CFA Safety and Emergency Procedures 3

Question 1

What does the acronym SDS stand for in a fertilizer safety context?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet

Answer

SDS (Safety Data Sheet) replaced MSDS under the updated OSHA HazCom standard and provides detailed chemical hazard information.

Question 2

A worker's skin comes into contact with liquid fertilizer containing urea ammonium nitrate (UAN). What is the correct first response?

Accepted Answer

Remove contaminated clothing and flush skin with water for 15 minutes

Answer

Removing contaminated clothing and flushing with water for at least 15 minutes minimizes skin absorption and irritation from UAN solution.

Question 3

In the event of an anhydrous ammonia tank leak that cannot be stopped, what should bystanders do?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate crosswind or upwind and call emergency services

Answer

Moving crosswind or upwind keeps responders out of the gas plume; emergency services should be contacted immediately.

Question 4

What information is found in Section 4 of a Safety Data Sheet?

Accepted Answer

First-aid measures

Answer

Section 4 of the standardized 16-section SDS format is dedicated to First-Aid Measures for exposure scenarios.

Question 5

Why must ammonium nitrate fertilizer NEVER be stored with petroleum products or organic materials?

Accepted Answer

It can form explosive mixtures when contaminated with combustibles

Answer

Ammonium nitrate is an oxidizer that can detonate when mixed with combustible materials, creating a serious explosion hazard.

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