CHMM Health and Safety Management 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), which section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) describes first-aid measures?

Accepted Answer

Section 4

Answer

SDS Section 4 is designated for first-aid measures under the GHS-aligned HazCom 2012 standard.

Question 2

A facility stores 15,000 lbs of a listed toxic substance above its EPCRA Section 302 threshold. Which action is required annually?

Accepted Answer

Submit a Tier II emergency and hazardous chemical inventory report

Answer

EPCRA Section 312 requires facilities exceeding threshold planning quantities to submit annual Tier II inventory reports to LEPC, SERC, and local fire department.

Question 3

Which industrial hygiene control hierarchy level is considered the MOST effective for reducing worker exposure to hazardous substances?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination removes the hazard entirely and is the most effective control at the top of the hierarchy.

Question 4

An employee receives a whole-body radiation dose of 5 rem in a single calendar year from occupational exposure. This is:

Accepted Answer

At the NRC annual occupational dose limit for whole-body exposure

Answer

NRC regulations (10 CFR 20) set the annual occupational whole-body dose limit at 5 rem (50 mSv), so 5 rem is exactly at the regulatory limit.

Question 5

When selecting respiratory protection for an IDLH atmosphere of unknown composition, which respirator is required by OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in pressure-demand mode

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 mandates pressure-demand SCBA for IDLH atmospheres of unknown composition due to unknown contaminants.

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM Health and Safety Management 2