CET Hazard Communication and GHS

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012), how many pictograms are defined in the GHS system adopted in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

OSHA's HCS 2012 incorporates 8 GHS pictograms to represent different physical and health hazards.

Question 2

Which section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains first-aid measures?

Accepted Answer

Section 4

Answer

Section 4 of a 16-section SDS is dedicated to first-aid measures for exposed individuals.

Question 3

An employer must provide employees access to SDSs for hazardous chemicals:

Accepted Answer

At all times during each work shift

Answer

OSHA requires that SDSs be readily accessible to employees at all times during their work shift.

Question 4

The GHS signal word 'Danger' indicates what relative level of hazard compared to 'Warning'?

Accepted Answer

Higher severity

Answer

'Danger' is used for more severe hazard categories, while 'Warning' applies to less severe ones within the same hazard class.

Question 5

Which element is NOT required on a GHS-compliant label under OSHA HCS 2012?

Accepted Answer

Date of manufacture

Answer

GHS labels require product identifier, signal word, hazard/precautionary statements, pictograms, and supplier info, but not the date of manufacture.

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