To lessen environmental incident, operating personnel should know:

To lessen environmental incident, operating personnel should know:

a. the material they are dealing with
b. the isolation points in the process
c. that is requires to contain a release
d. the problems that an upset in a process may cause to the environment
e. all of these

Answer: E

A valuable tool in recognition of an environmental problem is the use of:

A valuable tool in recognition of an environmental problem is the use of:

a. WHIMIS
b. TDG systems
c. operating systems
d. reporting systems
e. incident systems

Answer: A

As a plant ages, changes in operating conditions that affect the environment are the responsibility of:

As a plant ages, changes in operating conditions that affect the environment are the responsibility of:

a. the Energy Resources Conservation Board
b. the company operating the plant
c. OH&S
d. the Environmental Review Board
e. plant operating personnel

Answer: E

"Permanent action":

"Permanent action":

a. deal with and eliminates the root problem
b. allows you to live with the problem indefinitely
c. is unattainable
d. requires a plan to address the problem at the earliest opportunity
e. suggests a time frame for follow up

Answer: A

The ability of operating personnel to deal with abnormal environmental conditions in a timely and efficient manner is facilitated by:

The ability of operating personnel to deal with abnormal environmental conditions in a timely and efficient manner is facilitated by:

a. incident plans
b. emergency plans
c. adaptive action plans
d. permanent action plans
e. continuous action plans

Answer: B

New facilities such as compressor stations require:

New facilities such as compressor stations require:

a. a soil impact study
b. an air quality impact study
c. a gas conservation study
d. a noise impact statement
e. a wildlife impact statement

Answer: D

The most beneficial and effective action in the reduction of environmental impacts is:

The most beneficial and effective action in the reduction of environmental impacts is:

a. be true to past practises
b. attitude
c. to never criticize past practises
d. to stick with original procedures
e. none of the above

Answer: B

Which of the following, created by operating facilities may have an adverse effect on the environment:

Which of the following, created by operating facilities may have an adverse effect on the environment:

a. noise generation
b. incomplete combustion
c. planned vapour release
d. solid non-toxic wastes
e. all of these

Answer: E

Most proficient method of dealing with environmental impacts due to wastes is to ______.

Most proficient method of dealing with environmental impacts due to wastes is to ______.

a. ensure that disposal of material waste confirms with required legislation
b. avoid the generation og hazardous waste
c. conduct periodic inspections of the company used to dispose of hazardous waste
d. use long term storage
e. provide plant personnel with proper protective equipment

Answer: B

Soil contaminated by hazardous material should be:

Soil contaminated by hazardous material should be:

a. flushed with plenty of water
b. neutralized by an acid or basic solution
c. removed, places in sealed containers and disposed of
d. contained within the defined boundary
e. heated to above 500 degrees C to drive off the contaminants

Answer: C

Hazardous material that may migrate, leak or accumulate from storage or operating facilities is dealt with:

Hazardous material that may migrate, leak or accumulate from storage or operating facilities is dealt with:

a. a company liability study
b. an Energy Resources Conservation Board approved plan
c. by identifying the boundaries, taking core samples of the soil to determine the circumference and depth of the area affected
d. by reporting to the Energy Resources Conservation Board
e. by reporting to Provincial Environmental Authorities

Answer: C

When decommissioning and abandoning a processing site

When decommissioning and abandoning a processing site

a. a site restoration proposal must be done
b. an environmental impact study and remedial plan must be made
c. an Energy Resources Conservation Board approved plan must be followed
d. use long term storage
e. provide plant personnel with proper protective equipment

Answer: B

One of the statements below about an existing facility being shut down and decommissioned is false.

One of the statements below about an existing facility being shut down and decommissioned is false.

a. any future liability is of no consequence
b. the site must be left in a condition suitable for alternate uses
c. it must pose no future threat to public health
d. creates no future liability
e. it must pose no future threat to the environment

Answer: A

The acceptable design sound level heard at the nearest permanently or seasonally occupied dwelling would be stated in the:

The acceptable design sound level heard at the nearest permanently or seasonally occupied dwelling would be stated in the:

a. soil impact study
b. wildlife impact statement
c. noise impact statement
d. air quality study
e. gas conservation study

Answer: C

The first action of plant personnel upon finding unplanned environmental excursion is:

The first action of plant personnel upon finding unplanned environmental excursion is:

a. to report the incident to OH&S
b. to report the incident to Provincial Environmental Authorities
c. to report the incident to E.R.C.B.
d. Minimize and control the release
e. alert the rest of the plant personnel

Answer: D