CHSP Hazardous Materials Management 2

Question 1

What does the NFPA 704 diamond-shaped placard communicate about hazardous materials?

Accepted Answer

Health, flammability, instability hazards, and special notices using a color-coded rating system

Answer

The NFPA 704 diamond uses four color-coded quadrants (blue for health, red for flammability, yellow for instability, white for special hazards) with ratings 0-4.

Question 2

How should chemotherapy waste be segregated and disposed of in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

In yellow chemotherapy waste containers separate from other hazardous waste

Answer

Chemotherapy waste must be placed in designated yellow containers and managed separately due to its cytotoxic properties.

Question 3

What is the maximum time a large quantity generator can accumulate hazardous waste before shipping for disposal under RCRA?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

Under RCRA, large quantity generators (over 2,200 pounds per month) must ship hazardous waste within 90 days of accumulation start date.

Question 4

What is the primary hazard of mixing bleach (sodium hypochlorite) with ammonia-based cleaning products?

Accepted Answer

It produces toxic chloramine gas that can cause respiratory damage

Answer

Mixing bleach with ammonia produces toxic chloramine gas, which can cause severe respiratory irritation and potentially fatal pulmonary edema.

Question 5

What personal protective equipment is required as minimum when handling formaldehyde in a healthcare laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Chemical-resistant gloves, splash-proof goggles, and a lab coat at minimum

Answer

Handling formaldehyde requires chemical-resistant gloves, splash-proof goggles, and a lab coat, with respiratory protection when airborne levels may exceed limits.

CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Practice Test

CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Practice Test

CHSP Hazardous Materials Management 2