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Hazardous Materials Management Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), how many pictograms are defined in the GHS system adopted by the US?

    Answer: 9

    GHS as adopted by OSHA's HazCom 2012 defines 9 standardized pictograms to communicate physical, health, and environmental hazards.

  2. A healthcare facility receives a shipment of a chemical with a DOT placard showing a '6' inside a skull-and-crossbones diamond. What hazard class does this represent?

    Answer: Toxic/poisonous materials

    DOT hazard class 6 covers toxic and infectious substances, and the skull-and-crossbones symbol confirms the poison/toxic designation.

  3. Which section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains information about recommended personal protective equipment (PPE)?

    Answer: Section 8 – Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

    Section 8 of the 16-section SDS format specifies exposure limits, engineering controls, and recommended PPE for safe handling.

  4. A hospital pharmacy stores a quantity of ethanol that exceeds the Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) per control area. What is the FIRST required action?

    Answer: Move the excess to a separate fire-rated storage room or building

    IFC and NFPA 30 require that quantities exceeding the MAQ per control area be relocated to a separate fire-rated area or building; simply exceeding MAQ triggers separation requirements before other options.

  5. What is the primary purpose of a chemical hygiene plan (CHP) in a healthcare laboratory?

    Answer: To outline procedures, equipment, and work practices that protect workers from hazardous chemicals

    OSHA's Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) requires a CHP that specifies safety procedures, controls, and training to protect laboratory workers from chemical exposures.

  6. When disposing of chemotherapy drug waste in the US, which regulatory framework primarily governs the handling of P-listed (acutely hazardous) chemotherapy agents?

    Answer: RCRA hazardous waste regulations

    EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) governs P-listed acutely hazardous pharmaceutical wastes, requiring specific cradle-to-grave management.

  7. A worker is exposed to a chemical splash and consults the SDS. Section 4 recommends flushing eyes with water for 15–20 minutes. Which principle does this reflect?

    Answer: Dilution as a decontamination method

    Prolonged flushing with water dilutes and removes the chemical from ocular tissue, applying dilution as the primary decontamination approach for eye exposures.