Hazardous material handling and storage in Construction industry

Which of the below are standard engineering control measures to reduce the risk of hazardous materials in the construction industry?

• Toolbox talks

• Stairways and railings

• Personal protective equipment

• Spill response plans

What action should be taken if a hazardous material is spilled?

• Clean up the spill immediately

• Wait until someone else is available to assist

• Notify the government authorities

• Ignore the spill

What should be done if a container used to store hazardous materials is observed to be haemmoraging (leaking)

• Replace the container

• Re-position the container

• Train staff to clean up the spill

• Continue using the container

How should substances such as paint, petroleum products and hazardous chemicals be stored?

• In cardboard boxes

• Properly labelled in dedicated containment areas

• At ground level away from direct sources of heat

• In open areas

What type of materials should be prohibited from mixing in storage?

• Hazardous and flammable

• Flammable and mouldable

• Flammable and reactive

• Hazardous and explosive

In order to store hazardous materials, what needs to be provided?

• Spill response kits

• Clear labels and instructions

• Specialized hazardous material storage cabinets

• All of the above

Where should hazardous materials not be stored in a construction site?

• Outdoors

• In an open area

• Basement or low areas

• Upper levels

What should be done with empty hazardous material containers when they are no longer required for a project?

• Store the containers for future use

• Leave the containers on the ground

• Dispose of the containers according to manufacturer recommendations

• Ignore the containers

What should be done to stop hazardous materials from catching fire?

• Keep combustible material nearby

• Keep all containers away from heat sources

• Keep hazardous material outdoors

• Ignore the containers

What are the primary causes of hazardous material accidents in construction?

• Lack of proper storage

• Improper labeling

• Lack of safety regulations

• Improper ventilation