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

GHS uses 'Danger' to indicate more severe hazard categories and 'Warning' for less severe categories as standardized signal words on chemical labels.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Skull and crossbones

Answer

The skull and crossbones pictogram identifies substances with high acute toxicity (categories 1–3) that are fatal or toxic if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.

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

HazCom 2012 places the responsibility for developing accurate SDSs on chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors — those who introduce chemicals into commerce.

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

Answer

A GHS hazard category divides the criteria within a hazard class according to severity, with Category 1 typically representing the most severe hazard.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Exposure controls and personal protective equipment recommendations

Answer

Section 8 covers Exposure Controls and PPE, including OSHA permissible exposure limits, recommended engineering controls, and appropriate personal protective equipment.

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SAC Chemical Hazard Communication & GHS 2