Risk Assessment
What is the primary hazard associated with reactive hazardous waste?
a) Fire hazards
b) Neurotoxicity
c) Explosion and toxic gas release
d) Radiation exposure
c) Explosion and toxic gas release
Which organization is primarily responsible for classifying carcinogens into different groups?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
D) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
What is the first step in the hazardous waste identification process?
A. Check if the waste is excluded from RCRA
B. Determine if the waste is listed
C. Check if it exhibits hazardous characteristics
D. Determine if it is a solid waste
D. Determine if it is a solid waste
How often are Hazardous Waste Generators required to provide the Department with information on the type and quantity of hazardous waste generated or transported?
(a) Annually
(b) Semi-annually
(c) Quarterly
(d) Monthly
(c) Quarterly
What is the main goal of pollution prevention?
A. To clean up waste after it's released
B. To prevent pollution before it happens
C. To store waste safely
D. To throw waste into the sea
B. To prevent pollution before it happens
What is the main function of engineering controls in hazardous waste management?
a) Educate workers on safety
b) Physically isolate or remove hazardous substances
c) Label hazardous materials
d) Detect genetic effects of radiation
b) Physically isolate or remove hazardous substances
What does "Group 1" in the IARC classification indicate?
A) Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity
B) Probably carcinogenic to humans
C) Possibly carcinogenic to humans
D) Carcinogenic to humans
D) Carcinogenic to humans
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazardous waste under RCRA?
A. Reactivity
B. Corrosivity
C. Flammability
D. Toxicity
C. Flammability
According to the regulations, who remains responsible for the hazardous waste generated until it is properly managed?
(a) The transporter of the waste
(b) The local government unit where the waste is generated
(c) The hazardous waste generator
(d) The DENR
(c) The hazardous waste generator
What is the main goal of waste minimization?
A. To increase production output
B. To reduce the amount of waste produced
C. To maximize the use of hazardous chemicals
D. To eliminate all business expenses
B. To reduce the amount of waste produced
What step in the risk assessment framework involves combining data to estimate overall risk and guide control measures?
a) Hazard Identification
b) Exposure Assessment
c) Risk Characterization
d) Dose-Response Assessment
c) Risk Characterization
Which of the following is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen?
A) Caffeine
B) Asbestos
C) Talcum powder
D) Aloe vera extract
B) Asbestos
What distinguishes the P List from the U List?
A. P List contains non-toxic substances, U List contains toxic
B. P List is for non-regulated wastes
C. P List is for acutely hazardous wastes, U List is for toxic hazardous wastes
D. U List is for industrial sources, P List is for chemical products
C. P List is for acutely hazardous wastes, U List is for toxic hazardous wastes
To which government agency are Hazardous Waste Generators required to submit their registration forms and fees?
(a) Department of Health (DOH)
(b) Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Regional Office
(c) Local Government Unit (LGU) - Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO)
(d) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
(b) Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Regional Office
Which of the following is a waste minimization technique that involves reducing inventory size and hazardous chemical use?
A. Volume reduction
B. Recovery
C. Inventory management
D. Equipment modification
C. Inventory management
Name the control method that involves the use of gloves, goggles, and protective suits to prevent direct contact with hazardous materials.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What is the definition of a Group 2B carcinogen according to IARC?
A) Carcinogenic to humans
B) Probably carcinogenic to humans
C) Possibly carcinogenic to humans
D) Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity
C) Possibly carcinogenic to humans
What is the purpose of exclusions in the hazardous waste identification process?
A. To eliminate all solid waste from regulation
B. To simplify the waste recycling process
C. To reduce unnecessary regulatory burden
D. To ensure all chemical waste is treated the same
C. To reduce unnecessary regulatory burden
How long is the validity of Hazardous Waste Generator ID?
3
What law in the Philippines supports pollution prevention by managing solid waste?
What type of hazardous waste can lead to radiation exposure and genetic effects?
Radioactive Waste
A chemical with limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans but sufficient evidence in animals would most likely fall into which IARC group?
Group 2A
Which list contains wastes from specific industrial sources like aluminum production?
K List
How many years should the waste generator keep the manifest forms?
3
Which company in Davao City converts single-use plastic wastes into useful products as a waste minimization effort?
Envirotech Waste Recycling Inc.