SAC Chemical Hazard Communication & GHS

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Physical, health, and environmental

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flame symbol

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Before the chemical is used by employees

Answer

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.

SAC - Safety Auditor Certificate Practice Test

SAC - Safety Auditor Certificate Practice Test

SAC Chemical Hazard Communication & GHS