Hazard Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
Answer: To provide detailed information about a chemical's hazards and safe handling
An SDS communicates a chemical's hazards, handling, storage, and emergency measures.
How many standardized sections must a compliant Safety Data Sheet contain under the GHS-aligned HazCom Standard?
Answer: 16
The GHS-aligned SDS format requires 16 standardized sections.
Which of the following is a physical hazard rather than a health hazard under HazCom?
Answer: Flammability
Flammability is a physical hazard, while the others describe health hazards.
What signal word on a GHS label indicates the most severe hazard category?
Answer: Danger
"Danger" denotes more severe hazards, while "Warning" is used for less severe ones.
A pictogram showing a flame over a circle on a chemical label most likely indicates what hazard?
Answer: Oxidizer
The flame-over-circle pictogram designates oxidizing substances.
Who is primarily responsible for creating and providing the initial Safety Data Sheet for a chemical?
Answer: The chemical manufacturer or importer
Manufacturers and importers must develop the SDS and pass it down the supply chain.
Under HazCom, where must employers keep Safety Data Sheets?
Answer: Readily accessible to employees during their work shifts
SDSs must be readily accessible to employees in their work areas during all shifts.