Warehouse Safety & Hazardous Materials Handling Flashcards
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A drum of a Class 8 corrosive liquid is found to have a bulging lid in the warehouse. What is the most likely cause?
Answer: Internal pressure buildup from a chemical reaction or temperature increase
Bulging drum lids typically indicate internal pressure from chemical reactions, fermentation, or thermal expansion of the contents.
Which PPE level (A, B, C, or D) provides the highest level of skin, eye, and respiratory protection for warehouse hazmat responders?
Answer: Level A
Level A PPE includes a fully encapsulating chemical-resistant suit with SCBA, providing maximum protection against vapors, gases, and skin hazards.
Under 29 CFR 1910.1200, employers must make SDS documents available to employees:
Answer: During each work shift when chemicals are in use
OSHA requires SDS to be readily accessible to employees during their work shifts in their work areas where hazardous chemicals are used.
What is the primary function of a 'spill kit' secondary containment system in a hazmat storage area?
Answer: To absorb and neutralize chemical spills before they spread
Spill kits provide materials (absorbents, neutralizers, containment berms) to capture and control chemical spills before they spread or enter drains.
A warehouse is required to conduct a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) under OSHA's PSM standard (29 CFR 1910.119) when it stores which quantity of a highly hazardous chemical?
Answer: Above the Threshold Quantity (TQ) listed in Appendix A
PSM applies when a facility holds a highly hazardous chemical above its specific Threshold Quantity (TQ) defined in 29 CFR 1910.119 Appendix A.
In a warehouse, 'housekeeping' as a fire prevention measure primarily refers to:
Answer: Removing combustible clutter, spills, and debris from work areas
Good housekeeping in fire prevention means eliminating accumulated combustible materials, spills, and debris that could serve as fuel for a fire.
When stacking pallets of hazardous materials, which factor is MOST critical in determining the maximum stack height?
Answer: The load capacity of the floor and racking, plus container stability
Maximum stack height is determined by the floor/rack load rating and the structural integrity of the containers to prevent collapse.