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 PHMSA stopped all enforcement of the Hazardous Materials Regulations due to the government shutdown.
Not quite.
US DOT's plan for operation during a lapse in appropriations included (but was not limited to) hazardous materials accident investigations, inspections of hazmat shipper facilities, and enforcement of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
That's right.
US DOT's plan for operation during a lapse in appropriations included (but was not limited to) hazardous materials accident investigations, inspections of hazmat shipper facilities, and enforcement of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
Undeclared lithium battery shipments can result in six-figure fines.
Not quite.
Lithium batteries are class 9 hazardous materials and the max penalty for a hazardous materials violation is $102,348 per day, per violation.
That's right.
Lithium batteries are class 9 hazardous materials and the max penalty for a hazardous materials violation is $102,348 per day, per violation.
Can you refuse noncompliant hazmat shipments after accepting them?
Not quite.
You cannot refuse to accept the shipment because it is already in your possession. You can either find a use for it or get rid of it. If you get rid of it, either as a waste, return-to-sender, or resale, it is important to remember that you are now offering a new shipment of hazmat.
It is now your responsibility to correct any mistakes made classifying, packaging, or labeling the shipment before you re-ship the package.
That's right.
You cannot refuse to accept the shipment because it is already in your possession. You can either find a use for it or get rid of it. If you get rid of it, either as a waste, return-to-sender, or resale, it is important to remember that you are now offering a new shipment of hazmat.
It is now your responsibility to correct any mistakes made classifying, packaging, or labeling the shipment before you re-ship the package.
Which general industry OSHA violation was cited most in FY 2025?
Not quite.
The most cited violation for general industry in 2025, and the second most cited overall, was the Hazard Communication Standard.
That's right.
The most cited violation for general industry in 2025, and the second most cited overall, was the Hazard Communication Standard.
The number of citations issued by OSHA has increased each year since 2021.
Not quite.
OSHA's citation count has not increased each year since 2021; citations declined in 2024 and 2025.
That's right.
OSHA's citation count has not increased each year since 2021; citations declined in 2024 and 2025.
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