REHS 300 questions And Answers

REHS 300 questions And Answers What is an emetic? Describe a few examples observed in Environmental Health. - ANS It is a chemical that induces vomiting. In E.H. emetics are used in Vector Control for rodent control, Red Squill What does USDA stamp on meat signify? - ANS The meat products have been processed and inspected by the USDA (United State Department of Agriculture) and has passed food quality inspections Mobile Home parks are monitored by what Federal agency? - ANS Housing and Urban Development (HUD) What are the specific requirements for an OXIDATION (stabilization) POND? - ANS The space (or area), time (up to 60 days) and the depth (3 to 5 feet) For community-wide noise panning, what is the most important contributor to that noise - ANS automobiles;routes and traffic What types of laws are government protected from liability? - ANS Sovereign immunity What is grout seal? - ANS this is the top space between a bored well and the ground. the seal is usually concrete What waste by-product is generated from sulfur oxide scrubbers? - ANS Sulfuric acid. The sulfur oxide reacts with the water in the scrubber to form acid. This is also an important reaction in the atmosphere where the sulfur oxides react with the atmospheric moisture and forms acid rain. What type of laws do the Health Department enforce? - ANS Administrative (delegated laws) You are asked to inspect and test for pH, conductivity, and heavy metals. What type of inspection are you performing? - ANS A hazardous waste inspection for metal plating facility In most cities, nitrogen oxide (NOX) is what source of pollution? - ANS Automobile exhaust Search and inspection warrants are similar except? - ANS with search warrants, the search requirements are specific to a violation condition