ASP Hazardous Materials & Chemical Safety

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), how many sections must a GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

8

Answer

12

Answer

20

Question 2

On an NFPA 704 diamond, the red quadrant communicates which type of hazard?

Accepted Answer

Flammability hazard

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Health hazard

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Reactivity hazard

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Special notice

Question 3

Under RCRA, a facility generating between 100 and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Small Quantity Generator

Answer

Very Small Quantity Generator

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Large Quantity Generator

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Conditionally Exempt Generator

Question 4

DOT hazard class 3 is assigned to which category of dangerous goods?

Accepted Answer

Flammable liquids

Answer

Explosives

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Flammable gases

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Oxidizers

Question 5

The Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) is defined as the minimum concentration of flammable vapor in air at which:

Accepted Answer

Ignition from an external source can cause an explosion

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Spontaneous combustion occurs without an ignition source

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The vapor becomes acutely toxic by inhalation

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The vapor is visible as a mist or cloud

Question 6

Which section of a GHS-compliant SDS is dedicated to first-aid measures?

Accepted Answer

Section 4

Answer

Section 2

Answer

Section 8

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Section 11

Question 7

The primary purpose of secondary containment in chemical storage areas is to:

Accepted Answer

Contain spills and prevent environmental contamination

Answer

Prevent reactions between incompatible chemicals

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Reduce evaporation of volatile substances

Answer

Satisfy fire code quantity limits for storage