Hazard Communication and GHS Flashcards
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The written Hazard Communication Program required by OSHA HCS must include:
Answer: How labels, SDSs, and training will be implemented
The written HazCom program must describe how the employer will implement labeling, SDS maintenance, and employee training.
GHS classification for 'Acute Toxicity Category 1' represents:
Answer: The most severe toxicity level
In GHS, Category 1 is the most severe hazard category, indicating the highest acute toxicity and requiring the 'Danger' signal word.
Which of the following best describes a 'trade secret' exception under OSHA HCS?
Answer: Chemical identity may be withheld from the SDS label but must be disclosed to health professionals in emergencies
OSHA allows chemical identity to be withheld as a trade secret on SDSs, but manufacturers must disclose it to healthcare professionals in medical emergencies.
A CET trainer conducting HazCom training should verify employee competency by:
Answer: Administering a practical exercise where employees locate SDS information and read a label
Competency is best verified through performance-based exercises that require employees to demonstrate they can use labels and SDSs correctly.
Under OSHA HCS, the term 'hazardous chemical' is defined as:
Answer: Any chemical for which there is evidence of a physical or health hazard
OSHA defines a hazardous chemical as any chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence of a physical or health hazard.
When updating a written HazCom program after new chemicals are introduced to the workplace, the trainer's role includes:
Answer: Ensuring employees are retrained on the new hazards before exposure
When new chemical hazards are introduced, employees must be trained on those hazards before they are exposed to them.