CHSP Hazardous Materials Management 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Toxic/poisonous materials

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Section 8 – Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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CHSP Hazardous Materials Management 4