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A. Write a safety data sheet (SDS)

B. Obtain a SDS from the manufacturer or distributor.

C. Test the material to find out if it is dangerous.

D. Notify the emergency response team.

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1. Your employer purchases hazardous material for use in the work environment. By law your employer must:

An SDS should be shipped with all materials. If this is not done, a Safety Data

Sheet should be requested from the manufacturer or retrieved on line. The

correct answer is B.

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1. Your employer purchases hazardous material for use in the work environment. By law your employer must:

2 – Chemicals that can cause fire, explosions or some other violent reaction when they come in contact with air, water or other chemicals are known as:

A. Health hazard chemicals

B. Environmental hazard chemicals

C. Physical hazard chemicals

D. Storage hazard chemicals


C. Physical hazard chemicals

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2 - Chemicals that can cause fire, explosions or some other violent reaction when they come in contact with air, water or other chemicals are known as:

3. The Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) mandates that your employer must comply with which regulatory requirements:

• A. Chemical inventory• B. Safety data sheets• C. Labeling.• D. Employee training• E. Written program• F. All of the above.


• F. All of the above.

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3. The Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) mandates that your employer must comply with all five regulatory requirements:

Chemical inventorySafety data sheetsLabelingEmployee trainingWritten program.

4. The Globally Harmonized System was incorporated in to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) to provide:

• A. Hazard classification for chemicals.• B. A common safety data sheet.• C. Common labeling system requirements.• D. Employee retraining.• E. All of the above.


• E. All of the above.

All five provisions.

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4. The Globally Harmonized System was incorporated in to the OSHA Hazard

Communication Standard (1910.1200) to provide:

5. The OSHA Hazard Communication training requirements are applicable:

• A. To all employees.• B. Only to employees exposed to hazardous

materials.• C. To exposed employees under normal

operating conditions or potentially exposed employees under foreseeable emergencies.

• D. To long term but not temporary employees.


• C. To exposed employees under normal operating conditions or potentially exposed employees under foreseeable emergencies.

These requirements ensure that all exposed and potentially exposed employees receive information

about all chemical hazards in the workplace and that employees are prepared to deal with

emergencies.

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5. The OSHA Hazard Communication training requirements are applicable:

6. This label alerts you to what kind of hazards:

A. Flammables

B. Explosives

C. Oxidizers

D. Acutely toxic



A. Flammables

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7. When cleaning a bathroom fixture, people sometimes mix ammonia cleaner with household

bleach. This produces:

• A. Discolored porcelain.

• B. Corroded and discolored porcelain

• C. A dangerous gas

• D. An explosion


7. When cleaning a bathroom fixture, people sometimes mix ammonia cleaner with household bleach. This produces:

• C. A dangerous gas

• Combining ammonia with bleach may result in a dangerous gas mixture called chloramines.

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A. Flammables

B. Explosives

C. Corrosive

D. Acutely toxic



C. Corrosive

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9. The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires your employer to:

• A. Train you every time a new substance comes in to the plant, even if you are not exposed.

• B. Notify your physician before you work with a hazardous substance.

• C. Train you when a new chemical representing a new type of hazard enters your work area.

• D. Post a current list of hazards in the workplace.


• C. Train you when a new chemical representing a new type of hazard enters your work area.

• All employees must be retrained as new hazards, not just chemicals and substances, enter the work area. Non exposure does not

require training, and physicians are not required to be notified. Posting is not required

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9. The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires your employer to:

10. Your "Right to Know" means you can expect

your employer to:

• A. Provide you with information and training about the possible hazards in your workplace.

• B. Provide access to monitoring equipment.• C. Provide you with trade secret information

regarding the chemicals you work with.• D. Inform you of previous hazards in the

workplace.


10. Your "Right to Know" means you can expect

your employer to:

• A. Provide you with information and training about the possible hazards in your workplace.

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A. Flammables

B. Explosives

C. Corrosive

D. Acutely toxic



B. Explosives

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12. Under the Hazard Communication Standard, employees have the following responsibilities:

• A. Learn about the hazards of the chemicals that you work with.

• B. Find and review the SDSs for the chemicals you will be using.

• C. Read the container label each time you use that chemical.

• D. Stay awake during hazcom training.• E. All of the above.



• The Hazard Communication Standard does not state specific responsibilities of employees. However, the OSHA Act of 1970 requires employees to comply with all occupational health and safety rules and regulations.

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12. Under the Hazard Communication Standard, employees have the following responsibilities:


A. Flammables

B. Explosives

C. Health hazards

D. Acutely toxic



C. Health hazards

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14. You wear protective equipment when you work around hazardous materials because:

• A. It will keep the materials uncontaminated.

• B. It minimizes the hazards to you and possible others.

• C. It minimizes their harmful effects.

• D. The materials may detonate.


• B. It minimizes the hazards to you and possible others.

Protective equipment is for your protection and does not alter the hazardous chemicals or substances in any way.

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14. You wear protective equipment when you work around hazardous materials because:


A. Flammables

B. Explosives

C. Irritants & sensitizers

D. Acutely toxic



C. Irritants & sensitizers & chemicals that are acutely toxic, narcotic or hazardous to the ozone layer

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16. When filling your vehicle with gasoline, a vapor is emitted that contains the following carcinogen:

• A. Trichloroethane

• B. Benzene

• C. Toluene

• D. Isopropyl alcohol


• B. Benzene

Benzene can cause leukemia.

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16. When filling your vehicle with gasoline, a vapor is emitted that contains the following carcinogen:

17. The Hazard Communication Standard requires your employer to implement a labeling program. Indicate which of the following does NOT represent requirements of the program:

• A. Incoming chemical products must be checked for labeling.

• B. You must be informed of the labeling program.

• C. The written Hazard Communication Program must describe the workplace labeling program.

• D. All labels must be written in the predominant language of the exposed employee.


• D. All labels must be written in the predominant language of the exposed employee.

The Hazard Communication Standard requires that all labels be written in ENGLISH. However, the employer must do everything necessary to

ensure that all of its employees understand.

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17. The Hazard Communication Standard requires your employer to implement a labeling program. Indicate which of the following does NOT represent requirements of the program:

18. All labels alert the user to the possible degree of hazard a substance may represent. Which sequence describes the lowest to the highest risk sequence of the hazard:

• A. Caution - Danger

• B. Warning - Danger

• C. Caution – Warning - Danger

• D. Warning – Caution - Danger

• E. Warning - Danger - Dead


• B. Warning - Danger

Warning indicates the lowest risk. Danger the highest.

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18. All labels alert the user to the possible degree of hazard a substance may represent. Which sequence describes the lowest to the highest risk sequence of the hazard:


A. Flammables

B. Explosives

C. Irritants & sensitizers

D. Acutely toxic



D. Acutely toxic

This “stuff” will kill you !

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20. Your company receives a chemical product in bulk. You transfer a small amount to an unlabeled container to use for a few days. The Hazard Communication Standard requires that:

• A. A label be created to identify the chemical and its health and physical hazards.

• B. A Safety Data sheet be attached.• C. No action be taken.• D. The container be secured after work hours so

that no others are exposed to unlabeled chemicals.


• A. A label be created to identify the chemical and its health and physical hazards.

The Hazard Communication Standard requires that a temporary container be labeled unless the contents are to be used during the work shift by

a single operator.

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20. Your company receives a chemical product in bulk. You transfer a small amount to an unlabeled container to use for a few days. The Hazard Communication Standard requires that:

21. A manufacturer of a chemical product is required to release trade secret information (list ingredients) when:

• A. Their product is involved in a life or death emergency.

• B. Their product has been spilled and the information is required for proper clean up.

• C. A responsible occupational health proponent requests information.

• D. All of the above.



Substance specific information is needed to properly treat overexposed individuals and

to protect your health, safety and environment.

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21. A manufacturer of a chemical product is required to release trade secret information (list ingredients) when:

22. Chemical manufacturers and importers are required to do all of the following except:

• A. Classify the hazards of the chemicals which they produce or import.

• B. Prepare container labels.• C. Prepare safety data sheets.• D. Create the workplace chemical inventory.


• C. Create the workplace chemical inventory.

The Hazard Communication Standard requires that the employer create a workplace chemical inventory list. A

similar list must be submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment every two years.

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22. Chemical manufacturers and importers are required to do all of the following except:


A. Flammables

B. Explosives

C. Compressed gases

D. Acutely toxic



C. Compressed gases

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24. Freon is a gas with a vapor density almost three times that of air. This means that Freon gas escaping from your refrigerator in the absence of a draft will tend to:

• A. Flow along the floor.

• B. Float on the ceiling.

• C. Mix evenly in the air.

• D. Eliminate odors.


• A. Flow along the floor.

Many solvent vapors such as Freon are heavier than air. They tend to accumulate

in low lying areas - making confined spaces particularly dangerous.

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24. Freon is a gas with a vapor density almost three times that of air. This means that Freon gas escaping from your refrigerator in the absence of a draft will tend to:

25. Chemicals that cause skin rash, headaches or eye irritation are examples of:

• A. Physical hazards

• B. Health hazards.

• C. Random reactions.




There are two classes of hazards. Skin rashes, headaches and eye irritation are symptoms of health hazards. Fire, explosion and explosive chemical reactions are examples of physical hazards.

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25. Chemicals that cause skin rash, headaches or eye irritation are examples of:

26. The term "acute toxicity" refers to a chemical's:

• A. Long term danger

• B. Tendency to form a dangerous gas

• C. Tendency to burn

• D. Immediate (within 48 hours) adverse effects of exposure


• D. Immediate (within 48 hours) adverse effects of exposure

If a chemical is "acutely toxic", it will have an immediate adverse health effect within 48

hours when a person is overexposed.

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26. The term "acute toxicity" refers to a chemical's:


A. Flammables

B. Oxidizers

C. Compressed gases

D. Acutely toxic



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B. Oxidizers

28. The key difference between a flammable liquid such as alcohol and a combustible liquid such as charcoal lighter is:

• A. Flammables are ignited by sparks and combustibles are not.

• B. Combustibles are easily ignited by sparks while flammables are not.

• C. Methods for cleaning up spills are different for flammable liquids.

• D. Fire extinguishing methods are different for combustible liquids.



• A. Flammables are ignited by sparks and combustibles are not.

A flammable liquid is easily ignitable by sparks. A combustible liquid such as charcoal lighter fluid has a higher flashpoint and generally requires

preheating to be ignited by sparks. A is the correct answer.

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28. The key difference between a flammable liquid such as alcohol and a combustible liquid such as charcoal lighter is:

29. Chemicals with good warning properties:

• A. Have no odor.

• B. Have no color.

• C. Are very irritating to your eyes, nose and mucous membranes.

• D. Are nontoxic.


• C. Are very irritating to your eyes, nose and mucous membranes.

Ammonia is an example of a substance with good warning properties. You sense or

smell it before it becomes a hazard.

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29. Chemicals with good warning properties:


A. Flammables

B. Oxidizers

C. Compressed gases

D. Environmental hazard



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D. Environmental hazard

31. Toluene, an ingredient in spray paints, has a flashpoint of 40 degrees F. This means that it:

• A. Gives paint a glossy sheen.

• B. Could readily ignite at room temperature.

• C. Works best at cool temperatures.

• D. Will ignite at extremely cold temperatures.


31. Toluene, an ingredient in spray paints, has a flashpoint of 40 degrees F. This means that it:

• B. Could readily ignite at room temperature.

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32. Choose the INCORRECT answer. An example of a physical hazard is a material's ability to:

• A. Explode easily.

• B. Be easily absorbed through the lungs.

• C. Freeze your skin on contact.

• D. React violently upon contact with air or water.


• B. Be easily absorbed through the lungs.

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32. Choose the INCORRECT answer. An example of a physical hazard is a material's ability to:

33. Statement 1: TOXICITY is the substance's ability to cause harm.Statement 2: HAZARD is the likelihood that harm will occur.

• A. Both statements are correct.

• B. The first statement is correct.

• C. The second statement is correct.

• D. Neither statement is correct.


A. Both statements are correct.

Any substance can be toxic with sufficient exposure. The proper conditions must be present for a hazard to exist. EXAMPLE: A stainless steel bar is toxic but not hazardous. However, when welded, conditions have changed. Toxic fumes are emitted and a hazard exists.

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33. Statement 1: TOXICITY is the substance's ability to cause harm.Statement 2: HAZARD is the likelihood that harm will occur.

34. Which of the following is NOT true about carcinogens:

• A. They are a health hazard.

• B. Their effects occur immediately.

• C. They cause cancer.

• D Their effects can occur years after exposure.


• B. Their effects occur immediately.

Carcinogens are substances that cause cancer. Effects can occur many years after exposure. Examples include benzene, asbestos and some paint removers.

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34. Which of the following is NOT true about carcinogens:

35. Consumer products , as defined by the Consumer Product Safety Act, are exempt from the Hazard Communication Standard if:

• A. The duration of exposure is similar to that when used by a consumer as intended.

• B. The frequency of exposure is similar to that when used by a consumer as intended.

• C. The material can be purchased in a retail business like Home Depot or Lowe’s.

• D. A and B.• E. A, B and C.


• D. A and B.

• The duration and frequency of exposure is similar to that when used by a consumer as intended.

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35. Consumer products , as defined by the Consumer Product Safety Act, are exempt from the Hazard Communication Standard if:

36. OSHA requires your employer to maintain a document that identifies a chemical product and its physical properties. This document provides information about the potential hazards of a product as it is used in the workplace. It is called a:

• A. Label

• B. Safety Data sheet.

• C. Hazard Communication Program

• D. Chemical Data sheet.


• B. Safety Data sheet.

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36. OSHA requires your employer to maintain a document that identifies a chemical product and its physical properties. This document provides information about the potential hazards of a product as it is used in the workplace. It is called a:

37. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) always follows a consistent format developed by state and federal agencies.

• TRUE

• FALSE


• TRUE

• The revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) requires that all SDSs have a standardized 16 section format. Implementation deadline for this requirement is June 1, 2015.

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37. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) always follows a consistent format developed by state and federal agencies.

38. With few exceptions, the first section on a Safety Data Sheet deals with:

• A. Physical hazards


• C. Product identification

• D. Protective equipment.


C. Product identification

• The first section typically identifies the generic and family name of the product and the product manufacturer's information. C is the correct answer.

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38. With few exceptions, the first section on a Safety Data Sheet deals with:

39. Basic methods of detecting a hazardous substance in the workplace can include:

• A. Appearance, odor and color of a substance.• B. Health problems related to exposure to a

substance.• C. The use of air sampling.• D. Using Safety Data Sheets.• E. All of the above.



• The SDS is a resource for evaluating the characteristics of a substance and is considered a method of detection. E is the correct answer.

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39. Basic methods of detecting a hazardous substance in the workplace can include:

40. You have just spilled toluene on the floor and are unfamiliar with it. The SDS says that the material is flammable. What is the primary concern?

• A. Inhalation damage to the lungs.

• B. Mucous membrane irritation.

• C. Turning off any heat or spark producing equipment.

• D Turning off any heat producing equipment.


• C. Turning off any heat or spark producing equipment.

• Flammable materials can be ignited by a single spark.

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40. You have just spilled toluene on the floor and are unfamiliar with it. The MSDS says that under Section IV, Fire and Explosion Hazard that the material is flammable. What is the primary concern?

41. The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) listed on the SDS is the amount of that substance that most healthy workers can:

• A. Breathe daily during a normal work shift without harmful effects.

• B. Ingest without harmful effects.

• C. Have skin contact without harmful effects.



• A. Breathe daily during a normal work shift without harmful effects.

• The PEL is an air concentration of a substance that is believed to be a safe level of exposure as set by law. A is the correct answer.

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41. The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) listed on the SDS is the amount of that substance that most healthy workers can:

42. Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are both found on the SDS. Typical values may range between1 part per million and 1000 parts per million. If the substance has a very high TLV or PEL:

• A. You never need to use protective equipment when using it.

• B. Higher exposure is required to cause ill effects.

• C. The OSHA regulations forbid its use in the work area.

• D. Less exposure is required to cause ill effects.


• B. Higher exposure is required to cause ill effects.

• A substance with a high PEL is generally less toxic and more tolerable than a substance with a low PEL.

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42. Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are both found on the SDS. Typical values may range between1 part per million and 1000 parts per million. If the substance has a very high TLV or PEL:

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