Preview Questions EHS Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How does the bowtie model contribute to chemical plant risk management?

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It measures the impact of environmental changes on production

It evaluates the financial risk of expanding production capacity

It helps calculate insurance premiums for the plant

It helps visualize risk scenarios, causes, consequences, and mitigation measures

Question 2: Which of the following would likely require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit?

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Discharging treated wastewater from chemical processes into a river

Disposing of hazardous waste in a landfill

Storing toxic chemicals on site

Emitting air pollutants from a chemical reactor

Question 3: How would you handle regulatory inspections related to chemical emissions and waste management at a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

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Ignore the inspection and focus on production

Ensure preparation by reviewing documentation, verifying compliance with emission limits and waste management practices, and addressing any potential non-compliance before the inspection

Only address compliance issues after the inspection

Focus solely on the production area without considering regulatory inspections

Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) in the petrochemical industry?

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To assess regulatory compliance

To evaluate employee exposure to hazardous chemicals

To calculate the potential environmental impact of a chemical spill

To estimate the likelihood and consequences of chemical accidents

Question 5: How do you address compliance with OSHA's emergency response and fire prevention regulations in a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

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Disregard OSHA's emergency response guidelines in favor of industry standards

Focus only on fire equipment maintenance and ignore employee training

Implement emergency response plans, conduct fire drills, ensure proper fire extinguishing systems are in place, and train employees on emergency procedures as required by OSHA

Allow plant workers to handle emergencies as they arise

Question 6: What is the significance of the air quality standards established by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)?

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To regulate the specific gases emitted by chemical plants

To control the costs associated with air pollution reduction projects

To ensure that air quality remains safe and healthy for public health and the environment

To mandate the total amount of chemicals a plant can use annually