OSHA Basic OSHA 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

Provide hazard and handling information about a chemical

Answer

An SDS provides detailed information on a chemical's hazards, handling, and emergency measures.

Question 2

How many sections does a standardized GHS-format Safety Data Sheet contain?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

Under the Hazard Communication Standard, an SDS follows a standardized 16-section format.

Question 3

Which OSHA standard governs the Hazard Communication of chemicals, sometimes called 'Right to Know'?

Accepted Answer

The HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Answer

The Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) ensures workers know chemical hazards.

Question 4

On a chemical container, what must a proper GHS label include besides the product identifier?

Accepted Answer

Signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Answer

GHS labels require a signal word, pictograms, hazard statements, and precautionary statements.

Question 5

What does a GHS pictogram of a flame indicate?

Accepted Answer

The substance is flammable

Answer

The flame pictogram warns that a substance is flammable or otherwise combustible.

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