Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management | Hazard Communication GHS Quiz Jan-June

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1. How are SDSs different than MSDSs?

SDSs give less detailed information
MSDSs give more detailed information
SDSs have uniform format, section numbers and headings
They are the same, just called by a different name

2. When are unlabeled containers of hazardous chemicals acceptable in the workplace?

Never, all containers must be labeled
Only when someone in the area keeps an eye on them
When you are done for the day and everyone’s gone home
When the person who transferred it from the main container is immediately using it

3. Labels are required to have what elements as of June 1, 2015?

Pictograms and signal words
Hazard and precautionary statements
Product identifier and supplier information
All of the above
Only a and c

4. Primary labels:

Only give the name of the product and directions for using it
Provide all the information you need to know about the product
Warn of potential dangers
Are the best sources for detailed information about the product

5. What hazards in office environments are covered under the Hazcom program?

Cleaning chemicals, sprays, and dry erase cleaners
Noise and vibration
Unsecured overhead storage
All of the above
Only a and b

6. Pictograms

Represent a pictorial reference to hazards
Are required on all new labels after June 1, 2015
Can be understood by people that speak different languages
All of the above

7. Lasers, vibration and noise are what kind of hazards in the Hazcom Program?

Hazards that have an SDS
Hazards found on the MSDS
Hazards found on PADS
Any of the above

8. What is the first step in using chemicals safely?

Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
Recognize chemicals that may be hazardous to your health or physical safety
Completing the chemical inventory of the workplace
Making sure all containers are labeled

9. What areas are exempt from site specific Hazcom plans?

Machine shops and art studios
Administrative departments
Academic departments
Laboratories
None of the above
Only a and c

10. Sensitizers, irritants, and carcinogens are:

Health hazards of some chemicals
Chemicals that cause serious medical problems
Pictograms in the Hazcom program
Cause tissue damage and burns on contact with skin and eyes
Any of the above