GHS Standard and Chemical Safety Flashcard

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Which standard replaced the 1994 Haz-Com Standard for classification and labeling of chemicals?

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GHS 2012

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What is the primary purpose of the GHS standard in the workplace?

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To provide uniform labeling and hazard identification for hazardous chemicals

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Which of the following is NOT one of the eight mandatory pictograms identified by the GHS standard?
- Environmental hazards
- Health hazards
- Flame hazards
- Corrosion hazards

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Environmental hazards

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Why are employers required to make SDS sheets readily accessible to all employees under the revised GHS standard?

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To ensure employees have information to protect themselves from hazardous chemicals

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A chemical’s SDS lists “precautions for safe handling and storage, including incompatibilities.” Which section of the SDS would you find this information in?

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Section 7: Handling and storage

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Which section of an SDS (Safety Data Sheet) lists OSHA's Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and personal protective equipment (PPE)?

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Section 8

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What is the main purpose of the hazard statement on a chemical label?

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To describe the nature and degree of hazards of a chemical

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Which of the following statements best describes the difference between the signal words "Danger" and "Warning" on a chemical label?

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"Danger" is more severe than "Warning"

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According to OSHA, what must be included in the pictogram required on chemical labels?

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A black hazard symbol on a white background with a red frame

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What information is required on a new chemical label to comply with OSHA requirements? (Select the best answer.) Options: Product identifier, signal word, hazard statement, precautionary statements, manufacturer contact information, and required pictogram; Only the product identifier and price; Only the manufacturer's address and phone number; Only the hazard statement and expiration date.

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Product identifier, signal word, hazard statement, precautionary statements, manufacturer contact information, and required pictogram