IMSA Chemical Safety & Hazard Communication

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012), how many sections are required in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

12

Answer

14

Answer

18

Question 2

Under HazCom 2012, which signal word is used to indicate a less severe hazard category on a chemical label?

Accepted Answer

Warning

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Danger

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Caution

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Notice

Question 3

What information does Section 8 of a Safety Data Sheet provide?

Accepted Answer

Exposure controls and personal protective equipment

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Physical and chemical properties

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Ecological information

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Transport information

Question 4

Which GHS pictogram indicates carcinogens, reproductive toxins, and respiratory sensitizers?

Accepted Answer

Health hazard (person with starburst on chest)

Answer

Skull and crossbones

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Exclamation mark

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Corrosion symbol

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the six required elements on a GHS-compliant chemical label?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 704 diamond rating

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Signal word

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Hazard statements

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Precautionary statements

Question 6

According to OSHA's HazCom standard, when must employees be trained on hazardous chemicals?

Accepted Answer

When new hazardous chemicals are introduced to the workplace

Answer

Only during initial onboarding

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Annually regardless of chemical changes

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Only after a chemical incident occurs

Question 7

The GHS flame pictogram on a chemical label indicates that the substance is:

Accepted Answer

Flammable

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An oxidizer

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An explosive

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Corrosive