CSS Chemical Safety and Hazard Communication 2

Question 1

Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for occupational chemical exposure are established by which organization?

Accepted Answer

ACGIH

Answer

The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publishes TLVs annually as recommended occupational exposure guidelines.

Question 2

A flammable liquid with a flash point below 73°F (23°C) and a boiling point at or below 95°F (35°C) falls under which OSHA classification?

Accepted Answer

Flammable liquid Category 1

Answer

Under 29 CFR 1910.106 and GHS, flammable liquids with flash points below 73°F and boiling points at or below 95°F are the most hazardous category — Category 1.

Question 3

Which SDS section contains information about engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Section 8

Answer

SDS Section 8 — Exposure Controls/Personal Protection — covers occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and recommended PPE.

Question 4

The Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) concentration values are established by which U.S. agency?

Accepted Answer

NIOSH

Answer

NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) establishes IDLH values, which represent the maximum concentration from which a worker could escape within 30 minutes without irreversible health effects.

Question 5

In chemical safety, a 'secondary container' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Any container that chemicals are transferred into from the original container

Answer

A secondary container is any container other than the original manufacturer container into which a chemical is transferred, and it must be labeled with the chemical identity and applicable hazard warnings.

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CSS Chemical Safety and Hazard Communication 2