CLA Safety Principles 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what document must accompany hazardous chemicals in the workplace?
- Bill of lading
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (Correct answer)
- Certificate of analysis
- Material requisition form
Correct answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires Safety Data Sheets to be available for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Question 2: Which section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains first aid measures?
- Section 2
- Section 4 (Correct answer)
- Section 7
- Section 11
Correct answer: Section 4
Section 4 of the GHS-aligned SDS covers first aid measures, including instructions for skin contact, eye contact, inhalation, and ingestion.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure?
- Secure warehouse doors at end of shift
- Prevent unexpected energization of equipment during maintenance (Correct answer)
- Lock inventory in secured cages
- Tag damaged products for return
Correct answer: Prevent unexpected energization of equipment during maintenance
LOTO procedures (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147) control hazardous energy by preventing equipment from being accidentally re-energized during servicing or maintenance.
Question 4: Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical fires in a warehouse?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents (CO2 or dry chemical) rated for energized electrical equipment fires.
Question 5: What does the acronym 'PPE' stand for in warehouse safety?
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Protective Procedure Enforcement
- Personal Protective Equipment (Correct answer)
- Plant Property Evaluation
Correct answer: Personal Protective Equipment
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, which includes items such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots worn to reduce exposure to hazards.
Question 6: According to OSHA, what is the minimum safe distance a pedestrian should maintain from an operating forklift?
- 3 feet
- 5 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
Correct answer: 5 feet
OSHA recommends pedestrians maintain at least a 5-foot clearance from operating forklifts to avoid being struck by the load or vehicle.
Question 7: Which color label on the GHS hazard pictogram system indicates a health hazard?
- Red diamond
- Orange square
- White diamond with black symbol (Correct answer)
- Blue circle
Correct answer: White diamond with black symbol
GHS pictograms use a white diamond background with a red border and a black hazard symbol; health hazard pictograms follow this same format.
CLA Safety Principles 2
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what document must accompany hazardous chemicals in the workplace?