HAZWOPER 40 Section 4 Exam 2024
What does NIOSH stand for? - ANSWER National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
What document details a products health and safety information in
writing? - ANSWER SDS
Briefly explain what the four NFPA system colors are with their
associated hazard warnings. - ANSWER Blue: health
Red: flammability
Yellow: instability
White: special
Briefly explain what the four HMIS system colors are with their
associated hazard warnings. - ANSWER Blue: health
Red: flammability
Orange: physical hazards
White: recommended PPE
Under the Hazard Communication Regulation, who must supply the
SDS's to the employer? - ANSWER Manufacturer/Distributor
What should you do if you find an item on a SDS is missing or left
blank? - ANSWER Notify your supervisor
How many hazard classes and divisions are currently referenced or
listed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) - ANSWER 9
classes
16 divisions
What information must be provided on an SDS for a trade secret
chemical? - ANSWER Name
, Contact information of manufacturer
Appropriate hazard warnings
The fourth color, white, of the HMIS system represents what? -
ANSWER Recommended PPE
What documentation must be carried by every hazardous material
transporter? - ANSWER Shipping papersHCS 2012
29 cfr 1910.1200 - ANSWER HazCom
When was HazCom introduced? - ANSWER 1983
HCS 2012 - ANSWER Hazard Communication Standard
GHS - ANSWER Globally Harmonized System
What are the HazCom basic requirements? - ANSWER Materials
Inventory
SDS
Labelling
Training
Written programs
NFPA - ANSWER National Fire Protection Association
What are the 3 alternate ID systems? - ANSWER NFPA 704
US DOT
HMIS III
HMIS III - ANSWER HazMat Identification System
NFPA 704 Special Information: W - ANSWER Avoid use of water
NFPA 704 Special Information: COR - ANSWER Corrosive
What does NIOSH stand for? - ANSWER National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
What document details a products health and safety information in
writing? - ANSWER SDS
Briefly explain what the four NFPA system colors are with their
associated hazard warnings. - ANSWER Blue: health
Red: flammability
Yellow: instability
White: special
Briefly explain what the four HMIS system colors are with their
associated hazard warnings. - ANSWER Blue: health
Red: flammability
Orange: physical hazards
White: recommended PPE
Under the Hazard Communication Regulation, who must supply the
SDS's to the employer? - ANSWER Manufacturer/Distributor
What should you do if you find an item on a SDS is missing or left
blank? - ANSWER Notify your supervisor
How many hazard classes and divisions are currently referenced or
listed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) - ANSWER 9
classes
16 divisions
What information must be provided on an SDS for a trade secret
chemical? - ANSWER Name
, Contact information of manufacturer
Appropriate hazard warnings
The fourth color, white, of the HMIS system represents what? -
ANSWER Recommended PPE
What documentation must be carried by every hazardous material
transporter? - ANSWER Shipping papersHCS 2012
29 cfr 1910.1200 - ANSWER HazCom
When was HazCom introduced? - ANSWER 1983
HCS 2012 - ANSWER Hazard Communication Standard
GHS - ANSWER Globally Harmonized System
What are the HazCom basic requirements? - ANSWER Materials
Inventory
SDS
Labelling
Training
Written programs
NFPA - ANSWER National Fire Protection Association
What are the 3 alternate ID systems? - ANSWER NFPA 704
US DOT
HMIS III
HMIS III - ANSWER HazMat Identification System
NFPA 704 Special Information: W - ANSWER Avoid use of water
NFPA 704 Special Information: COR - ANSWER Corrosive
