Collision Repair Environmental Training
Pollution Prevention Introduction
Note-taking worksheet answer key
1. True pollution prevention (P2) means reducing waste generation, air emissions, and water
contaminants at the source (or point) of generation.
2. The P2 Act of 1990 shifted the focus from treating pollution at the “end - of - pipe” to
minimizing pollution generation at the source.
3. What method of pollution prevention is at the top of the P2 hierarchy? Source reduction
4. What should be the last resort for handling pollutants? disposal
5. List two of many reasons to practice pollution prevention:
a. Reduced regulatory responsibility
b. Reduced wastes and emissions, this liabilities
c. Reduced raw material use or losses
d. Reduced energy consumption
e. Reduced operating expenses
f. Reduced insurance rates (possibly)
6. What are the three general changes that can be made to accomplish pollution prevention?
a. Change the process (work practices)
b. Change the materials
c. Change the technology
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7. List two examples of processes that could be changed at an auto body shop to achieve P2:
a. Reduce the need to throw away off-spec materials by planning, knowing your
inventory, and not overstocking.
b. Use next-day or weekly ordering.
c. Perfecting color matches will reduce the need to respray, saving labor and materials.
d. Keep containers closed to reduce evaporation losses.
e. Consider installing a mixing bank to keep paints from separating while on the shelf.
f. Others
8. List two examples of materials that could be changed at an auto body shop to achieve P2:
a. Use waterborne paints
b. If paints contain heavy metals, consider using alternatives, if available
c. Others
9. List two examples of technology that could be changed at an auto body shop to achieve P2:
a. Upgrade spray equipment
b. Use laser attached to spray gun to improve transfer efficiency
c. Others
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