Hazard Communication

A container includes:

All of the above (Any bag that contains a hazardous chemical. Any bottle that contains a hazardous chemical. Any box that contains a hazardous chemical.)

A hazard communication program includes:

All of the above. (A list of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Guidelines on labeling containers of chemicals. The distribution of safety data sheets.)

The purpose of a Hazard Communication Program is to.

Decrease risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Only Nursing Homes are required to have a hazard communication program.

False

Part-time employees do not need information regarding the hazards of chemicals present in the workplace.

False

Safety data sheets are available during business hours only.

False

The product identifier on a container label is the

Name or number used for a hazardous chemical

Safety data sheets (SDS) are ____ available to all employees.

Readily

The precautionary statement on a container label is the

Statement that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects, resulting from exposure or improper storage or handling of the hazardous chemical.

To reduce your risk of exposure to a hazardous chemical you should gather information from:

The hazardous chemical list, label, and safety data sheet.

First aid procedures for a chemical exposure can be found on the safety data sheet.

True

Procedures for cleaning a chemical spill can be found on the safety data sheet.

True

The manufacturer must supply a safety data sheet (SDS) for each hazardous chemical used by your facility.

True

The product identifier on the container label is the name used for the hazardous chemical.

True

The single word on the container label indicates the level of hazard and includes words like danger and warning.

True