Lesson 15: Hazard Communication

There are only ? words that can be used as signal words on a label. a.2 b.3 c.4 d.5

2

The Hazard Communication Standard states ? ways to provide information about health hazards to employers and their employees. a.2 b.3 c.6 d.9

3

The Hazard Communication Standard uses ? physical properties to categorize their classes of chemicals. a.3 b.6 c.9 d.12

9

Containers of hazardous chemicals must be labeled in ? . a.bold black letters b.bold red letters c.English d.English and Spanish

English

If employees are required to travel between workplaces during a shift, copies of the SDS must be carried by the crew. Select one: True False

False

Portable containers must be labeled with the chemical they contain when they are being used to transfer hazardous chemicals to their point of use and must be used during the same shift. Select one: True False

False

The Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) is more commonly known as ? . a.GHS b.HazMat c.HazNet d.SDS

GHS

The Hazard Communication Standard was issued by ? to help control chemical exposure on the job. a.Federal Department of Homeland Security b.Federal Department of Labor c.Federal Health Department d.OSHA

OSHA

A(n) ? is a fact sheet for a chemical that poses a physical or health hazard at the work site. a.chemical breakdown sheet b.health standards sheet c.SDS d.specification sheet

SDS

Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors must ensure that employers are provided with copies of the SDS with their initial shipment, and with the first shipment after the SDS is changed. Select one: True False

True

Electronic access such as computer databases, microfiche, and other alternatives to maintaining paper copies of the SDS are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate employee access in each workplace are created by such options. Select one: True False

True

Employers must have an SDS for each hazardous chemical they use. Select one: True False

True

The name, address, and phone number of the ? , importer, or other responsible party who can provide additional information is required to be included on all SDS. a.chemical manufacturer b.Federal spill containment bureau c.first responder d.safety director

chemical manufacturer

A Hazard Communication program requires that all ? at the work site be fully evaluated for possible physical or health hazards. a.chemicals b.liquids c.tools d.work procedures

chemicals

A chemical that is a health hazard is a chemical that may cause acute or ? health effects after exposure. a.cancerous b.chronic c.fatal d.seriou

chronic

A(n) ? health effect is long and continuous, and occurs after repeated long-term exposure. a.acute b.chronic c.hazardous d.initial

chronic

The Hazard Communication Standard states three ways to provide information to employers and their employees regarding health hazards. These three ways are labels and warnings, SDS, and ? . a.employee training b.manufacturer bulletins c.medical providers d.safety director memos

employee training

A ? statement describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including where appropriate, the degree of the hazard(s). a.hazard b.precautionary c.product d.supplementary

hazard

One of the most important training requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard is to ? . a.inform employees of the location and availability of the SDS file b.notify employees of the dangers of working with all chemicals c.require that all employees obtain basic life support and first aid training d.show the employee how to work safely in today's workplace

inform employees of the location and availability of the SDS file

Employers that have hazardous chemicals must ensure the labels and any other forms of warning are ? , or readily available in the work area. a.available on demand b.filed in the main job site office c.prominently displayed on the container d.registered with the Office of Health and Safety Administration

prominently displayed on the container

A label producer may provide additional instructions or information that it deems helpful. These additions are known as ? . a.hazard statements b.precautionary statements c.product identification d.supplemental information

supplemental information

Each company must have a(n) ? to detail how it intends to meet the Hazard Communication Standard's requirements. a.evacuation plan b.safety program c.specific training program d.written hazard communication program

written hazard communication program