3 Hazardous Materials Standards NIMS Process Control

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) have been replaced by what document?

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Safety data sheets

Answer explanation

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) have been replaced by what document?

Answer: Safety Data Sheets

Explanation: OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard now requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a standardized 16-section format, replacing the older MSDS.

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Permissible Exposure Limit

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Maximum safe exposure to a chemical

Answer explanation

The Permissible Exposure Limit refers to the

Answer: Maximum safe exposure to a chemical

Explanation: PEL is the OSHA-defined maximum concentration of a chemical that a worker can be exposed to over an 8-hour time-weighted average.

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Ideal storage area for chemicals should be __________ at all times.

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Climate-controlled

Answer explanation

Most chemicals are stored so they remain stable near room temperature. An ideal storage area is __________ at all times.

Answer: Climate-controlled

Explanation: A climate-controlled storage area keeps temperature and humidity stable, preventing chemical reactions, pressure buildup, or degradation.

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HAZCOM standards are regulations that describe how to communicate the hazards of __________ through labeling and other documentation.

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Chemicals in the workplace

Answer explanation

HAZCOM standards are regulations that describe how to communicate the hazards of __________ through labeling and other documentation.

Answer: Chemicals in the workplace

Explanation: HAZCOM ensures workers know the hazards of chemicals they work with by requiring labels, pictograms, and SDS.

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The Department of Transportation oversees the __________.

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Transportation of hazardous materials

Answer explanation

The Department of Transportation oversees the __________.

Answer: Transportation of hazardous materials

Explanation: The DOT regulates packaging, labeling, placarding, and safe transport of hazardous materials to protect public safety.

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Bacteria and viruses are examples of what type of hazard?

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Biological hazard

Answer explanation

Bacteria and viruses are examples of what type of hazard?

Answer: Biological hazard

Explanation: Biological hazards include microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in workers.

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Potentially hazardous liquids such as cleaning fluids must be disposed of __________.

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According to EPA regulations

Answer explanation

Potentially hazardous liquids such as cleaning fluids must be disposed of __________.

Answer: According to EPA regulations

Explanation: The EPA sets strict disposal requirements to prevent environmental contamination and protect public health.

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Primary place to look for information regarding shipment of specific hazardous materials.

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Hazardous Materials Table

Answer explanation

The primary place to look for information regarding shipment of specific hazardous materials is the __________.

Answer: Hazardous Materials Table

Explanation: The DOT Hazardous Materials Table lists proper shipping names, hazard classes, UN numbers, and packaging requirements.

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On a hazardous material identification guide, what number is the least hazardous?

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1

Answer explanation

On a hazardous material identification guide, the degree of hazard is measured by a numbering system. Of the numbers listed below what number is the least hazardous?

Answer: 1

Explanation: Hazard numbering systems (NFPA/HMIS) use 0–4 or 1–4 scales, with lower numbers meaning less severe hazards.

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HAZCOM requires that chemical manufacturers and importers evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they manufacture, but does NOT require them to provide that information to others. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

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False

Answer explanation

HAZCOM requires that chemical manufacturers and importers evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they manufacture, but does NOT require them to provide that information to others. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

Answer: False

Explanation: HAZCOM requires manufacturers to both evaluate and communicate hazards by providing SDS and proper labeling to downstream users.