Solvents Training

Question 1

The best way to identify a solvent is to:

a. Read the container’s label.
b. Smell the solvent’s vapors.
c. Look at the solvent’s color.
d. Mix the solvent with water.

Answer 1

a. Read the container’s label.

Question 2

Short-term health hazards from overexposure to some solvents can include:

a. Kidney disease.
b. Cancer.
c. Liver disease.
d. Dizziness

Answer 2

d. Dizziness

Question 3

Which of the following is not typical of solvents?

a. Some solvents evaporate very quickly.
b. Some can have a pleasant odor.
c. Most have boiling points below 50 degrees F.
d. Many are colorless liquids

Answer 3

c. Most have boiling points below 50 degrees F.

Question 4

Oil & water do not mix easily because of a chemical characteristic called:

a. Density.
b. Polarity.
c. Vapor pressure.
d. Flash point

Answer 4

b. Polarity.

Question 5

Long-term over-exposure to some solvents can lead to chronic diseases of the:

a. Liver.
b. Kidneys.
c. Nervous system.
d. Any of the above

Answer 5

d. Any of the above

Question 6

Personal protective equipment can include:

a. Respirators.
b. Chemical splash goggles.
c. Chemical-resistant gloves.
d. All of the above

Answer 6

d. All of the above

Question 7

Flammability:

a. Is a physical hazard of many solvents.
b. Is a characteristic of all reactive chemicals.
c. Means the same thing as reactive chemical.
d. Is a characteristic of most compressed gases

Answer 7

a. Is a physical hazard of many solvents.

Question 8

If you are wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) while you handle solvents:

a. You can safely eat and drink while you work.
b. You do not need to worry about skin contact.
c. You must still be careful not to touch exposed skin with
contaminated PPE.
d. None of the above

Answer 8

c. You must still be careful not to touch exposed skin with
contaminated PPE.

Question 9

Using automated chemical transfer equipment is an example of:

a. An administrative control.
b. An engineering control.
c. A method to eliminate the use of solvents.
d. A type of personal protective equipment

Answer 9

b. An engineering control.

Question 10

Solvents should be stored:

a. In well-ventilated areas.
b. Close to strong oxidizers.
c. In air-tight cabinets.
d. In specialized glass storage bottles

Answer 10

a. In well-ventilated areas.

Question 11

The SDSs for the solvents we use at our facility are located: ________________________________.

Question 12

The specific type of personal protective equipment we use at our facility when we handle solvents is: ________________________________.

Question 13

An example of an engineering control we use at our facility to reduce or eliminate exposure to the hazards of solvents is: ________________________________.

Question 14

An example of a safe work practice that I can use while working with solvents is: ________________________________.

Question 15

Which OSHA standard provides regulations on dealing with the hazards of solvents?

a. Bloodborne pathogen standard
b. Recordkeeping standard
c. Hazard Communication standard
d. None of the above

Answer 15

c. Hazard Communication standard

Question 16

Solvents are usually liquids. T/F

Answer 16

True

Question 17

The location of the written hazard communication information at this facility is: ________________________________.

Question 18

The operations at our facility that use hazardous chemicals are: ________________________________.

Question 19

If I am accidentally splashed or otherwise directly exposed to a hazardous chemical, the procedure I will follow is: ________________________________.

Question 20

Water is considered a solvent. T/F

Answer 20

True