ASME QMO-1-2000 pdf download.STANDARD FOR THE !UAllFll ATION AND GERTIFICATION OF MEDICAL WASTE I N CI N ERATO R OP ERATORS.
3 TESTING
3.1 Examinations The examination shall be structured as a closed book, multiple choice written examination. The examination will include from 150 to 200 questions. Four hr will be provided to complete the examination. To success- fully pass the examination, a candidate must correctly answer a minimum of 70% of the test questions.
3.2 Description of Examination Ali of the following thirteen subject areas will be represented: (a) environmental concerns, including pathogen de- struction and types of emissions; (b) basic combustion principles, including products of combustion; (c) operation of the type of incinerator to be used by the operator, including proper startup, waste charging, and shutdown procedures; (d) combustion controls and monitoring; (e) operation of air pollution control equipment and factors affecting performance; (f) methods to monitor pollutants (continuous emis- sion monitoring systems and monitoring of HMIWI and air pollution control device operating parameters) and equipment calibration procedures; (8) inspection and maintenance of the HMIWI, air pollution control devices, and continuous emission mon- itoring systems; (h) actions to correct malfunctions or conditions that may lead to malfunction;
3.4 State-Specific Items Supplementary state-specific test items may be in- cluded by states that reference this program. The individ- ual candidates may be requested by their state jurisdic- tion to provide their test results on such items. ASME certification will not be based upon the state specific test items.
4 CERTIFICATION PROCESS
4.1 Introduction This section covers the process necessary to certify operators of HMIWI facilities in accordance with this Standard.
4.2 Application Process
4.2.1 Application for Taking Examination. Ap- plication forms are available from the ASME. Persons wishing to take the examination shall complete a written application that includes the following: (a) The class of certification, in accordance with paras. 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 for which the application is being made. (b) The schedule for examinations shall be estab- lished by ASME based upon apparent demand.
4.3 Issuance of Certification Each candidate for Operator and for Special Class Operator certification, who has achieved the qualifica- tions listed in para. 2.2 shall be issued a certificate valid for five years. Each Certificate shall contain the following minimum information: (a) type of certificate (b) certified individuals full name (c) photograph of certified individual (d) effective date and expiration date Each certificate shall contain a sequential number to assure traceability and accuracy, and shall be signed by a duly authorized ASME designee. A listing of individuals holding ASME QMO certificates will be made available by ASME.ASME QMO-1 pdf download.