Explore topic-wise MCQs in Hazardous Waste Management.

This section includes 38 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Hazardous Waste Management knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) recognizes _____________

A. Small employers who operate safety and health management system
B. Large employers who operate safety and health management system
C. All employers who operate safety and health management system
D. Workers who operate safety and health management system
Answer» B. Large employers who operate safety and health management system
2.

Employers in statistically low-hazard industries are exempt from maintaining OSHA 300 form records.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

When should be the form 300A posted?

A. January
B. February
C. March
D. April
Answer» C. March
4.

The OSHA Form 300 is an injury/illness log.

A. Injury
B. Analysis
C. Finance
D. Assistance
Answer» B. Analysis
5.

Hazard communication in OSHA conducts _________

A. Chemical analysis
B. Toxic exposure
C. Strength analysis
D. Hazard evaluations of the products
Answer» E.
6.

Under OSHA, employee has the right to access medical records.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

OSHA ensures that employees have been provided with _________

A. Job
B. PPE
C. Insurance
D. Security
Answer» C. Insurance
8.

OSHA assignment is to set standards and conduct _________

A. Inspections
B. Tests
C. Analysis
D. Estimation
Answer» B. Tests
9.

OSHA is part of the ___________ department of labour.

A. UK
B. US
C. India
D. Australia
Answer» C. India
10.

OSHA was created to _________

A. Data analysis
B. To reduce hazards
C. Ecological development
D. EIA analysis
Answer» C. Ecological development
11.

Under the OSH Act, employers are responsible for providing a __________

A. Safe workplace
B. Land
C. Insurance
D. Estimation
Answer» B. Land
12.

Consider the following statements regarding safety during the demolition of a multistorey building : 1. Demolition need not proceed storey by storey 2. Flour openings, not used for material chutes, should be enclosed with adequate guard rails3. Before demolition starts all lath and loose plaster shall be stripped off throughout the building 4. Adequate and well-stiffened lateral bracing shall be provided for walls Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
13.

Human engineering approach is followed to prevent accidents by giving due consideration to physical and mental limitations of the workers by

A. giving constant attention to how a worker is likely to react rather than how supervisor would like him to react
B. imposing too many safety rules
C. not permitting to make safety device or guard inoperative
D. giving first-aid attention in case of injury
Answer» B. imposing too many safety rules
14.

In order to limit the seriousness of an accident, emergency controls should be provided with which of the following as determining factors in the location of emergency stops?

A. Speed and ease of operation
B. Common sense of workers
C. Nearest exits and checkpoints
D. Supervisors and decision-makers
Answer» B. Common sense of workers
15.

Consider the following provisions regarding safety on highways, where major improvement works may also be in progress:1. Highly visible barricades to avoid falling of vehicles in deep interspaces ahead (including drainages)2. Wire-net provisions to ward off road slippages3. Signages for wild-animals crossing (like deer, elephant, etc.)4. Signages on minor gradientsWhich of the above are relevant?

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer» E.
16.

Consider the following statements :i. The failure of many structuresii. Accidents on major highwaysiii. Discharge of effluents which pollute riversiv. Dangerous gas emissionsThese are attributable to :1. Improper design2. Not adhering to proper maintenance practices3. Lack of proper inspection and quality control during construction4. Corruption amongst several con-caned individuals5. Lack of public concernSelect the most appropriate answer using the codes given below :

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 3, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer» E.
17.

Fire extinguisher is ______

A. Active fire protection system
B. Passive fire protection system
C. To be brought during fire hazard
D. Fire detection unit
Answer» B. Passive fire protection system
18.

Consider the goals of the safety policy of a company, at once designating also the responsibilities and authority for their achievement : 1. Safety of employees and the public at large 2. Efforts to be made to involve all managers. supervisors and employees in the development and implementation of safety procedures 3. Clearing of all caveats that may tell on keeping the morale of the employees high Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
19.

Direction: It consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Statement (I)’ and the others as ‘Statement (II)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below:Statement (I): Lifts and external staircases are provided with access from the lobby area of each floor in multistorey blocks. The external staircase must be accessible through self-closing, 180° - swing unlocked doors (with provision for locking at appropriate conditions) Statement (II): Such staircases should not be inadvertently subjected to spreading of smoke, but mist yet provide unhindered exit from the lobby of each floor.

A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
B. Both statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true, but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C. Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false
D. ​Statement (I) is false, but Statement (II) is true
Answer» C. Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false
20.

In case of arc welding, one should protect his eyes using

A. Dark glass screen
B. Mask
C. Safety goggles
D. Sun goggles
Answer» B. Mask
21.

Hoists and lifts used for carrying persons shall be fitted with

A. Electric light
B. Exhaust fan
C. At least two ropes or chains separately connected
D. Gear mechanism
Answer» D. Gear mechanism
22.

For which of the following sectors do comprehensive safety and health statutes, for regulating Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) at work places, exist at present in India ?

A. Mining, Factories, Ports and Agriculture
B. Factories, Mining, Agriculture and Construction
C. Mining, Factories, Ports and Construction
D. Factories, Ports, Agriculture and Construction
Answer» D. Factories, Ports, Agriculture and Construction
23.

Consider the following statements regarding Ergonomic Design:1. Reducing the stress on the spinal cord and providing for lesser fatigue-causing sitting arrangements.2. Arrangements of keys on the computer keyboard towards optimizing finger stress level.3. Catering to increasing demand to produce more pleasing objects.Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
24.

HAZARD_COMMUNICATION_IN_OSHA_CONDUCTS______?$

A. Chemical analysis
B. Toxic exposure
C. Strength analysis
D. Hazard evaluations of the products
Answer» E.
25.

When should be the form 300A posted?$

A. January
B. February
C. March
D. April
Answer» C. March
26.

The OSHA Form 300 is an injury/illness log.$

A. Injury
B. Analysis
C. Finance
D. Assistance
Answer» B. Analysis
27.

When was OSHA enacted?

A. 1980
B. 1930
C. 1945
D. 1970
Answer» E.
28.

Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) recognizes _____

A. Small employers who operate safety and health management system
B. Large employers who operate safety and health management system
C. All employers who operate safety and health management system
D. Workers who operate safety and health management system
Answer» B. Large employers who operate safety and health management system
29.

Employers in statistically low-hazard industries are exempt from maintaining OSHA 300 form records. True or False.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
30.

What is OSHA Form 301?

A. Sickness log
B. Individual incident report
C. Chemical log
D. Finance log
Answer» C. Chemical log
31.

Under OSHA, employee has the right to access medical records. True or False?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
32.

OSHA ensures that employees have been provided with _____

A. Job
B. PPE
C. Insurance
D. Security
Answer» C. Insurance
33.

OSHA assignment is to set standards and conduct _____

A. Inspections
B. Tests
C. Analysis
D. Estimation
Answer» B. Tests
34.

In the case of fatal accident, when should be a report filed for nearest OSHA office?

A. Within 24 hours
B. Within 48 hours
C. Within 8 hours
D. Within 4 hours
Answer» D. Within 4 hours
35.

OSHA is part of the ______ department of labour.

A. UK
B. US
C. India
D. Australia
Answer» C. India
36.

Which act establishes responsibilities and rights for employers and employees?

A. SARA
B. RCRA
C. CERCLA
D. OSHA
Answer» E.
37.

OSHA was created to _____

A. Data analysis
B. To reduce hazards
C. Ecological development
D. EIA analysis
Answer» C. Ecological development
38.

Under the OSH Act, employers are responsible for providing a ______

A. Safe workplace
B. Land
C. Insurance
D. Estimation
Answer» B. Land