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“MINTRA CET — Waste Management” contains 10 questions across 1 collection.

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Please complete the following question. Everyone has a part to play in ____, recycling and disposing of waste properly. Taken together, the ____ of all individuals on a daily basis CAN make a difference and can help to ____ environmental impacts.

One correct answer

  • … re-using … actions … maximise.
  • … re-using … actions … minimise.✓ Correct answer
  • … mixing … actions … maximise.
Which of the following pieces of legislation are concerned with the management of waste?

Multiple correct answers

  • Landfill Directive.✓ Correct answer
  • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations.
  • Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations.✓ Correct answer
  • Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations.✓ Correct answer
  • Control of Vibration at Work Regulations.
Which of the following actions can companies take to manage and control waste?

Multiple correct answers

  • Report waste quantities and disposal routes to the Regulator through EEMS.✓ Correct answer
  • Ensure that all wastes are segregated and stored in secure and clearly labelled skips.✓ Correct answer
  • Undertake regular waste audits.✓ Correct answer
  • Avoid including the waste aspects of operations in pre-job risk assessment.
  • Report waste quantities and disposal routes to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
The incineration of wastes can cause which of the following problems?

Multiple correct answers

  • Production of toxic substances.✓ Correct answer
  • Production of ash which may contain heavy metals and other toxins.✓ Correct answer
  • Marine pollution.
  • Production of gases which may cause air pollution.✓ Correct answer
  • Increased traffic levels.
Select the answers that apply:

One correct answer

  • General/non-hazardous waste: Wood, Scrap metal, Plastics; Special/hazardous waste: Oily rags, Batteries, Contaminated drill cuttings.✓ Correct answer
  • General/non-hazardous waste: Wood, Scrap metal, Contaminated drill cuttings; Special/hazardous waste: Oily rags, Batteries, Plastics.

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