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Chemical Safety & Hazard Communication Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012), how many sections are required in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

    Answer: 16

    OSHA's HCS 2012, aligned with the GHS, mandates exactly 16 standardized sections in every SDS covering chemical identity, hazards, composition, first aid, and more.

  2. Under HazCom 2012, which signal word is used to indicate a less severe hazard category on a chemical label?

    Answer: Warning

    'Warning' is used for less severe hazard categories, while 'Danger' is reserved for more severe hazards; these are the only two signal words permitted under GHS/HazCom 2012.

  3. What information does Section 8 of a Safety Data Sheet provide?

    Answer: Exposure controls and personal protective equipment

    Section 8 of the SDS covers exposure controls and PPE, including permissible exposure limits (PELs), engineering controls, and recommended protective equipment.

  4. Which GHS pictogram indicates carcinogens, reproductive toxins, and respiratory sensitizers?

    Answer: Health hazard (person with starburst on chest)

    The health hazard pictogram (silhouette with a starburst on the chest) denotes serious chronic health effects including carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and reproductive toxicity.

  5. Which of the following is NOT one of the six required elements on a GHS-compliant chemical label?

    Answer: NFPA 704 diamond rating

    GHS labels require a product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, precautionary statements, pictograms, and supplier information — the NFPA 704 diamond is a separate voluntary system not required on GHS labels.

  6. According to OSHA's HazCom standard, when must employees be trained on hazardous chemicals?

    Answer: When new hazardous chemicals are introduced to the workplace

    OSHA requires training when new physical or health hazards are introduced into the work area, in addition to initial employment training.

  7. The GHS flame pictogram on a chemical label indicates that the substance is:

    Answer: Flammable

    The GHS flame pictogram is used to identify flammable liquids, solids, gases, aerosols, and self-reactive substances.