IMSA Chemical Safety & Hazard Communication 2

Question 1

Which chemical storage practice is most critical to preventing dangerous reactions between stored substances?

Accepted Answer

Segregation by chemical compatibility

Answer

FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation

Answer

Alphabetical arrangement

Answer

Storage by container size

Question 2

Oxidizers must be stored separately from which class of chemicals to prevent fires and explosions?

Accepted Answer

Flammables and combustibles

Answer

Corrosives

Answer

Compressed gases

Answer

Inert materials

Question 3

According to OSHA 1910.106, flammable liquids storage cabinets must limit internal temperature to a maximum of what during a 10-minute fire test?

Accepted Answer

325°F

Answer

150°F

Answer

400°F

Answer

500°F

Question 4

What is the maximum capacity allowed for a safety can used to store flammable liquids?

Accepted Answer

5 gallons

Answer

1 gallon

Answer

2 gallons

Answer

10 gallons

Question 5

The NFPA 704 'diamond' rating system is primarily designed to inform:

Accepted Answer

Emergency responders about health, flammability, instability, and special hazards

Answer

Workers on daily chemical handling procedures

Answer

Shipping personnel about DOT transport requirements

Answer

Purchasing departments about chemical costs

Question 6

Chemical fume hoods are classified as which type of hazard control?

Accepted Answer

Engineering control

Answer

Administrative control

Answer

Personal protective equipment

Answer

Substitution control

Question 7

Per ANSI Z358.1, emergency eyewash stations must be located within what travel time from a corrosive chemical hazard?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

60 seconds