MSSC Certification Exam

A chemical manufacturer must provide an MSDS with EACH shipment of a chemical. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

• True
• False  
  False

How many sections does an MSDS have?

• 12
• 17
• 16
• 20

The red portion of the NFPA Fire Diamond indicates which of the following hazards?

• Health
• Flammability
• Instability
• Special Hazards

Which of the following colored bars on the HMIS Color Bar conveys information about the kind of personal protective equipment you need to use when handling a chemical?

• blue
• red
• orange
• white

Which of the following information is NOT included on an SDS?

• The potential harmful effects of a chemical
• How to protect yourself from chemical exposure
• The expiration date of the chemical
• How the chemical should be used  

Which of the following is designed to assist emergency personnel who respond to situations involving hazardous chemicals?

• HMIS Color Bar
• NFPA Fire Diamond  
• MSDS
• Labels

OSHA regulations for health and environmental controls were created to protect you from which of the following hazards?

• Excessive noise levels, potential exposure to radiation, and improper building ventilation
• Fire and smoke
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, falls, and reaction to hazardous chemicals
• Drowning, electrocution, and poisoning  

Safety regulations created by state agencies do not need to be as effective as those created by OSHA. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

• True  
• False

The regulation that requires manufacturers to document and report information on the types of chemicals they use, store, release into the environment, or dispose of is known as EPCRA. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

• True
• False

A group of employees and managers who work together to maintain a safe work environment is known as which of the following?

• An accident and injury investigation team  
• A HAZMAT team  
• A safety committee  
• A fire brigade