CESCO Toxic Substances & Chemical Management (TSCA) 2

Question 1

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) is aligned with which internationally recognized chemical classification system?

Accepted Answer

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Answer

OSHA's HazCom 2012 standard aligned U.S. requirements with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classifying and labeling chemicals.

Question 2

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) required under HazCom must contain how many standardized sections?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

GHS-aligned SDS documents must contain exactly 16 sections covering identification, hazards, composition, first aid, firefighting, handling, storage, and other information.

Question 3

Under the EPA's Risk Management Program (RMP), facilities storing threshold quantities of regulated substances must submit an RMP plan to which agency?

Accepted Answer

EPA

Answer

RMP plans are submitted to the EPA under Clean Air Act Section 112(r), though OSHA's PSM standard covers the workplace safety side of the same facilities.

Question 4

The EPA's Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program requires facilities to report annual releases of listed toxic chemicals under which law?

Accepted Answer

EPCRA Section 313

Answer

TRI reporting is required under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), with reports due July 1 each year.

Question 5

Which federal regulation governs the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce, including proper classification, packaging, and labeling?

Accepted Answer

DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100-185)

Answer

The DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in 49 CFR Parts 100–185 govern the safe transportation of hazardous materials by all modes of transport.

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CESCO Toxic Substances & Chemical Management (TSCA) 2