Hazard Communication-COASTherapy/Empower Quiz

10. Which of the following information does the SDS communicate? A. A chemical's cost B. A chemical's physical and health hazards C. The amount of chemical to be used for various purposes D. A material's chemical formula

B. A chemical's physical and health hazards Explanation: A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a technical bulletin containing a chemical's physical and health hazards. You should always read the SDS before working with any new chemical.

9. What should you do if you cannot find the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the chemical you are going to work with? A. Read the label on the container and proceed with the work B. Ask your supervisor for and read the SDS before proceeding with the work C. Ask a new employee, who has recently been trained, about the hazardous chemical D. Contact the Centers for Disease Control for a new SDS

B. Ask your supervisor for and read the SDS before proceeding with the work Explanation: Always read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before working with any new chemical. Your employer must make SDS binders easily available to you in a central location or maintain electronic SDSs and provide access through computer terminals or other devices. Ask your manager or supervisor where the SDSs for your area are located.

4. A construction worker is diagnosed with mesothelioma five years after leaving his job in asbestos removal. What type of hazard did the asbestos present? A. Physical hazard B. Health hazard C. Environmental hazard

B. Health hazard Explanation: The asbestos presented a health hazard to the construction worker. Identifying health hazards can be challenging because you may be exposed without realizing it, effects can be difficult to identify, symptoms can vary from person to person, and health effects may be immediate, or they may take years to appear.

5. Which of the following chemical exposure factors relates to how a seemingly small exposure can be extremely toxic, even deadly? A. Route of exposure B. Toxicity, or level of harm posed by a chemical C. Hazard class D. How many pictograms are present on the label E. All of the above

B. Toxicity, or level of harm posed by a chemical Explanation: The toxicity, or level of harm posed by a chemical, directly affects the results of exposure on your body. A seemingly small exposure can be extremely toxic, even deadly.

1. Who is responsible for providing and maintaining Safety Data Sheets, or SDSs, for all hazardous chemicals in your workplace? A. Your supervisor B. Your employer C. The chemical supplier D. All of the above

B. Your employer Explanation: Your employer must provide Safety Data Sheets, or SDSs, for all hazardous chemicals in your workplace and ensure all SDSs are maintained and readily accessible to you and your co-workers.

6. The pictogram consisting of a black exclamation mark on a white background within a red diamond indicates a(n): A. Environmental hazard B. Explosive hazard C. Irritant D. Corrosive hazard

C. Irritant Explanation: The exclamation mark pictogram represents an irritant, but it may also be used to indicate the presence of skin sensitizers, acutely toxic chemicals, or chemicals that have narcotic effects, irritate the respiratory tract, or are damaging to the ozone layer.

7. Your employer transfers cleaning chemicals from a 5-gallon container to spray bottles and affixes in-house labels to the spray bottles. What type of labels are these? A. Shipping labels B. Manufacturer's label C. Secondary labels D. DOT labels and placards

C. Secondary labels Explanation: In addition to the original manufacturer's label, your employer may use in-house labels or markings, sometimes referred to as secondary labels. Secondary labels can be approved in-house labels, or other industry-accepted alternative labels.

3. Which of the following is NOT a physical hazard category? A. Flammables B. Explosives C. Toxics D. Reactives E. Corrosives

C. Toxics Explanation: A physical hazard is one that results in a physical event, such as a fire or explosion. Physical hazard categories include explosive, flammable, oxidizer, self-reactive, pyrophoric, self-heating, organic peroxide, corrosive to metal, gas under pressure, and chemicals that emit flammable gas when they come in contact with water.

8. Which of the following chemical markings are found on transport vehicles, containers and vessels used to transport certain quantities or types of hazardous chemicals? A. Shipping labels B. Manufacturer's labels C. Secondary or in-house labels D. DOT placards

D. DOT placards Explanation: You will find DOT placards on transport vehicles, containers, and vessels used to transport certain quantities or types of hazardous chemicals. These diamond-shaped placards display hazard symbols for the chemicals during transport.

2. Among other elements, which of the following should be included in your company's written hazard communication program? A. A chemical inventory B. Safety Data Sheets and labeling information C. Chemical storage, transportation and disposal guidelines D. Training resources and requirements E. All of the above Explanation: Your company's written hazard communication program should include standard operating procedures for the use of chemicals in your workplace, a chemical inventory, Safety Data Sheets and labeling information, guidelines for chemical storage, transportation and disposal, precautions and emergency response procedures, and training resources and requirements.

E. All of the above A. A chemical inventory B. Safety Data Sheets and labeling information C. Chemical storage, transportation and disposal guidelines D. Training resources and requirements E. All of the above Explanation: Your company's written hazard communication program should include standard operating procedures for the use of chemicals in your workplace, a chemical inventory, Safety Data Sheets and labeling information, guidelines for chemical storage, transportation and disposal, precautions and emergency response procedures, and training resources and requirements.