Hazard com

Question 1

usually occur rapidly as a result of short-term exposures, and are of short duration.

Answer 1

“Acute” effects

Question 2

generally occur as a result of long-term exposure, and are of long duration.

Answer 2

“Chronic” effects

Question 3

 Visible destruction, or irreversible damage to body tissue  Acids  Caustics (or bases)

Answer 3

Corrosive

Question 4

 Can cause death or serious injury from a single exposure  Ingestion  Dermal contact  Mists, Vapors

 Highly toxic, small dose; severe effects  Toxic, larger dose; severe effects

Answer 4

Highly toxic

Question 5

 Not a corrosive  Causes reversible inflammatory effect

Answer 5

Irritant

Question 6

A gas is only combustible between its LEL and UEL, but any concentration of combustible gas should be a concern. Lean mixtures can ___ in a Area and reach a combustible level, or Rich mixtures can be ____ with air to become combustible.

Answer 6

a. Collect

b. diluted

Question 7

Employers are required to provide information to their employees about the hazardous chemicals to which they are exposed using:

Answer 7

◦ A hazard communication program
◦ labels and other forms of warnings
◦ material safety data sheets (MSDS)
◦ information and training

Question 8

Labeling Exemptions

Answer 8

 Pesticides 
 Chemicals covered under the Toxic Substance Control Act 
 Foods or food additives 
 Distilled Spirits, tobacco
 Consumer products, lumber, cosmetics 
 Hazardous wastes

Question 9

 Employers must develop a written program that covers at least:

Answer 9

◦ Labels and other forms of warnings
◦ Material Safety Data Sheets
◦ Employee Information and Training

Question 10

If employees of other employers could be exposed to hazardous chemicals, the program must include methods to provide contractor employees with on-site access to _____ for each chemical those workers may be exposed to .

Answer 10

MSDS

Question 11

The employer must ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with the following:

Answer 11

◦ Identity of the hazardous chemical

◦ Appropriate hazard warnings

Question 12

The employer is not required to label portable containers into which hazardous chemicals are transferred from labeled containers, and which are intended only for the immediate use by

Answer 12

the employee who performs the transfer.

Question 13

CLASSES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Answer 13

DOT classes

Question 14

List hazards of material when exposed to fire conditions.

Answer 14

NFPA – 704 Diamond

Question 15

HMIS

Answer 15

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM

Question 16

Employee training shall include at least:

Answer 16

◦ Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area
◦ The physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area
◦ Measures employees can take to protect themselves
◦ Details of the employers specific program