Which organization issued the Risk Management Rule in 1996 in an effort to protect public health and safety (nonemployees)?

Which organization issued the Risk Management Rule in 1996 in an effort to protect public health and safety (nonemployees)?

• A. OSHA
• B. The National Public Health Department
• C. The National Civil Rights Organization
• D. USEPA

Answer: (D)

This item tests knowledge of which agency issued the Risk Management Rule in 1996 to protect public health and safety for the surrounding community. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the rule. Known as the Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule, it was established in 1996 under the Clean Air Act to prevent accidental releases of certain dangerous chemicals and to reduce impacts on people outside the workplace. Facilities that handle regulated substances must develop and implement a risk management plan, including a hazard assessment, a prevention program, and an emergency response plan, and they must provide information to local authorities and the public. This focus on protecting nonemployees and community safety is what differentiates it from OSHA, which concentrates on worker safety, and from the other non-relevant options.

This item tests knowledge of which agency issued the Risk Management Rule in 1996 to protect public health and safety for the surrounding community. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the rule. Known as the Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule, it was established in 1996 under the Clean Air Act to prevent accidental releases of certain dangerous chemicals and to reduce impacts on people outside the workplace. Facilities that handle regulated substances must develop and implement a risk management plan, including a hazard assessment, a prevention program, and an emergency response plan, and they must provide information to local authorities and the public. This focus on protecting nonemployees and community safety is what differentiates it from OSHA, which concentrates on worker safety, and from the other non-relevant options.