CWLP Warehouse Safety & Hazardous Materials Handling 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), what is the maximum number of pictograms allowed on a GHS-compliant label?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

GHS allows up to 8 pictograms on a compliant hazard label, though in practice most labels use fewer.

Question 2

A warehouse worker discovers a leaking drum of an unknown liquid. What is the FIRST action they should take?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the immediate area and notify the supervisor

Answer

The first priority is to evacuate and notify a supervisor so trained personnel with proper PPE can assess the situation.

Question 3

What does the NFPA 704 'Blue' diamond quadrant indicate about a hazardous material?

Accepted Answer

Health hazard

Answer

The blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 diamond represents the health hazard rating on a scale of 0–4.

Question 4

Which OSHA standard specifically governs the handling and storage of flammable and combustible liquids in warehouses?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.106

Answer

29 CFR 1910.106 covers flammable and combustible liquids, including storage cabinets, quantities, and ventilation requirements.

Question 5

When storing oxidizers in a warehouse, they must be separated from flammable materials by at least how many feet, or a fire-rated barrier?

Accepted Answer

25 feet

Answer

NFPA and OSHA guidelines require a minimum 25-foot separation (or a 1-hour fire-rated barrier) between oxidizers and flammable materials.

(CWLP) Certified Warehouse and Logistics Professional Practice Test