Safety Data Sheet
What is the definition of hazardous chemicals?
Chemicals that are a physical or health hazard to employees who are exposed to them
According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, when should you receive training about the hazardous chemicals used in your work area?
During orientation to your work area and whenever new hazardous chemicals are introduced to your work area
What information should your organization's Hazard Communication Program include?
How to identify hazardous chemicals in your work area
Where is the best place to find detailed information about a hazardous chemical that is used in your work area?
On the safety data sheet
Which statement about the Hazard Communication Standard is true?
The standard confirms employees' rights to work in a safe environment.
What is the purpose of the safety data sheet?
To describe how you can safely use hazardous chemicals in your work area
Which statement best describes the purpose of your organization's Hazard Communication Program?
To protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals
Information about how to clean up hazardous chemical spills and leaks can be found on safety data sheets.
True
You can protect yourself from accidental exposure to hazardous chemicals by wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment when handling hazardous chemicals in your work area.
True
Your organization is required to maintain in the workplace, copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical and ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift when you are in your work area.
True
