ASP ASP Hazardous Materials and Chemical Safety

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012), how many sections must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

OSHA's HCS 2012, aligned with GHS, requires SDS to have exactly 16 standardized sections.

Question 2

Which GHS pictogram indicates acute toxicity at categories 1–3 (fatal or toxic)?

Accepted Answer

Skull and crossbones

Answer

The skull and crossbones GHS pictogram designates substances with acute toxicity categories 1–3.

Question 3

Under OSHA's HazCom standard, what is the primary purpose of a GHS label's signal word?

Accepted Answer

Indicate the relative level of hazard severity

Answer

Signal words 'Danger' or 'Warning' communicate the relative severity of the hazard on a GHS-compliant label.

Question 4

What does the acronym SDS stand for in chemical safety, replacing the older MSDS?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet

Answer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) replaced the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) when OSHA aligned HazCom with GHS in 2012.

Question 5

Which SDS section contains permissible exposure limits (PELs), TLVs, and recommended PPE?

Accepted Answer

Section 8

Answer

Section 8 of the SDS covers exposure controls and personal protection, including OELs, PELs, and TLVs.

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