Hazard Communication Quiz

What are the employer's responsibilities under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)?

• All of the above

• Maintain SDSs from shipments

• Obtain SDSs if not received

• Ensure labels are on incoming labels and not defaced

How many sections are required on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

• 11 sections

• 16 sections

• 4 sections

• As many as necessary to convey understanding

Which of the following statements is true of the pictograms on Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) labels?

• None of the above

• Pictograms on HCS labels are identical to those used on DOT transport labels and may have various background colors.

• Consist of four bars that are color-coded as blue, red, yellow, and white to match hazard.

• HCS pictograms are required and standardized red square-on-points with black hazard symbols and white backgrounds.

What is the main intent of a written hazard communication program?

• To provide information and training to employees

• To ensure compliance with standard in a systematic way that coordinates all elements

• To maintain SDSs from shipments

• To ensure labels are on incoming labels and not defaced

What is the purpose of DOT shipping containers markings, labeling, and placarding?

• To maintain SDSs from shipments

• To provide information and training to employees

• To ensure labels are on incoming labels and not defaced

• To identify shipments of hazardous materials

What is the required element for workplace labels according to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)?

• Product identifier, signal word, hazard statement(s), precautionary statement(s), pictogram

• Name, address, telephone number

• Color-coded bars, numerical scale, PPE index

• All of the above

What is the purpose of NFPA 704 labels?

• To provide information and training to employees

• To identify shipments of hazardous materials

• To indicate hazards and severity ratings

• To ensure labels are on incoming labels and not defaced

What is the purpose of HMIS labels?

• To identify shipments of hazardous materials

• To provide information and training to employees

• To indicate hazards and severity ratings

• To ensure labels are on incoming labels and not defaced

What is the purpose of DOT warning labels?

• To identify shipments of hazardous materials

• To indicate hazards and severity ratings

• To provide information and training to employees

• To ensure labels are on incoming labels and not defaced

In which section of an SDS would you find the initial care instructions for untrained responders attending to an individual who has been exposed to the chemical?

• Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification

• Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Section 4: First-Aid Measures

• Section 11: Toxicological information