For Prof. Goodman Only

Course Textbook: Hazardous Material Management and Hazardous Communication

From: The Safety Professionals Handbook, 2nd Edition

Please use APA formatting with all responses to include in-text citations and reference for each response. 100% original, non-plagiarized responses. Feel free to repond directly onto this document as there is no formal document requirement.

1. Explain the role of the states in the regulation of hazardous material spills and releases under DOT, EPA, and OSHA. Your response must be at least 150 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

2. Identify the primary federal agencies responsible for issuing hazardous material spill and release regulations, and describe each agency’s role. Your response must be at least 150 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

3. Explain the purpose and function of the National Response Center. Your response must be at least 150 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

4. Why is it important to conduct a risk assessment before establishing an emergency response action plan? Your response must be at least 150 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

5. Under the Operational Readiness heading on page 55 of the course textbook is a list of questions that can be used to aid in planning exercises and drills. Which question would you judge as most important? Which question would you judge as most likely to be deficient in an organization? Use examples to help explain your decisions. Your response must be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

6. Discuss how vapor density and vapor pressure contribute to the hazards of a spilled or released hazardous material. Provide examples that illustrate your points. Your response must be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.