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What are the two types of supervisors under the EPA? |
- Abatement Officers - Investigations and Enforcement Branch |
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What is the chain of command under the EPA? |
1. Environmental Minister 2. Deputy Minister (DM) & Assistants (ADM) 3. Managers (Area, Department, Branch, Or District) 4. Supervisors 5. Abatement Officers and Investigations and Enforcement Branch |
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What are the three types of abatement inspectors under the EPA? |
- General - Drinking Water - Nutrient Management |
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What are the goals the Open For Business Act? |
Government attempting to streamline and improve legislation affecting Ontario Businesses: - Simplify, Reduce and Streamline Approvals - Change and Modernize Regulations - Improve Transparency |
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What type of legislation is the EPA? |
Comprehensive Legislation |
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What is a contaminant? |
Any solid, liquid, gas, odour, heat, sound, vibration, radiation, or combination of any of them resulting directly or indirectly from human activities that causes or may cause an adverse effect |
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What is a pollutant? |
Means a contaminant other than heat, sound, vibrations or radiation, and means any substance from which a pollutant can be derived |
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What is the Natural Environment? |
Means the air, land and water, or any combination thereof, of the Province of Ontario |
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What is Air? |
Means open air not enclosed in a building, structure, machine, chimney stack or flue |
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What is Water? |
Means surface water and ground water or either of them |
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What is Land? |
Means surface land not enclosed in a building, land covered by water and all subsoil, or any combination or part thereof |
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What is a Generator? |
Where waste is generated - "operator of a waste generation facility" |
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What is a Carrier? |
How waste is transferred from a Generator to a Receiver - "operator of a waste transportation system" |
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What is a Receiver? |
Where waste is processed or disposed - "operator of any facility to which waste is transferred by the carrier" |
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Operation of a Waste Disposal Site or Waste Management System must be with and in accordance with _____________________ |
Environmental Compliance Approval |
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What are the two types of waste? |
- Subject Waste - Solid Non-Hazardous Waste (Municipal Waste) |
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What are the two types of Subject Waste? |
- Liquid Industrial Waste - Hazardous Waste |
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What is Solid Non-Hazardous Waste? |
Municipal Waste |
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What Act is used to develop programs and guidelines to reduce waste in areas designated by the Minister, including blue boxes, used tires, used oil and electronic waste? |
Waste Diversion Act |
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When does the Federal Government regulate hazardous waste? |
Extra-Provincial Movement (CEPA) |
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What does the Provincial Government regulate hazardous waste? |
- Approvals and Control - Interprovincial Movement |
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When does the Municipal Government regulate hazardous waste? |
- Household hazardous waste collection - Municipal sewer use by-law |
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What is the Cradle to Grave principle? |
Subject waste is managed in such a fashion that it is monitored and regulated from the time it is first created until it reaches its final disposal or treatment |
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How is hazardous waste classified? |
A 3 digit code (class) along with its characteristic - 251L |
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How is it determined whether a waste is a solid or a liquid? |
Slump Test |
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Certificates of Approval and Environmental Compliance Approval gives permission to _________________ |
Act outside the legislative standards |
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Records of waste that has been stored more than 90 days are required to be kept for ______ years |
2 |
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Waste cannot be stored for more than ______ years without approval |
2 |
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Record keeping for hazardous waste must begin as soon as ____ is accumulated |
5 kg |
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Record keeping for Liquid Industrial Waste must begin as soon as ____ is accumulated |
25 L |
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How often must you register as a generator of subject waste? |
Annually |
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What must a waste generator do if they cannot confirm waste reached its intended destination? |
Notify Ministry |
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What aspect of water usage does the EPA apply? |
Ice Huts |
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What is the regulation around ice huts under the EPA? |
s. 24(2) - No person shall discharge or cause or permit the discharge of any waste on ice over any water except in accordance with the regulations |
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What acts in the 1880's gave control of water ands wastewater to municipalities? |
- Public Health Act (1880) - Municipal Waterworks Act (1882)
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When did Toronto begin chlorinating drinking water |
1910 |
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Define construction under the OWRA? |
Includes reconstruction, improvement, extension, alteration, replacement and repairs, and "construct" has a corresponding meaning |
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Define discharge under the OWRA? |
"when used as a verb, includes add, deposit, emit or leak and, when used as noun, includes addition, deposit, emission or leak" |
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Define Land under the OWRA? |
Includes any estate, term, easement, right or interest in, to, over or affecting land |
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Define Owner under the OWRA? |
Means a municipality or person having authority to construct, maintain, operate, repair, improve or extend water works or sewage works |
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Define Person under the OWRA? |
Includes a municipality |
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Define Sewage under the OWRA? |
Includes drainage, storm water, commercial wastes, and industrial wastes and such other matter or substance as is specified by the regulations |
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Who is guilty of an offence under the OWRA? |
Every person that discharges or causes or be discharged, or permits the discharge of material into the water, shore, bank or any place that may impair the quality of water |
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Every person who is guilty of an offence under the OWRA shall forthwith __________________ |
Notify the Ministry of the discharge or escape |
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Under the OWRA, when is the quality of water deemed to be impaired by the discharge of material? |
- Causes or may cause injury or interference with any living organism in the water/soil/sediment - Causes or may cause injury or interference if the water/soil/sediment or a living organism in the water is consumed - May degrade the appearance, taste or odour of the water - A toxicity test, diluted or undiluted shows toxicity - Peer reviewed scientific publication indicates such - Material is prescribed (regulations) |
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What permit do you need to take water? |
Permit to Take Water (PTTW) |
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When is a permit to take water required? |
When taking exceeds 50,000 liters per day |
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When is a Permit to Take Water not required? |
- Farms for watering of livestock - Household use - Firefighting - Structures that have existed unaltered since March 29, 1961 |
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What activity requires a Permit to Take Water? |
Farms for irrigation of crops |
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What is a Well under the OWRA? |
Means a HOLE made in the ground to LOCATE OR TO OBTAIN GROUND WATER or to TEST OR TO OBTAIN INFORMATION IN RESPECT OF GROUND WATER OR AN AQUIFER and INCLUDES A SPRING AROUND OR IN WHICH WORKS ARE MADE or equipment that is installed for collection or transmission of water and that is or is likely to be used as a source of WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
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Under the OWRA, no person shall construct a ______ in a regulated area without a permit |
Well |
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Under the OWRA, only the holders of a ________________ may construct a well? |
Well Contractors Licence |
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Under the OWRA, only the holder of a ________________ may work at the construction of a well |
Well Technicians Licence |
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Under the OWRA, how much do industries pay for water consumption? |
$3.71 per million litres |
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What are typically industries involved in water usage? |
- Beverage Companies - Canneries - Fertilizer Manufacturers |
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What does Sewage Works mean? |
Means any works for the collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal of sewage or any part of such works, but does not include PLUMBING to which the Building Code Act applies |
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What are the regulations around sewage works? |
- No person shall establish, alter, extend, or replace new or existing sewage works - No person shall use or operate sewage works without approval and in compliance with approval |
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What industries to sewage works regulations apply to? |
- Formal Municipal Sewage Treatment Works - Smaller Private Works - Works where sewage is land applied - Large subsurface systems (10,000L or more/day) |
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What industries are exempt from sewage works regulations? |
- Pre treatment facilities before discharging to sanitary - Individual septic fields - Drainage works - Sewage service connections |
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What is the purpose of Regulation 903 under the OWRA? |
- Sets standards for training and certification of well contractors and technicians - Construction, maintenance, and decommissioning of wells |
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What is the purpose of Regulatoin 450/07 under the OWRA? |
Industries that consume water must now record consumption and pay for usage |
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What is Litter under the EPA? |
Any material left or abandoned in a place other than a receptacle |
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What is the fine for littering under the EPA? |
First offence- $1000 Each subsequent offence- $2000 |
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What is a spill under the EPA? |
A discharge, - into the natural environment - from or out of a structure, vehicle or other container, and - that is abnormal in quality or quantity in light of the circumstances |
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What is required of companies under the EPA with regards to spills? |
Designated companies must prepare spill contingency plans |
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What is included in a spill contingency plan? |
- Measures to prevent spills - Notification if a spill occurs - Clean up plans |
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Who must a person notify if they are responsible for a spill under the EPA? |
- MOE - Municipality in which the spill occurred |
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What must be indicating when reporting a spill under the EPA? |
- Person Responsible - Nature of the Spill - Steps being taken to clean it up |
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What persons of authority are required to notify the MOE of spills? |
- Police Officers - Municipal Officer - Member of any other public authority |
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What must the owner of a pollutant and the person having control of that pollutant do when a spill occurs under the EPA? |
Do everything practicable to prevent, eliminate and ameliorate the adverse effect and to restore the natural environment |
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When may the Minister order agents of the MOE to undertake the cleanup of a spill? |
- The person responsible failed to do so - The person responsible cannot be readily identified/found - The person responsible requests assitance |
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When is compensation for a spill or ministry activity not required under the EPA? |
- Person responsible can demonstrate due diligence - Act of War - Act of God - Deliberate Sabotage |
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Where can an MOE inspector inspect under the EPA? |
Any place or part of the natural environment reasonable believed by the officer to be governed by the Act or Regulations |
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What are the stop signals used by provincial officers under the EPA? |
Vehicle- intermittent flashes of red light Vessel- intermittent flashes of blue light Hand Signal- only when an officer is reasonably identifiable as a provincial officer |
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When may a Provincial Officer prohibit entry into a place under the EPA? |
- Conducting an Inspection - Conducting a Search - Waiting for a warrant |
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Under what circumstances may a provincial officer prohibit entry into a place under the EPA? |
- There is something that will afford evidence of an offence - There may be a discharge to the natural environment that will cause an adverse effect |
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How long can a provincial officer prohibit entry into a place under the EPA? |
2 business days - then must get judicial order |
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When may a provincial officer conduct a search without a warrant under the EPA? |
- Discharge of contaminant that is likely to cause an adverse effect - Any violation of the Act relating to hazardous or hauled liquid industrial waste |
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What are the maximum penalties for a person under the EPA? |
1st conviction: $50,000 per day 2nd conviction: 100,000 per day or 1 year in jail or both |
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What are the maximum penalties for a corporation under the EPA? |
1st conviction: $250,000 per day 2nd conviction: $500,000 per day |
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What are the penalties for a corporation under the special provision section of the EPA? |
1st conviction: $25,000 - $6,000,000 2nd conviction: $50,000 - $10,000,000 3+ conviction: $100,000 - 10,000,000 |
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What are the penalties for a person under the special provisions section of the EPA? |
1st conviction: $5,000 - $4,000,000 2nd conviction: $10,000 - $6,000,000 3+ conviction: $20,000 - $6,000,000 Imprisonment of 5 years less one day Both fines and imprisonment |
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What are the offences regarding the sale of automobiles under the EPA? |
- Sell, offer, advertise or expose for sale a vehicle that does not comply with the Regs - Sell, offer, advertise or expose for sale a vehicle that does not have its originally equipped emission control equipment installed |
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Is it an offence to remove manufacturer installed emission control equipment? |
Yes - May replace equipment with like or equivalent |
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What are the offences regarding operation of automobiles under the EPA? |
- Operate a vehicle prohibited by the Regs - Operate a vehicle without manufacturers emission control equipment functioning as designed |
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What are the different types of emission controls? |
- Catalytic Converter - Evaporative Canister - Exhaust Gas Recirculating Valve - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve |
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How does a Catalytic Converter Work? |
- Exhaust gases pass through a medium coated with noble metals - Unburnt fuel are burned off by heating cat up - Carbon monoxide picks up an oxygen atom and becomes carbon dioxide which is not as bad - Nitrous oxide is converted to nitrogen |
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How does an Evaporative Canister? |
- Contains activated carbon - Hydrocarbons are gathered on the activated carbon and held - Upon starting the engine, hydrocarbons are vacuumed back into the engine and consumed by the engine |
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How does an Exhaust Gas Recirculating Valve work? |
- Connected to the exhaust manifold - Exhaust gas is partially sent back into intake manifold to allow unburnt hydrocarbons to be used |
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How does a Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Work? |
- Some hydrocarbons slip around the pistons (blowby) - Valve opens and permits vapours to be re-introduced to the combustion chamber |
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What is the weight of a heavy vehicle? |
Over 4,500 kilograms |
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What is the weight of a light vehicle? |
Under 4,500 kilograms |
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What is the "opacity" of car emissions? |
Light absorption or blocking by vehicle emissions typically expressed as a percentage |
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What constitutes an offence with regards to emissions under the EPA? |
15 seconds of visible light in any 5 minute period |
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How are the emissions of a light gas powered vehicle tested? |
- Dynamometer - OBD2 |
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How are the emissions of a light diesel powered vehicle tested? |
OBD2 test |
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How are the emissions of a heavy diesel powered vehicle tested? |
- Opacity Test - Visually |
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What are inspectors in the Vehicle Emissions Enforcement Unit looking for during roadside enforcement? |
- Visible Emissions - Missing Components - Altered Governor (diesel) - Roadside Opacity Test |
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Why are MOE officers an asset to police officers enforcing street racing? |
MOE officers can seize permits and plates due to EPA violations |
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When may an inspector issue an order under the OWRA? |
- Where a CONTRAVENTION is identified of the Act, Regs, or ECA (CofA) - Preventative measures where there is a potential DISCHARGE TO WATER - Order to sewage works or water works that is in public interest |
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When is a person who receives an order not prosecuted under the OWRA |
A person who fully complies with the conditions of their order |
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What are the maximum penalties for a person under the OWRA? |
1st offence: $50,000 Subsequent offences: $100,000 1 year in jail or both |
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What are the maximum penalties for a person under the OWRA? |
1st offence: 250,000 per day Subsequent offences: $500,000 per day |
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When a person has violated 30(1) and 30(2), 98 or violated C of A, what are the maximum penalties under the OWRA? |
1st offence: $5,000 - $4,000,000 2nd offence: $10,000 - $6,000,000 Subsequent offences: $20,000 - $6,000,000 5 years in jail or both |
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What a corporation has violated 30(1) and 30(2), 98 or violated C of A, what are the maximum penalties under the OWRA? |
1st offence: $25,000 - $6,000,000 2nd offence: $50,000 - $10,000,000 Subsequent offences: $100,000 - $10,000,000 |
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What type of industry is exempt from the regulations regarding discharge of waste under the EPA? |
Normal farming practices |
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What are the two types of orders issued by the Director under the EPA? |
- Control Orders (Section 7) - Stop Orders (Section 8) |
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When is a Control Order issued by the director under the EPA? |
On evidence of a Provincial Officer, a control order may be issued if a contaminant is being discharged and is LIKELY TO CAUSE AN ADVERSE EFFECT or if the discharge is banned by the regulation |
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When is a Stop Order issued by the director under the EPA? |
Issued when the director believes on RG that a discharge constitutes an IMMEDIATE DANGER TO HUMAN HEALTH |
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Who must be notified when a Control Order or Stop Order has been issued? |
Local Municipality |
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You require an _________________ to construct or alter any process that may discharge a contaminant |
Environmental Compliance Approval |
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What is the difference between the notification requirements under sections 13 and 15 under the EPA? |
13: Must FORTHWITH notify the MOE of an discharge that exceeds the regulations. DOES NOT REQUIRE ADVERSE EFFECT 15: Must FORTHWITH notify the MOE of any discharge that causes or is likely to cause an adverse effect |
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Why is the definition of adverse effect so broad? |
To allow for flexibility/variety of environmental situations |
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Who issues ECAs under the EPA? |
The director of the MOE |
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What is an Environmental Compliance Approval? |
A permit that recognizes that a person is engaging in an activity that causes or may cause release of a contaminant |
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What must be submitted by an applicant to receive an ECA? |
- Application - Prescribed Fee |
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Environmental Compliance Approvals are subject to the ____________ |
Environmental Bill of Rights |
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What are the operating conditions listed on an ECA? |
1. Monitoring/Testing 2. Physical Inspections 3. Emission Limits 4. Types or quantities of material 5. Record keeping 6. Submission of Reports 7. Process types or methods 8. Review |
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What industries only have to go online and show they have an ECA? |
- Automotive Refinishing - Standby Power systems - Heating systems |
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What is the current industry charge structure under Regulation 347 under the EPA? |
$50 Annual Registration $5/Manifest $10/Tonne $0 if recycled |
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Wastes shipped offsite must be _________ |
Manifested |
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________________ are responsible to register and characterize their wastes |
Generators |
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What do Abatement Inspectors do? |
Find problems and make them better - Will write part 1, never part 3 |
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What are the regional Director Divisions? |
- North - South - East - West - Central |
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What does the Investigations and Enforcement Branch do? |
Gather evidence for prosecution |
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What is "Agent Provocateur? |
Investigators using help from inspectors to help their case |
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What does "comprehensive" legislation mean? |
Tells you what to do and how to do it (EPA) |
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What city has the dirties landfill in Canada? |
Ottawa |
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MOE Officers are _______________ |
Provincial Officers |
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An Environmental Compliance Approval is _______________ |
a licence to pollute in certain quanities |
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What is the number one compliance tool used by the MOE? |
Review of Compliance Approvals |
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Why are white and black tanks used on a Hazardous Waste Tank Farm? |
White- Reflect heat to allow contents to remain cold and solidified Black- Absorbs heat to keep contents from freezing and allows contents to flow |
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How large must the spill containment system be? |
110% of Largest Tank |
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What aspect of the EPA does water usage apply? |
Ice Shelters |
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What is the difference between Subject Waste and Solid Non-Hazardous Waste? |
Subject Waste: Almost Always Processed Solid Non- Hazardous: Rarely Processed |
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Where does solid non-hazardous waste go? |
Landfills |
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How is blended waste classified? |
Uses the classification of the most hazardous element |
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What kind of offence are spills and what defence does this provide? |
Strict Liability which allows for due diligence defence |
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What documents are requested on the stop of a vehicle for an MOE check? |
- Manifests - Drivers Licence - Insurance |
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Under the MOE, a provincial officer may get a ________________ which allows them to get into a dwelling or place of business |
Judicial Inspection Order |
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If something has a flashpoint of less than 100 F, it is classified as _____________ |
Flammable |
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If something has a flashpoint between 100 - 200 F, it is classified as ______________ |
Combustable |
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What does an oxidizer do? |
Increases oxygen levels |
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What are acute effects? |
- Occur Rapidly - No long term effects |
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What are chronic effects? |
- Take a long time to develop - Permanently damage body |
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What is the Duration of Exposure Rule? |
The longer you are exposed to a chemical the worse the effects will be |
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What is a corrosive? |
Something that dissolves other substances - Acids or bases |
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What is an Irritant? |
Similar to corrosive but less serious effects - Often a diluted corrosive |
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What are Toxic Substances? |
Substances that can disrupt physical processes Usually produce Acute Effects Can produce carcinogens causing long term effects |
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How long must someone rinse with water when exposed to a hazardous chemical? |
15 minutes |
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What is Site Characterization? |
Identifying what chemical has been spilled |
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What does HAZWOPER stand for? |
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response |
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HAZWOPER sets out the guidelines for what 3 hazardous material activities? |
- Storage - Handling - Disposal |
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What are the two important areas of "Monitoring" under HAZWOPER? |
- Detection - Surveillance |
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What is the purpose of "Detection" under HAZWOPER? |
Determines what hazardous materials are present at a site |
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What is the purpose of the "Surveillance" under HAZWOPER? |
Keeping tabs on hazardous chemicals over time |
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What are the two Exposure Monitoring Devices under HAZWOPER? |
- Direct Reading Instruments (instant info) - Sampling Collection Devices (collect airborne contaminants for lab evaluation) |
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What is IDLH? |
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health |
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If oxygen levels fall to below ________ there will not be enough oxygen to breathe |
19.5% |
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If oxygen levels rise above _______ the air will become combustable? |
25% |
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What is a CGI? |
Combustible Gas Indicator |
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What is the purpose of a CGI? |
Detect gases which have the potential to ignite |
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What is a GC? |
Gas Chromatograph |
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What is the purpose of a GC? |
Forces air through a substance that absorbs contaminants to be evaluated |
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What are PIDs? |
Photo-Ionization Detectors |
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What is the purpose of PIDs? |
Takes samples of airborne contaminants and strip them of their electrons |
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When is Level A PPE used? |
Situation of Greatest Danger to skin or lungs |
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What is Level A PPE? |
- Respirators - Full Face Piece - Positive Pressure |
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What is Level B PPE? |
- Self Contained Breathing Apparatus or Supplied Air Respirators - No Encapsulating Suit - Chemical Protective Clothing - 1 or 2 Piece Chemical Suit - Outer and Inner chemically resistant gloves |
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What is Level C PPE? |
- Air Purifying Respirators - Doesn't Have its own Air Supply - Negative Pressure |
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What is Level D PPE? |
- Coveralls - Chemical Resistant Boots or Shoes - Safety Glasses or Goggles - Work Gloves - Long Underwear (NO UA) |
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When is Level D PPE used? |
Situations of least danger, air is safe, nuisance contamination protection |
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When is Level B PPE used? |
Less severe threat to skin or lungs |
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When is Level C PPE used? |
When you can breathe the air with help, you know what the contaminants are |
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What causes heat stress? |
Hazardous chemical suits interfere with the bodies ability to cool itself |
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What steps can be taken to avoid heat stress? |
- Alternate Work/Rest Periods - Work During Cool Periods - Drink Lots of Water - Replace Fluids and Electrolytes |
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What are some of the limitations associated with PPE? |
- Restricted Movements - Heat Stress - Decreased Ability to Handle Things - Limited Hearing and Vision |
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What is SCBA? |
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus |
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What is SAR? |
Supplied Air Respirators |
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What is APR? |
Air Purifying Respirators |
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What is CPC? |
Chemical Protective Clothing |
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What is PAPR? |
Positive Air Purifying Respirator |
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What is the main problem with using respirators? |
People don't take time to evaluate and feel they are invincible |
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Under what section of the EPA are contraventions measures issued?
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Section 157
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Under section 157 of the EPA, a provincial officer may issue an order to any person the officer reasonably believes is contravening..
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- The Act or Regulations
- A provision of another order issued under the Act - A condition of a C of A, licence or permit |
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Under what section of the EPA are preventative measures issued?
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Section 157.1
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Under section 157.1 of the EPA, a provincial officer may issue an order to any person who owns or who has management or control of an undertaking or property if the Provincial Officer reasonably believes that the requirement specified in the order are necessary or advisable..
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1. To prevent or reduce the risk of a discharge or a contaminant into the natural environment from the undertaking or property
2. To prevent, decrease, or eliminate an adverse effect that may result from the discharge of a contaminant |
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What must be included in a Contraventions Order under the EPA?
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1. Contravener
2. Section Contravened 3. Compliance Date 4. Location of Contravention 5. Action Required 6. Nature of Contrevention |
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What works may be required under an order made under the EPA?
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- Achieve compliance with provisions
- Prevent continuation or repetition of offences - Securing through locks, gates, fences, etc. - Removal of Waste - Repairing Environmental Damage - Providing Alternate Water Supplies - Submitting applications for approval - Monitoring and Recording |
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What must be included in a Preventative Measures Order under the EPA?
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1. Person to whom the order is targeted
2. Authority (157.1) 3. Compliance Date 4. Rationale/Circumstances (Link to Hazard) 5. Action Required |
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What are the characteristics of the Narrative/Report in an order issued by a provincial officer under the EPA?
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- A clear description of events and observations of the inspector
- Can provide guidelines to persons (References standards of other agencies) - Choose wording carefully do not require or direct them to do additional things |
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What are good and bad examples of guidances provided by a provincial offences officer?
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Good: "In complying with order 1 of this report, the employer may wish to consult.."
Bad: "In complying with order 1 of this report, the employer shall conduct the work in accordance with.." |
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How many requirements should be included per ordered item and why?
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One requirement, makes appeal much easier
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What were the circumstances around the creation of the Safe Water Drinking Act?
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Walkerton Report suggested 93 recommendations
- Recommended that the Provincial Government should enact a Safe Drinking Water Act to deal with matters related to the treatment and distribution of drinking water |
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What are some regulations made under the Safe Drinking Water Act?
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169/03- Drinking Water Standards
170/03- Drinking Water Systems 242/05- Compliance and Enforcement |
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Who is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act?
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- All municipal and regulated non-municipal drinking water systems
- All labs and persons providing services for the testing of drinking water - Owners of Drinking Water Systems - Operators - The Ministry |
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What is Drinking Water under the SDWA?
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- Water that is intended for human consumption
- Water that is required by an Act, reg, order, municipality by-law or other document to be potable, and to meet or exceed the requirements of the prescribed drinking water standards |
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Under the SDWA, what are the powers and duties of the Minister under ss. 3(1)?
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- Recommend drinking water standards
- Develop training programs for operators - Provide technical assistance to operators - Make Grants and loans to support research and to assist in the planning, operation, development, improvement and enlarging of drinking water systems - Make Regulations |
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Under the SDWA, what are the powers and duties of the Minister under ss. 3(4), 4, and 7?
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- Prepare an annual drinking water report and submit to the legislature
- Establish the "Advisory Council on Drinking Water Quality and Testing Standards - Appoint a Chief Drinking Water Inspector |
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What are the requirements for a certificate under the SDWA?
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No person shall operate a drinking water system unless the person holds a valid operators certificate
(Class 1, 2, 3, 4, depending on size of system) |
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What are the requirements for reporting under the SDWA?
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The owner, operating authority and testing laboratory are all required to report tests where adverse water quality is observed
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What is the prohibition under section 20 of the SDWA?
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No person shall cause or permit any thing to enter a drinking water system if it could result in..
- A drinking water health hazard - A contravention of a prescribed standard - Interference with the normal operation of a system |
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What are the regulations around non- municipal systems under the SDWA?
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May not establish a drinking water system that will serve a major residential development (6 or more private residences) without municipal consent
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Under the SDWA, Laboratories that offer drinking water testing services must be..
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- Accredited to conduct the test
- Inspected by the Ministry - Licenced by the Ministry |
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What are some inspector powers under the Safe Drinking Water Act?
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- Enter and Inspect w/o warrant
- Require something to be operated - Take Samples - Conduct Tests - Require Tests to be Conducted - Examine Documents |
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What may the Minister and Director order if it is believed that an imminent drinking water hazard exists?
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1. Immediately cease or restrict the operation of the system
2. Provide the users of the system with an alternative supply of drinking water 3. Notify the users of the system of the order 4. Operate, maintain and repair the system in such manner and with such equipment as the director orders 5. Sample, test, monitor and report with respect to the quality of any waters 6. Assess and report with respect to the condition of any specified part of the drinking water system 7. Secure any land place or thing |
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How often must inspections of municipal drinking water system be conducted?
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Annually
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Under the SDWA, all deficiencies (except those that represent a drinking water health hazard) to be ordered within _______ days (mandatory abatement)
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14
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Under the SDWA, laboratories that test drinking water must be inspected every _____ years
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2
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What are the penalties for individuals under the SDWA?
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$20,000/day for first offence
$50,000 per day or one year in jail or both for subsequent offences |
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What are the penalties for a corporation under the SDWA?
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$100,000/day for first offence
$ 200,000/day for subsequent offence |
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What are the penalties for an individual causing drinking water health hazards or failing to report adverse water tests under the SDWA?
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$4,000,000 for first offence
$7,000,000 for subsequent offence and/or 5 years in jail |
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What are the penalties for a corporation causing drinking water health hazards or failing to report adverse drinking water tests under the SDWA?
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$6,000,000 for first offence
$10,000,000 for subsequent offences |
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What percentage of Canadian workers are exposed to chemical hazards on the job?
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1 in 4
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What federal legislation regulates hazardous materials in the workplace?
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- Hazardous Products Act (HPA)
- Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (HMIRA |
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What provincial legislation regulates hazardous materials in the workplace?
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- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- WHMIS Regulation 860/90 |
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What are some materials that receive partial exemptions from WHMIS?
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- Explosives
- Cosmetics, Drugs, Food - Pesticides - Radioactive Sources - Consumer Products |
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What are some materials that receive full exemption from WHMIS?
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- Wood or Wood Products
- Tobacco or Tobacco Products - Manufactured Products - Transported Products |
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What must be included on a supplier label under WHMIS?
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- Product Identifier
- Hazard Symbols - Risk Phrases - Precautionary Measures - First Aid Measures - Supplier Identifier - MSDS Statement - Trade Secret Exemption |
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What is required on a workplace label under WHMIS?
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- Product Identifier
- Information on Safe Handling - Reference to MSDS, if available |
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What information does an MSDS sheet provide?
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- Health Effects
- Hazard Evaluation - Protection of Workers - Emergency Procedures - Physical and Chemical Properties |
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What three classes of people are required to keep or provide MSDS sheets?
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- Supplier
- Employer - Worker |
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Dangerously Reactive Materials
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Poisonous and Infectious- Biohazardous Infectious Material
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Corrosive Material
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Poisonous and Infectious
- Materials Causing other Toxic Effects |
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Poisonous and Infectious
- Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects |
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Oxidizing Materials
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Flammable and Combustable
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Compressed Gases
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What are the three toxic effects of chemicals?
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- Teratogen
- Mutagen - Sensitizer |
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What is a Teratogen?
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Influences Prenatal Development
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What is a Mutagen?
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Causes Genetic Alteration or Mutation
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What is a Sensitizer?
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Repeated Exposure increases reaction
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