Corrosives Training

Question 1

Battery acid typically contains:

a. Acetic acid.
b. Sulfuric acid.
c. Potassium hydroxide.
d. Hydrofluoric acid.

Answer 1

b. Sulfuric acid.

Question 2

Litmus paper turns _____ in an acid.

a. Red.
b. Blue.
c. Green.
d. None of the above.

Answer 2

a. Red.

Question 3

A pH level of 14 indicates a:

a. Strong acid.
b. Neutral solution.
c. Strong base.
d. Neutral salt compound.

Answer 3

c. Strong base.

Question 4

The health hazards of corrosives include:

a. Chemical burns, respiratory ailments, poisoning.
b. Mild irritation, central nervous system depression.
c. Chemical burns, carcinogen.
d. Reactive, combustible.

Answer 4

a. Chemical burns, respiratory ailments, poisoning.

Question 5

Physical hazards of corrosives include:

a. Reactive.
b. Flammable.
c. Oxidizer.
d. All of the above.

Answer 5

d. All of the above.

Question 6

Installing pumps and piping to eliminate employee exposure to a corrosive is an example of:

a. Work practice controls.
b. Safe work procedures.
c. Engineering controls.
d. Using personal protective equipment.

Answer 6

c. Engineering controls.

Question 7

The best way to protect your eyes from contact with corrosives is to wear:

a. Safety glasses without side shields.
b. Safety glasses with side shields.
c. Chemical splash goggles.
d. Any of the above—they all give the same protection.

Answer 7

c. Chemical splash goggles.

Question 8

To avoid contaminating an original container of acid:

a. Only pour out as much acid as you will need for the job, and keep
the original container closed.
b. Return any extra acid to the original container as soon as possible,
even if something else might be mixed in with it.
c. Filter the extra acid before you pour it back into the original
container.
d. Let the extra acid sit out overnight to “settle” before you pour it
back into the original container.

Answer 8

a. Only pour out as much acid as you will need for the job, and keep
the original container closed.

Question 9

Bottles of strong acids should be stored:

a. In a well-ventilated area.
b. On corrosion-resistant shelves.
c. On metal shelves.
d. Both a. and b.

Answer 9

d. Both a. and b.

Question 10

If you get a strong base on your skin:

a. You will always feel immediate pain.
b. You should look for the neutralizing solution.
c. You should flush your skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes.
d. You should wipe your skin with a clean, dry cloth and continue
working.

Answer 10

c. You should flush your skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes.

Question 11

Corrosives can be found in common household items such as batteries and drain openers. T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Corrosives can be acids or bases. T/F

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The specific corrosives used at our facility are: ___________________________.

Question 14

When mixing a corrosive with water, it is okay to add the water to the corrosive in some circumstances. T/F

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Corrosives can be:

a. Liquids.
b. Powder or pellets.
c. Gases.
d. All of the above.

Answer 15

d. All of the above.

Question 16

_________________ is one type of engineering control that is commonly used to protect employees from overexposure to corrosives.

Answer 16

Ventilation

Question 17

The engineering controls in place at our facility include: ___________________________.

Question 18

You should remove all jewelry before you work with corrosives. T/F

Answer 18

True

Question 19

It is okay to suck on a hose or pipette to siphon a corrosive liquid from a container if you know what corrosive you are dealing with. T/F

Answer 19

False

Question 20

The procedure for disposing of contaminated PPE at our facility is as follows: ___________________________.