Reading for Information Flashcards

An SDS (Safety Data Sheet) has 16 sections. Section 2 covers 'Hazard Identification.' If you need to find first aid measures, which section should you look in?

Answer: Section 4

Section 4 of an SDS covers First Aid Measures, as defined by GHS/OSHA standards.

A policy states employees must give '2 weeks written notice' before resigning. An employee verbally tells their manager on Monday. Have they satisfied the policy?

Answer: No, the policy requires written notice

The policy specifically requires 'written notice,' so a verbal notification alone does not satisfy it.

A table lists shipping times: Standard = 5–7 days, Expedited = 2–3 days, Overnight = 1 day. A customer orders on Monday and needs the item by Wednesday. Which is the cheapest option that still meets the deadline?

Answer: Expedited shipping

Expedited (2–3 days) can arrive by Wednesday or Thursday, which meets the Wednesday deadline at minimum; overnight is faster but more expensive.

A manual states: 'Never operate machinery without wearing appropriate PPE, including safety glasses and steel-toed boots.' An employee wears safety glasses but not boots. Are they compliant?

Answer: No, both items are required

The word 'including' lists both items as required PPE; missing either one means the employee is not compliant.

A performance review form has a section labeled 'Areas for Improvement.' What is the purpose of this section?

Answer: To identify skills or behaviors the employee should develop

'Areas for Improvement' is used to identify skills, behaviors, or competencies the employee needs to develop.

A sign reads: 'Authorized Personnel Only Beyond This Point.' Who is permitted to pass?

Answer: Only individuals who have been given specific authorization

'Authorized Personnel' refers specifically to those who have been granted permission to access that area.