Test 8 - Hazardous Material Safety

Hazardous materials of different types _________________. a. Should be stored together neatly and in limited quantities b. Should be stored separately c. Should be placed on the shelf behind newer chemicals d. Require no special accommodations

b. Should be stored separately

The amount of exposure to a chemical without the reasonable risk of injury is listed on the MSDS as _________. a. MXT (Max exposure time) b. TLV (Threshold Limit Value) c. MCE (Max Chemical Exposure) d. TOE (Time of Exposure)

b. TLV (Threshold Limit Value)

The advantage of ISO standards is that it provides a single set of guidelines that should be followed _______. a. Across the continental US b. Across the European Union c. Worldwide d. In the western hemisphere

c. Worldwide

Waste materials such as scrap metal in an open yard are a possible __________________. a. Inventory problem b. Storm water contamination source c. Hazardous material problem d. Raw parts source

b. Storm water contamination source

When storing lubricants, never ______________. a. Store lubricants with other flammable materials b. Prohibit smoking in or around the area c. Have water hoses available d. Use explosion proof lighting

a. Store lubricants with other flammable materials

The idea that each person has the right to know about the hazardous substances with which they work is written in __________________. a. The Hazardous Communication Standard b. The Right to Know Law c. The Hazardous Material Handling and Safety Act d. The Constitution

a. The Hazardous Communication Standard

The first step in safely handling hazardous chemicals is ___________. a. To know the hazards about the chemical you are handling b. Protect yourself from exposure to the chemical c. Protect the environment d. Protect yours and others property

a. To know the hazards about the chemical you are handling

The ___________ labeling system was designed to help firefighters in the event of an emergency. a. DOT b. NFPA c. NCPA d. UN

b. NFPA

A physical hazard resulting from a substance that may spontaneously combust when exposed to air is called ____. a. Flammable b. Pyrophoric c. Compress gas d. Explosive

b. Pyrophoric

When selecting a new chemical to use in the plant, its ________should be reviewed as part of the decision making process. a. EPA b. MSDS c. ANSI d. ASTM

b. MSDS

Hazardous waste is a substance that is no longer wanted that meets the criteria of a ________. a. Hazardous material b. Explosive chemical c. Saturated vapor d. Flammable material

a. Hazardous material

The primary place to look for information regarding shipment of specific hazardous materials is the _________. a. Hazardous materials table b. UPS Guide to Hazardous Material Shipment c. The EPA Hazardous Material Shipment Guide d. Hazardous and Toxic Chemical Guide

a. Hazardous materials table

If safe handling information about a chemical cannot be found on its chemical label, its _______________ should be checked. a. MSDS b. EPA label c. Chemical composition d. Toxicity level

a. MSDS

________________ is a silvery liquid that when spilled emits an extremely toxic vapor into the air. a. Mercury b. Asbestos c. Silver d. Cordite

a. Mercury

The PEl (Permissible Exposure Limit) for exposure to hazardous substances are set by ___________. a. OSHA b. EPA c. NAFTA d. FDA

a. OSHA

Drains should be protected when loading ____________. a. Oil b. Soap c. Metal d. Food

a. Oil

_____________ should not be placed near an ignition source because it is explosive. a. Propane b. Oxygen c. Argon d. Neon

a. Propane

The materials loaded onto a truck and their potential hazards are identified by __________. a. Shipping manifests b. Bill of materials c. Check list d. Routing sheets

a. Shipping manifests

Regulations must always be followed when cleaning up ______________. a. Small amounts of asbestos b. Small amounts of oil c. Any amount of grease d. Any amount of water

a. Small amounts of asbestos

Employers should provide training in the use of personal protection equipment ______. a. To reduce the employee's risk of hazardous material exposure b. To qualify for OSHA grants c. To place liability on the employee in case of hazardous chemical spills d. Every 3 months

a. To reduce the employee's risk of hazardous material exposure

MSDS sheets contain information regarding first aid, the manufacturer and proper personal protection equipment for use. a. True b. False

a. True

An internationally recognized number assigned to a chemical for identification purposes is called the ______. a. United Nations Identification Number b. International Standards Organization Number c. United Parcel Service Tracking Number d. Vendor Identification Number

a. United Nations Identification Number

A flammable liquid falls into which category number in the DOT hazardous material identification system? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6

b. 3

Used oil should be______________. a. Sold as fuel oil b. Collected by a local environmental service c. Pumped into the nearest sewer d. Burned

b. Collected by a local environmental service

To ensure safe transportation of hazardous materials, the EPA developed regulations jointly with the ________. a. OSHA b. DOT c. AFSO d. ATF

b. DOT

In the US, the _________ requires placards representing the classification of hazards on board a truck transporting hazardous materials. a. Central intelligence Agency b. Department of Transportation c. Department of Social Services d. Department of Agriculture

b. Department of Transportation

An MSDS sheet should be lock away in a file and only available to a worker under certain conditions. a. True b. False

b. False

The HMIS III is a labeling system developed by the NPCA and is represented by ___________. a. A diamond broken down into four smaller diamonds of blue, red, white and yellow b. Four colored bars; blue, red, orange, and white c. A single diamond with classification number of the hazard d. A sheet containing first aid information

b. Four colored bars; blue, red, orange, and white

A hazardous material may be defined as any material that _____. a. Creates a dangerous situation b. Harms a person, property or the environment c. Causes pain d. Poses no serious health threat

b. Harms a person, property or the environment

A __________ is a chemical that has been scientifically proven to cause acute or chronic health problems to the exposed person. a. Physical hazard b. Health hazard c. Biological hazard d. Radioactive chemical

b. Health hazard

Many products cannot be deposed of using a trash compactor before sending to a landfill. These include: fluorescent light bulbs, spray cans containing all of some of the product, and _____________. a. Paper b. Liquid dyes c. Metal soft drink cans d. Plastic bottles

b. Liquid dyes

An employer is responsible for having an MSDS sheet for every chemical that ____________. a. They consider dangerous b. They manufacture, sell or use c. Is made d. Is highly toxic

b. They manufacture, sell or use

The __________________ is a guideline published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists and outlines how much of a particular chemical a worker can be exposed to without an unreasonable health risk. a. Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) b. Threshold Limit Value (TLV) c. Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS NO.) d. Poison Control Center Limit (PCCL)

b. Threshold Limit Value (TLV)

The reason that grease is not recycled like oil is because _____. a. It is not cost efficient b. It is very difficult to remove the impurities c. Both A and B d. Neither A or B

c. Both A and B

The red diamond on the NFPA identification label represents the _________. a. Reactivity level b. Health hazard level c. Flammability level d. Personal protection required

c. Flammability level

A well-ventilated area designed for storage is the best place to store ___________. a. Office files b. Used rags c. Flammable materials d. Spare parts

c. Flammable materials

It is especially important that proper labeling be used with all _______________. a. Conveyors b. Shipping pallets c. Hazardous waste containers d. Tool boxes

c. Hazardous waste containers

A vehicle is overloaded when _________________. a. The weight is shifted too far to the front b. The weight is placed too high c. It carries too much weight d. Is at its capacity

c. It carries too much weight

The ________________ identifies chemicals and sets limits for their use. a. HAZMAT b. DOT c. MSDS d. OSHA

c. MSDS

A(n)________ is any compound containing two joined oxygen atoms. This substance is highly explosive and sensitive to shock. a. Oxidizer b. Explosive c. Organic peroxide d. Flammable

c. Organic peroxide

The environmental coordinator __________. a. Works directly for the EPA b. Handles all requests for recycling c. Should know the proper disposal procedures for waste material d. Is always the leader of the plant's emergency response team

c. Should know the proper disposal procedures for waste material

Hazardous materials being shipped internationally are given a four-digit number preceded by the letters __________to identify the material being shipped. a. HM b. HT c. UN d. OT

c. UN

Safety guidelines do not permit __________to be removed by unauthorized personnel. a. Fiberglass insulation b. Waste lubricant c. Ferrous metals d. Asbestos

d. Asbestos

The role of the __________ is to provide a safe, efficient and accessible transportation system to the American people. a. Department of Homeland Security b. Fraternal Order of Police c. State Policy d. Department of Transportation

d. Department of Transportation

It is most important to clearly label the containers of _________ material before shipping. a. Soap b. Scrap steel c. Plastic pellets d. Flammable

d. Flammable

Dead lead-acid batteries from cars, trucks or industrial vehicles such as forklifts should be ____________. a. Thrown into a landfill b. Stored behind the business c. Cut apart and disposed of in pieces d. Given to a battery recycler

d. Given to a battery recycler

One of the simplest, but slowest methods of recycling oil is ____________. a. Straining b. Filtering c. Centrifuge d. Gravity separation

d. Gravity separation

A(n) _______ is a labeling system designed to quickly and accurately identify hazardous materials. a. DOT b. MSDC c. Hazardous Communications Standard d. Hazardous material identification system

d. Hazardous material identification system

The emergency response team should be notified immediately if you observe a ________________. a. Inefficient work process b. Machine guard that needs repair c. Employee showing up late d. Hazardous material spill

d. Hazardous material spill

Hazardous material training should include which of the following? a. Statistical data collection b. Histogram operation c. JIT training d. How to read MSDS

d. How to read MSDS

If a large quantity of liquid is spilled into a sanitary sewer, the worker that discovers it should ___________. a. Close off the sewer at the first junction b. Take a water sample to determine the concentration levels c. Ignore the problem to avoid getting a co-worker in trouble d. Notify their supervisor or team leader immediately so the appropriate authorities can be contacted.

d. Notify their supervisor or team leader immediately so the appropriate authorities can be contacted

A worker should not unload a truck if _________________. a. It is facing down hill b. It has been sitting more than six hours c. They do not know the driver d. They do not understand a placard on the truck

d. They do not understand a placard on the truck

The Department of Transportation (DOT) oversees the ___________. a. Wearing of safety glasses in production areas b. Licensing of fork lift drivers c. Adherence to proper sound levels d. Transportation of hazardous materials

d. Transportation of hazardous materials