OSHA-Hazard Communication UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
4 ways chemicals enter body - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Inhalation (nose)
2. Ingestion (mouth)
3. Absorption (skin/eyes)
4. Injection (needles, etc.)
acute exposure - CORRECT ANSWER - short term of brief exposure that may create an
immediate health hazard. For example, if you come in contact with a surface that has a chemical
irritant, you could break out in a rash.
Chronic Exposure - CORRECT ANSWER - repeated or prolonged exposure (over months or
years) that may bring about slowly developing symptoms. These exposures do not cause
immediate, obvious harm, and a person may not see, feel or smell the danger. Effects, however,
may be permanent. An example is developing cancer from a long-term exposure to asbestos or
lead.
Who is required to provide information through the "Right-to-Know" Law? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Employers
- Chemical Manufactures
- Chemical Distributors
- Chemical Inspectors
What does the "Right-to-Know" Law require from manufacturers, importers, and distributors of
chemicals? - CORRECT ANSWER - Safety Data Sheets and labels on containers.
BCD Chemical Distributors has prepared a barrel of hazardous chemicals to be shipped to your
employer. Select from the options to determine which items must be in place before it can be
shipped. - CORRECT ANSWER - warning label attached to the container and the applicable
SDS
, OSHA requires each SDS to be: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Completely legible.
- Updated when new information is available.
- Printed in English (other languages may be provided, but English must be provided).
Section 1 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - identification
- product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone
number; recommended use; restrictions on use.
Section 2 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Hazard(s) Identification
- all hazards regarding the chemical; required label elements.
Section 3 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Composition/information on ingredients
- information on chemical ingredients; trade secret claims.
Section 4 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - First-aid measures
- important symptoms/ effects, acute, delayed; required treatment.
Section 5 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Fire-fighting measures
- lists suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment; chemical hazards from fire.
Section 6 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Accidental release measures - lists emergency
procedures; protective equipment; proper methods of containment and cleanup.
Section 7 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Handling and storage
- lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including incompatibilities.
Section 8 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposure controls/personal protection
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
4 ways chemicals enter body - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Inhalation (nose)
2. Ingestion (mouth)
3. Absorption (skin/eyes)
4. Injection (needles, etc.)
acute exposure - CORRECT ANSWER - short term of brief exposure that may create an
immediate health hazard. For example, if you come in contact with a surface that has a chemical
irritant, you could break out in a rash.
Chronic Exposure - CORRECT ANSWER - repeated or prolonged exposure (over months or
years) that may bring about slowly developing symptoms. These exposures do not cause
immediate, obvious harm, and a person may not see, feel or smell the danger. Effects, however,
may be permanent. An example is developing cancer from a long-term exposure to asbestos or
lead.
Who is required to provide information through the "Right-to-Know" Law? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Employers
- Chemical Manufactures
- Chemical Distributors
- Chemical Inspectors
What does the "Right-to-Know" Law require from manufacturers, importers, and distributors of
chemicals? - CORRECT ANSWER - Safety Data Sheets and labels on containers.
BCD Chemical Distributors has prepared a barrel of hazardous chemicals to be shipped to your
employer. Select from the options to determine which items must be in place before it can be
shipped. - CORRECT ANSWER - warning label attached to the container and the applicable
SDS
, OSHA requires each SDS to be: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Completely legible.
- Updated when new information is available.
- Printed in English (other languages may be provided, but English must be provided).
Section 1 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - identification
- product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone
number; recommended use; restrictions on use.
Section 2 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Hazard(s) Identification
- all hazards regarding the chemical; required label elements.
Section 3 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Composition/information on ingredients
- information on chemical ingredients; trade secret claims.
Section 4 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - First-aid measures
- important symptoms/ effects, acute, delayed; required treatment.
Section 5 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Fire-fighting measures
- lists suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment; chemical hazards from fire.
Section 6 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Accidental release measures - lists emergency
procedures; protective equipment; proper methods of containment and cleanup.
Section 7 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Handling and storage
- lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including incompatibilities.
Section 8 of SDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposure controls/personal protection
