Hazardous Materials Awareness Flashcards

A cleaning product used to sanitize ACFT equipment shows a GHS skull-and-crossbones pictogram. What hazard does this indicate?

Answer: Acute toxicity that can be fatal or toxic

The skull and crossbones is used for acute toxicity in the more severe categories (fatal or toxic).

Which GHS signal word indicates the MORE severe hazard level on a label?

Answer: Danger

GHS uses only two signal words, and 'Danger' is reserved for the more severe hazard categories.

A grader gets a chemical splash on their skin. Which Safety Data Sheet (SDS) section should be checked first for treatment guidance?

Answer: Section 4 – First-Aid Measures

Section 4 of the 16-section SDS gives first-aid measures by route of exposure.

Which SDS section gives suitable extinguishing media and fire-fighting guidance?

Answer: Section 5

Section 5 covers fire-fighting measures, including suitable extinguishing media.

A small amount of solvent leaks in the equipment storage area. Which SDS section describes cleanup and containment procedures?

Answer: Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures

Section 6 explains spill containment, cleanup methods, and protective precautions.

The GHS exclamation-mark pictogram is most commonly associated with which hazard?

Answer: Skin/eye irritation or skin sensitization

The exclamation mark covers irritants, skin sensitizers, narcotic effects, and harmful (lower-category) acute toxicity.

Which GHS pictogram shows a human silhouette with a starburst on the chest?

Answer: Health hazard such as a carcinogen or respiratory sensitizer

The health hazard pictogram marks chronic hazards such as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, and respiratory sensitizers.