CET Hazard Communication and GHS 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which SDS section describes proper storage conditions and incompatibilities for a hazardous chemical?
- Section 5
- Section 7 (Correct answer)
- Section 9
- Section 11
Correct answer: Section 7
Section 7 of the SDS covers handling and storage, including conditions to avoid and incompatible materials.
Question 2: Under HCS 2012, who is responsible for ensuring that hazardous chemicals are properly labeled in the workplace?
- The chemical manufacturer only
- The distributor only
- The employer (Correct answer)
- OSHA inspectors
Correct answer: The employer
Employers are responsible for ensuring that hazardous chemicals in the workplace are properly labeled and that employees are trained.
Question 3: A precautionary statement on a GHS label serves what primary purpose?
- Describes the chemical's composition
- Recommends measures to minimize exposure or injury (Correct answer)
- Identifies the regulatory agency
- Lists synonyms for the chemical name
Correct answer: Recommends measures to minimize exposure or injury
Precautionary statements describe recommended measures to minimize or prevent adverse effects from exposure to a hazardous product.
Question 4: Which hazard category triggers the GHS flammable liquids pictogram (flame symbol)?
- Oxidizers
- Flammable liquids with flash point below 93°C (Correct answer)
- Corrosive liquids only
- Toxic gases
Correct answer: Flammable liquids with flash point below 93°C
The flame pictogram applies to flammable liquids (flash point ≤ 93°C), flammable solids, pyrophorics, and self-reactive substances.
Question 5: When training workers on reading SDSs, a CET trainer should highlight that Section 8 covers:
- Physical and chemical properties
- Exposure controls and personal protective equipment (Correct answer)
- Ecological information
- Disposal considerations
Correct answer: Exposure controls and personal protective equipment
Section 8 of the SDS addresses exposure limits, engineering controls, and PPE requirements to protect workers.
Question 6: An employee notices a container in the work area that has a missing or illegible label. Under OSHA HCS, the appropriate action is to:
- Continue using the container if contents are recognizable
- Relabel the container before use (Correct answer)
- Report it at the next weekly meeting
- Discard the container immediately
Correct answer: Relabel the container before use
OSHA requires that containers of hazardous chemicals be labeled; if a label is missing or illegible, the employer must relabel the container before use.
CET Hazard Communication and GHS 2
Which SDS section describes proper storage conditions and incompatibilities for a hazardous chemical?