Hazardous Disposal - Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Ptce

1. Which OSHA standard requires labeling and Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals?

   Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom). HazCom ensures workers are informed about chemical risks, mandating labels, SDS, and training to promote safe handling and emergency response.

2. What federal act regulates controlled substances and their authorized destruction?

   Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The CSA provides the legal framework for regulating the manufacture, distribution, and disposal of controlled substances to combat drug abuse and ensure public safety.

3. What RCRA term describes a waste specifically named by EPA as hazardous?

   Listed hazardous waste. EPA lists specific wastes as hazardous under RCRA based on their origin or composition, requiring regulated handling regardless of characteristic testing.

4. Which RCRA characteristic applies to wastes that are unstable or can explode violently?

   Reactivity. RCRA designates reactivity for wastes prone to violent reactions, ensuring special precautions to prevent explosions or toxic releases during handling.

5. Which federal law addresses cleanup and liability for releases of hazardous substances?

   CERCLA (Superfund). CERCLA imposes liability for hazardous releases, funding cleanups and requiring reporting to facilitate rapid response and site remediation.

6. Find the compliant choice for chemical containers: unlabeled bottle or labeled with identity/hazards?

   Labeled with chemical identity and hazard warnings. OSHA HazCom mandates clear labeling on containers to inform users of contents and risks, enabling safe handling and compliance with workplace standards.

7. Which option is compliant for SDS access: locked office only or readily accessible to staff?

   Readily accessible to staff during work shifts. OSHA HazCom requires SDS to be available during work hours for immediate reference in case of exposure or emergencies, ensuring worker safety.

8. Which RCRA characteristic applies to wastes that leach harmful contaminants above limits?

   Toxicity. RCRA uses the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure to assess if wastes can contaminate groundwater by releasing toxins above regulatory limits.

9. Identify the correct disposal for a used syringe: regular trash or FDA-regulated sharps container?

   FDA-regulated sharps container. Used syringes pose sharps hazards, and FDA regulates containers to ensure puncture-resistant disposal, complying with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards.

10. Which DEA form is used to document transfer of Schedule II controlled substances?

    DEA Form 222. DEA mandates this form for ordering or transferring Schedule II drugs to maintain strict chain-of-custody records and prevent diversion.

11. What federal act sets standards to protect workers handling hazardous drugs at work?

    OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act). OSHA establishes workplace safety standards, including those for hazardous drugs, to minimize employee exposure through engineering controls and training.

12. Which RCRA characteristic applies to liquids with flash point below $140^\circ\text{F}$?

    Ignitability. RCRA classifies wastes as ignitable if they can easily catch fire, with the flash point threshold indicating potential fire hazards during storage or disposal.

13. What RCRA term describes a waste that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic?

    Characteristic hazardous waste. RCRA defines hazardous wastes by characteristics like ignitability or toxicity when they exhibit properties that pose substantial risks if improperly managed.

14. What federal agency administers and enforces most RCRA hazardous waste requirements?

    EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). The EPA is responsible for implementing RCRA provisions, including setting standards, issuing permits, and overseeing compliance for hazardous waste management.

15. Which federal program sets rules for shipping hazardous materials off-site?

    DOT hazardous materials regulations (HMR). HMR ensures safe transportation of hazardous materials by specifying packaging, labeling, and documentation to prevent accidents and spills during transit.

16. What is the required HazCom document that lists hazards, PPE, and spill response?

    Safety Data Sheet (SDS). SDS provides detailed information on chemical properties, hazards, and safe practices, as required by OSHA to enable informed risk management in workplaces.

17. Under DEA rules, what is generally prohibited for controlled substances in a pharmacy?

    Disposal into trash, sewer, or sink. DEA prohibits these methods to prevent environmental contamination, diversion, or accidental exposure, requiring instead rendering irretrievable or using authorized collectors.

18. Which federal agency regulates transport labeling, packaging, and placarding of hazmat?

    U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). DOT enforces standards for hazardous materials transport to protect public safety, including requirements for proper identification and secure packaging.

19. Which DEA form documents destruction of controlled substances by a registrant?

    DEA Form 41. This form is required by DEA to record the inventory and witnessed destruction of outdated or damaged controlled substances, ensuring accountability and compliance.

20. Identify the correct action for chemo drug waste: trash bin or RCRA hazardous waste stream?

    RCRA hazardous waste stream (segregated hazardous container). Chemotherapy drugs are often RCRA hazardous due to toxicity, requiring segregation and specialized disposal to prevent environmental contamination and health risks.

21. Which RCRA characteristic applies to aqueous waste with pH $\le 2$ or $\ge 12.5$?

    Corrosivity. RCRA identifies corrosivity in wastes that can dissolve materials or tissues, using pH extremes to determine risks to containers, skin, or the environment.

22. What is the federal term for any site whose act produces hazardous waste?

    Hazardous waste generator. RCRA applies this term to any entity producing hazardous waste, imposing requirements for identification, accumulation, and disposal based on generation volume.

23. What federal law primarily governs hazardous waste management from generation to disposal?

    RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act). RCRA establishes the cradle-to-grave framework for managing hazardous waste, ensuring proper tracking and disposal to protect human health and the environment.

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