TCOLE HAZMAT Practice Study Questions 2024.

TCOLE HAZMAT Practice Study Questions 2024. Hazardous Material - CORRECT ANSWER a substance that when released, is capable of creating harm to people, the environment, and property. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - CORRECT ANSWER An EPA term for chemicals that, if released into the environment above a certain amount, must be reported, and, depending on the threat to the environment, federal involvement in handling the incident can be authorized. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION - CORRECT ANSWER Any weapon involving toxic or poisonous chemicals, disease organism, designed to release radiation. Extremely Hazardous Substance - CORRECT ANSWER An EPA term for chemicals that must be reported to the appropriate authorities if released above the threshold reporting quantity. Toxic Chemicals - CORRECT ANSWER An EPA term for chemicals whose total emissions or release must be reported annually by owners and operators of certain facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use a listed toxic chemical. Hazardous Wastes - CORRECT ANSWER An EPA term for chemicals that are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Hazardous Chemicals - CORRECT ANSWER An OSHA term that denotes any chemical that would be a risk to an employee if exposed in the work place. Dangerous Goods - CORRECT ANSWER In Canadian Transportation, hazardous materials are called Dangerous Goods. Yellow Pages - CORRECT ANSWER UN number