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Chemical Hazard Communication & GHS Flashcards

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  1. Under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), hazards are classified into which three main categories?

    Answer: Physical, health, and environmental

    GHS classifies all chemical hazards into three main categories: physical hazards, health hazards, and environmental hazards.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) under OSHA's HazCom 2012 standard?

    Answer: To provide detailed hazard and safe-handling information about a chemical substance

    An SDS provides comprehensive information about a chemical's physical and health hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency response procedures.

  3. How many standardized sections must a GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet contain?

    Answer: 16

    A GHS-compliant SDS must contain exactly 16 sections covering everything from hazard identification to disposal considerations.

  4. Which GHS pictogram is used to identify flammable gases, liquids, and solids?

    Answer: Flame symbol

    The flame pictogram identifies flammable and combustible materials, including flammable gases, aerosols, liquids, and solids under the GHS system.

  5. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, when must employees have access to an SDS for a hazardous chemical in their work area?

    Answer: Before the chemical is used by employees

    OSHA requires that employees have ready access to SDSs before working with or in areas containing hazardous chemicals, ensuring information is available prior to any exposure.

  6. Which section of a GHS Safety Data Sheet contains First Aid Measures?

    Answer: Section 4

    Section 4 of a GHS SDS contains First Aid Measures, describing recommended actions to take when someone is exposed to the hazardous chemical.

  7. Under HazCom 2012, which of the following elements is NOT required on a GHS-compliant chemical label?

    Answer: NFPA diamond rating

    GHS-compliant labels require the product identifier, supplier information, pictograms, signal word, hazard statements, and precautionary statements — the NFPA diamond is a separate system and not a GHS requirement.