Hazard Communication GHS

Which of the following should your employer include in your training about hazardous chemicals at the workplace? (Select all that apply.)

An explanation of OSHA's HazCom Standard The locations of hazardous chemicals in your workplace Methods to protect yourself from chemical hazards The location of the SDS library at your workplace

According to the two chemical labels on this screen, which chemical poses a greater "health" risk?

B

Being exposed to, or the release of, hazardous chemicals can cause which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Cancer Burns and rashes Dangerous fires Explosions

Revising HazCom to align with GHS will increase the number of labeling systems, standardize the format of SDSs, and make it harder to understand information about hazardous chemicals.

false

Match the following words to correctly complete the labeling opportunity statements. (Click an item on the left, then click its matching item on the right.)

manufacturer - Before a chemical is shipped from the________, shipping labels are required by OSHA's HazCom Standard. alternative - At a workplace, employers may use the original GHS-compliant shipping label or any of several ________ workplace labels. outside - The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires labeling elements on the ________ container when chemicals are being shipped.

Which of the following rules applies to stationary containers at a workplace that contain hazardous chemicals?

must be labeled in the same way that all chemical containers in the workplace are labeled.

The labels required by the Department of Transportation (DOT) must be placed on ________ when chemicals are being shipped. These labels may look similar to GHS pictograms and categorize hazardous chemicals into ________ different categories.

outside containers nine

Identify which types of hazards each of the following GHS pictograms represents. (Drag the letter from the left to its correct place on the right.)

(1) Chemicals that present less-severe health hazards (example: skin irritation) (2) explosive materials (3) oxidizers (4) gases under pressure.

Identify the following types of labels. (Drag the letter from the left to its correct place on the right.)

(1) GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals) (2) HMIS (Hazardous Materials Identification System) (3) DOT (Department of Transportation (4) NFPA (National Fire Protection Association.)

Identify the name of each GHS shipping label element to the appropriate spot on the label. (Drag the letter from the left to its correct place on the right.)

(1) Product identifier (2) pictogram (3) hazard statement (4) signal word (5) precautionary statement.

Which of the following information is contained on an SDS? (Select all that apply.)

Chemical name, contact information for the supplier, recommended uses, and any use restrictions Hazard classification and information on ingredients First-aid information and fire-fighting measures What to do about spills, leaks, or releases, handling, and storage, personal protection, and exposure limits

Which of the following does the HazCom Standard NOT require chemical manufacturers to do?

Create chemicals that present no health or physical hazards

Which of the following rules apply to the safety data sheets kept at a workplace where hazardous chemicals are used? (Select all that apply.)

Employers must keep an SDS for each hazardous chemical at the workplace The SDSs may be kept in paper or electronic (computer, etc.) format Employees must be able to access the SDSs during each work shift while in their work areas

According to the HazCom Standard, employers who use chemicals at their workplace must do which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Identify and list all hazardous chemicals in the workplace Develop a written hazard communication program Put the written hazard communication program into action Keep the program up to date Ensure all hazardous chemicals are properly labeled and have appropriate SDSs

Which of the following describe OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard? (Select all that apply.)

It was created to reduce the risk of working with hazardous chemicals it was revised in 2012 to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Match the severity of the chemical hazard with the "signal word" section of a GHS-compliant shipping label. (Click an item on the left, then click its matching item on the right.)

Most severe hazard - Danger Less severe hazard - Warning No hazard identified - (Blank)

According to the HazCom Standard, the employer's written hazard communication program must include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Provisions for labeling hazardous chemicals and gathering SDSs for chemicals at the workplace and making them available to employees Training for employees about hazardous chemicals used during general work procedures and non-routine tasks Information about hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in the workplace Procedures for communicating the chemical hazards to employers of contractors who will work there

Which are three chemical hazards that must be addressed on the GHS label and on the SDS even though they are not addressed in the GHS guidelines? (Select three.)

Pyrophoric gases Simple asphyxiants Combustible dusts

Which of the following statements about the information on a safety data sheet (SDS) is true?

The information is always presented in the same order

If a chemical presents other hazards that the HazCom Standard doesn't classify, the SDS must address the hazard in Section 2, the manufacturer can also include information about the hazard in the Supplemental Information section of the chemical label, but this is not required.

True