Which document defines PPE requirements for workers in the exclusion zone at hazardous waste sites?

• A. RCRA permit
• B. Site-specific health and safety plan
• C. OSHA general guidelines
• D. Environmental impact assessment

Answer: (B)

The PPE requirements for workers in the exclusion zone are defined in the site-specific health and safety plan. This plan is created for each hazardous waste site under HAZWOPER rules and lays out the exact hazards present and the corresponding protective measures, including what respirators or air-purifying devices are needed, what chemical-resistant clothing to wear, gloves, boots, and other PPE, plus entry, decontamination, and monitoring procedures. Because it is tailored to that particular site, the HASP provides the precise PPE and procedures required to protect workers in areas of highest risk.

Other documents don’t serve this purpose. A RCRA permit governs regulatory authorization and general waste management requirements, not the day-to-day PPE specifics for a given site. OSHA general guidelines are broad safety rules and not site-specific. An environmental impact assessment looks at environmental effects of a project, not worker protection details.