SAC Chemical Hazard Communication & GHS 2

Question 1

What are the two GHS signal words used on chemical labels to communicate hazard severity?

Accepted Answer

'Danger' and 'Warning'

Answer

'Caution' and 'Warning'

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'Alert' and 'Danger'

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'Notice' and 'Caution'

Question 2

Which GHS pictogram represents acute toxicity categories 1 through 3 (fatal or toxic substances)?

Accepted Answer

Skull and crossbones

Answer

Flame symbol

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Exclamation mark

Answer

Corrosion symbol

Question 3

Under OSHA's HazCom 2012 standard, who bears primary responsibility for preparing Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals?

Accepted Answer

Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors

Answer

The employer using the chemical

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OSHA enforcement officers

Answer

The National Safety Council

Question 4

In GHS terminology, what does 'hazard category' mean within a hazard class?

Accepted Answer

A division of criteria within a hazard class based on relative severity

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The type of industry where a chemical is used

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The regulatory agency responsible for oversight of the chemical

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The physical state of the chemical at room temperature

Question 5

What information is contained in Section 8 of a GHS Safety Data Sheet?

Accepted Answer

Exposure controls and personal protective equipment recommendations

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Physical and chemical properties

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Ecological information and environmental impact

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Transport information and UN number

Question 6

Which OSHA regulation governs Hazard Communication (HazCom) requirements in general industry in the United States?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200

Answer

29 CFR 1910.119

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29 CFR 1910.147

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29 CFR 1910.132

Question 7

A safety auditor finds that a secondary chemical container has only a handwritten product name and no GHS label elements. What is the most appropriate corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Replace it with a GHS-compliant label containing all required elements

Answer

Add a second handwritten label with the chemical formula

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Remove the container from the facility immediately

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File a report and allow use to continue pending management review