which two substances remain in place?
Not quite.
In 2024, EPA published the first ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard aimed at protecting communities from exposure to “forever chemicals.” The rule set limits for PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (or “GenX”). PFOA and PFOS limits were most stringent, and only the restrictions for those two substances remain.
That's right.
In 2024, EPA published the first ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard aimed at protecting communities from exposure to “forever chemicals.” The rule set limits for PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (or “GenX”). PFOA and PFOS limits were most stringent, and only the restrictions for those two substances remain.
PHMSA plans to “revise and streamline” rules for transport of petroleum-based fuel. What is the most transported hazardous material?
Not quite.
The most transported class of hazardous materials is Class 3: Flammable liquids. The most recent data (2017) shows Class 3 accounting for approximately 83% of all transported hazardous materials in the United States. 2022 data should be available soon via the US Census Bureau.
That's right.
The most transported class of hazardous materials is Class 3: Flammable liquids. The most recent data (2017) shows Class 3 accounting for approximately 83% of all transported hazardous materials in the United States. 2022 data should be available soon via the US Census Bureau.
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